Pressure builds for Gaza cease-fire as Israel readies to invade Rafah As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to launch a Rafah incursion "with or without a deal.” Jordan
Interview EU envoy says Israel cannot condition Gaza humanitarian aid on hostage deal EU envoy to the Middle East process Sven Koopmans said Israel cannot condition the expansion of humanitarian aid in Gaza on reaching a hostage deal with Hamas. Sven Koopmans EU Special Representative for Middle East Peace Process
Abbas makes full-court press in Saudi Arabia for Palestinian recognition As momentum for negotiations with Israel over a two-state solution stalls, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is doubling down on efforts to get European leaders to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
With clock ticking in Cairo, Netanyahu ups threats, cancels war cabinet meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to enter Rafah regardless of the outcome of the current negotiations with Hamas. Israel
ICJ rejects Nicaragua's request for action against Germany over support for Israel Nicaragua filed its case against Germany last month over alleged violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Israel
Gaza’s Orthodox Christians spend grim Easter praying for Palestinian rebirth The few remaining Christians in Gaza are observing a joyless Easter this week. Palestine
UAE-backed RedBird IMI pulls out of Telegraph deal, will sell UK newspaper RedBird IMI effectively took control of Telegraph Media Group in December, when it repaid the owner family’s debts, including a $753 million loan against the media outlets. United Arab Emirates
Analysis As Israel awaits Hamas response, Netanyahu frets over possible ICC warrants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems torn between trying to reassure the International Criminal Court and appeasing his hard-line coalition partners on the Cairo cease-fire talks. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
