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
Turkey, Israel relaunch security ties during historic visit On a historic official visit to Ankara, and after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced the official resumption of bilateral security relations. Israel
Israel expands military operations in West Bank ahead of elections Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in attack on Lion's Den complex in Nablus. Palestine
Two-state solution shrinks as campaigning wraps up in Israel Even Prime Minister Yair Lapid, commended internationally for supporting the two-state solution at the UN, has stopped championing the issue on the campaign trail. Israel
Israel destroys Lion’s Den explosive factory in Nablus A week before the Nov. 1 elections, Israel Defense Forces raided an explosive factory of the Palestinian Lion’s Den terrorist group and killed one of its founders. Israel
Settler violence ramps up as Israeli elections near Alongside growing tensions in the West Bank and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, the number of violent clashes between settlers and Palestinians keeps growing rapidly. Israel
Israel agrees to PA helicopter purchase With West Bank tensions calming somewhat, Israel has agreed for the Palestinian Authority to acquire helicopters for Palestinian officials to travel to Jordan and within the West Bank. Israel
Support for Lion’s Den grows as Israel maintains siege on Nablus Israel continues its siege on the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, leading to economic losses while threatening to launch a military operation there. Palestine
Israel resorts to besieging West Bank cities as tensions mount Israel is implementing a policy of besieging the West Bank cities and towns, as resistance operations are increasing and expanding across the West Bank. Palestine
Israeli Knesset member waves gun in east Jerusalem Ultranationalist Itamar Ben Gvir is exploiting an incident in which he brandished a gun in the east Jerusalem Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood ahead of the Nov. 1 elections. Israel
Israel revokes work permits of 164 Palestinian militants' relatives In addition to pressuring the Nablus-based Lion’s Den group, Defense Minister Benny Gantz revoked the permits of group members' relatives to work in Israel. Israel
Israel's interior minister calls to expel family of Palestinian assailant On the backdrop of growing tensions in the West Bank, and riding on Israelis’ fears over personal security, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked is campaigning for the family of Palestinian assailant Fadi Kunbar to be expelled from Jerusalem. Israel
Israel challenged by West Bank 'Lion’s Den' assailants Prime Minister Yair Lapid struggles now with Palestinian unrest in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, fueled by provocations on the part of ultranationalist legislator Itamar Ben-Gvir and opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel