Can 'night of shame' turn a page in Turkey's violent soccer culture? The punch delivered by a former ally of Erdogan to an elite referee opens Pandora’s box on violence in sports, but despite condemnations, few expect lasting change. Turkey
Analysis Even with Israel at war, Netanyahu is already campaigning for next elections Signs indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might not step down after the war is over, but rather will run again for the position of Israel’s leader. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
US chases breakthrough in Gaza hostage impasse A senior Hamas official claimed the group has been holding four female soldiers since the truce collapsed, when Biden administration says the militants recategorized civilian women set for release as soldiers. Israel
Middle East transparency on carbon emissions lags behind rest of world Turkey and the UAE led the pack for most transparent countries in the region regarding greenhouse gas emissions. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Netanyahu, Biden at loggerheads over war, Gaza's future While the Americans pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lean on the Palestinian Authority, the Israeli leader continues to scapegoat Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
