House Democrats back away from delaying Israel arms sale amid Gaza conflict The Biden administration will brief lawmakers on the proposed $735 million sale of JDAM guidance conversion kits and other weapons equipment. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Turkey fails to convince Russia to lift flight ban Despite the efforts of Turkey's top-level delegation to Russia to get flights resumed between the two countries, Moscow has extended the ban. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
As Iran's election campaign picks up, boycott gains momentum as well Only one month out from Iran's presidential election, calls are growing for a boycott of the vote, widely seen as an undemocratic process with dim prospects of genuine change. By Al-Monitor Staff
Spain hit by massive wave of migrants from Morocco Morocco is also angry at Spain for providing medical care to the leader of a Western Saharan independence group. By Al-Monitor Staff
Egypt pledges $500 million for Gaza's reconstruction Cairo, which is leading efforts to reach a cease-fire in the week-long conflict between Hamas and Israel, has pledged to help rebuild the battered Palestinian enclave. By Al-Monitor Staff
Hamas claims Israel cannot destroy tunnel network Despite Israel's relentless bombing of Hamas' leadership and tunnels, the Islamic resistance group claims the network will survive the assault. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Change government joins casualties of conflagrations around Israel Yamina head Naftali Bennett must realize that in the worsening security chaos, his base will never support him heading an anti-Netanyahu government. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Saudi Arabia plans to plant 10 billion trees in the desert Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s tree-planting program raises environmental awareness, helps society reconnect to nature and creates employment opportunities for rural communities. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
East Jerusalem neighborhood key to halting Palestinian-Israeli fighting The planned eviction of Palestinian families from their lands in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, claimed by Israeli settlers, has shed light on the neighborhood and its history. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
No victory picture for Israel in Gaza The IDF success in destroying Gaza underground infrastructure cannot erase photos of Hamas rockets reaching Tel Aviv. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Congo proposes new initiative to break Nile dam deadlock The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the current chair of the African Union, has submitted a new initiative to resolve the ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. By Mohamed Saied
Spotlight on Egypt to help mediate with Hamas Egypt is stepping up efforts to reach an agreement to stop the escalation and violent fighting between the Palestinian factions and Israel, amid ongoing international calls for a cease-fire. By Mohamed Saied
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Latest Israel-Hamas war won’t resolve underlying problems, says Jon Alterman
Gaza violence sparks debate over conditioning US military aid to Israel A number of progressive Democrats have called for the United States to reexamine Israel's annual aid package. By Al-Monitor Staff
US requests evidence after Israeli airstrike destroys foreign media offices in Gaza Israel said Hamas assets were in the building, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday he has yet to see evidence of this. By Al-Monitor Staff
Hamas again threatens to strike Tel Aviv after Israel kills Islamic Jihad commander Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the operation ‘could take some time. I hope it won't take long, but it's not immediate.’ By Al-Monitor Staff