Analysis Israel’s prolonged Gaza war offers China strategic opportunity in Mideast Israel’s continuous military operations in Gaza have likely offered China unexpected help in its rivalry against the US. By Andrea Ghiselli In Shanghai, reporting on China in the Middle East
Analysis With Sinwar undecided, Israel wary of imminent Lebanon war with Hezbollah “We are within touching distance of an Israeli attack in Lebanon, which is intended to allow us to return the residents of the north to their homes,” a senior Israeli military source told Al-Monitor this week, even as Iran hesitates on next steps. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Mossad director, US officials back in Egypt for talks on Philadelphi Corridor The Israeli delegation for the deal to release the hostages arrived in Cairo for talks with the Americans and Egyptians ahead of a potential summit this Sunday. Israel
Analysis What Maersk's $250M logistics park means for Saudi Arabia Danish logistics company remains invested in the Red Sea despite continued threats to shipping from Yemen's Houthi militants. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
President Herzog presents Israel’s liberal face President Isaac Herzog, and his brother, Israel’s envoy to the US Michael Herzog, could help Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu reassure the concerned Biden administration. Israel
Israeli security agencies concerned over rise in settler violence in West Bank The number of Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians is on the rise, and the severity of the attacks is also increasing. Israel
Netanyahu to visit UAE Already before assembling his government, Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu prepares his first visit abroad — to Abu Dhabi. Israel
Israelis outraged over Netflix film showing IDF murdering Palestinians Israeli actress Nataly Dadon canceled her Netflix subscription, protesting against the streaming giant adding the anti-Israeli/anti-IDF film "Farha" to the platform. Israel
Netanyahu’s far-right partners jeopardize Israeli ties with Jordan, Egypt Statements by future National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and by his party colleague Avi Maoz are putting ties between Israel, Jordan and Egypt at risk. Israel
US concerned over Netanyahu de facto annexing West Bank For Washington, the concessions Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is now offering his far-right partners could quickly reignite tensions in the West Bank. Israel
Israel bans Gaza from importing donkeys Gaza is banned from importing donkeys after an Israeli NGO claimed they are transported to China for the skin and meat industries. Palestine
French Palestinian detained in Israel to be released, deported to France Citing his support of terror activities, Israeli authorities have decided to release Palestinian and French citizen Salah Hamouri from administrative detention, revoke his Jerusalem residency and expel him to France. Israel
Expulsion of Jews from Arab countries on display at UN headquarters For the first time, Israel features at the United Nations an exhibition of documents and pictures that tell the story of the Jews forced to leave their homes in Arab countries and Iran over the establishment of the State of Israel. Israel
The Takeaway: US-Palestinian ties get upgrade ahead of Netanyahu’s return Plus, US diplomats are evacuated from Syria and prospects sink for a revived Iranian nuclear deal. Palestine
Ultranationalist Ben Gvir supports far-right soldier Soon-to-be National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is already inciting against IDF top brass, criticizing them for punishing a soldier who clashed with left-wing protesters. Israel
Israeli soccer fans find cold welcome in Qatar The joy of many Israeli soccer fans over traveling to Qatar for the World Cup was quickly soured by rejection from Arab soccer fans. Israel