Israel reaches crossroads in Gaza Many politicians agree that it's time for Israel to rethink its policy toward the Strip. Israel
Hamas ignores Abbas' call for unity government as cease-fire holds After he remained on the sidelines of the latest round of escalation between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' call for a national unity government is being largely ignored. Palestine
Hamas downplays damage to tunnel network While Israel says it destroyed much of Hamas’ underground network in the Gaza Strip, Gaza City’s mayor tells Al-Monitor strikes have destroyed roads, water stations and electricity installations. Palestine
Egypt arrests citizens for showing solidarity with Palestine, while claiming support for Palestinians The Egyptian security forces arrested a number of citizens who showed solidarity with the Palestinian cause, while the Egyptian leadership takes action to support the Palestinians. Egypt
Israel bombs ice cream factory in Gaza Eleven days of relentless Israeli attacks has caused heavy damage to Gaza's factories and farmland. Palestine
Israeli campaign against Gaza further strains already fragile health sector The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip announced that the only COVID-19 laboratory in the coastal enclave has gone out of service as a result of the Israeli aggression that wreaked havoc on the health sector. Palestine
Netanyahu: Gaza cease-fire agreed following IDF recommendations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prefers to have the IDF responsible for the decision to end the fighting against Hamas, instead of admitting he caved into pressure by US President Joe Biden. Israel
Egypt to deepen, widen Suez Canal after blockage Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has approved a project to widen and deepen the southern stretch of the Suez Canal, where a giant vessel blocked the strategic maritime artery for nearly a week in March. Egypt
Biden pledges to rebuild Gaza, resupply Israel’s Iron Dome Biden praises US role in bringing about the cease-fire. United States
Top Republicans ask Biden to stand by recent US weapons sale to Israel. Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a resolution to block the Biden administration's sale of precision weapons to Israel, prompting the top Republicans on the House and Senate foreign relations committees to respond. United States
Senate Democrats urge Biden to pressure Saudi Arabia over Yemen blockade tactics The Senate letter called on President Joe Biden to use diplomatic and economic leverage to compel the Saudi-led coalition to lift restrictions on imports into Yemen. Yemen
Israel, Hamas declare cease-fire after 11 days of fighting Israel’s Security Cabinet unanimously approved an Egyptian cease-fire proposal on the 11th day of conflict with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip that has left more than 200 people dead. Israel
Abu Dhabi to host Pakistani cricket competition The Emirati city has experience hosting sport events during the pandemic from the Fight Island mixed martial arts series. News Brief
UN chief calls for cease-fire to end 'hell on earth' for Gaza's children UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Israel and Hamas to allow for mediation efforts to end the worsening conflict. Israel
Rouhani claims US has agreed to lift key Iran sanctions Iran's president said the United States has agreed to remove substantial economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic following marathon talks in Vienna. Iran
Will Turkey’s Grey Wolves land on EU terror list The European Parliament’s annual report on Turkey suggests placing Turkey’s far-right Grey Wolves on the EU terrorist list. Turkey
