In policy shift, White House links Israel-Saudi normalization to Palestinian statehood By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
How Iran miscalculated its gamble in the Pakistan strike With its brief attack on Pakistani territory, Iran appears to have shot itself in the foot, inadvertently playing into the Western argument that Tehran is a destabilizing state in an already volatile region. Iran
What is Hizb ut-Tahrir, anti-Israel Islamist group banned in the UK? The international Islamist group has been banned across the Middle East and is known for espousing antisemitism. Palestine
Second Israeli soccer player in Turkey dropped over Gaza hostages post Karzev’s departure comes amid rising Turkish-Israeli tensions against the backdrop of the war in Gaza. Turkey
What's behind Turkey's muted response to Iran-Pakistan escalation? Two considerations stand out in Turkey’s muted response to recent Iranian strikes in Iraq and Pakistan. Turkey
Hamas delegation in Russia, talks Gaza cease-fire, Israeli hostages The trip was the second by senior Hamas officials to Russia since the Oct. 7 attack and Gaza war began with Israel, and comes amid continued fighting and captivity of hostages, including Russian citizens. Palestine
Are Tehran’s internal politics at play in Iran-Pakistan flare-up? Although internal political considerations may have led Tehran to conduct airstrikes in Pakistan, ties between the two are likely to suffer lasting damage. Iran
Analysis Does split in Israel's cabinet threaten Netanyahu's grip on power? Israel war cabinet members Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot are not hiding their frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip and a potential deal for the release of remaining hostages in Gaza. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Mexico, Chile call on ICC to investigate Israel over Gaza war As the International Court of Justice investigates South Africa's complaint, Mexico and Chile are also calling on the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes against Palestinians. Israel
IRGC holds drills as Iran dispatches naval mission to international seas The move coincides with large-scale drills held by Iran’s military and IRGC days after Pakistan struck areas in Iran. Iran