Separatist group claims attacks killing 11 security forces in southeast Iran A province in southeast Iran bordering Pakistan is the scene of frequent attacks by Sunni militants seeking independence. Iran
Analysis Fatah blames Iran as intra-Palestinian violence rocks West Bank Tensions in the West Bank are not new but have picked up since the start of the Gaza war amid frequent Israeli raids, changes in the Palestinian government and Palestinian reconciliation talks. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Israel rewrites rules of engagement in covert war with Iran Israel's bold move in striking the Iranian Embassy in Damascus this week changes the contours of its shadow war with Iran, though much will depend on how Tehran and its proxies choose to respond. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Gantz calls for early elections in Israel, warns of 'rift in the nation' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the demand by war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz to set up elections this coming fall, in order to regain the trust of the Israeli public after Oct. 7. Israel
Israel's Gaza aid convoy strike reflects 'absolute breakdown' of process Aid agencies who spent months urging Israel to improve its “deconfliction” system say the deadly strike that killed seven of World Central Kitchen’s staff was foreseeable. Israel
Turkey’s election board reverses decision to block pro-Kurdish party's local win Turkey’s high election board will unblock the pro-Kurdish party candidate’s election win amid protests in the country's Kurdish majority southeast. Turkey
White House postpones top delegation to Saudi Arabia on Israel normalization US national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit to Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to an injury. Saudi Arabia
