Israel assassinates Fatah official in Lebanon, a first since Gaza war In a first since the Gaza war, a senior Fatah official was killed in an Israeli strike on Lebanese soil, as Israel-Hezbollah cross-border hostilities continue to escalate. Lebanon
Israel-Hezbollah tension expands to Golan Heights amid rocket attack The Israeli military is threatening to retaliate after more than 50 Katyusha rockets were fired by Hezbollah at the Golan Heights town of Katzrin, following overnight strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah ammunition depots. Israel
Blinken, Fidan discuss Gaza ahead of cease-fire talks in Egypt The conversation followed the top US diplomat’s latest visit to the region without a breakthrough. Turkey
Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef no longer on X: What we know The exiled comic has been a vocal critic of Israel, highlighting the plight of the Palestinians during the Gaza war but has recently been accused of antisemitism. Egypt
Analysis As Netanyahu hedges, Hamas' Sinwar undecided between deal or regional war By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
How far will Iran go to support Hamas in war with Israel? Forty days into the Israel-Hamas war, the commander of Iran's Quds Force promised the militant group that Iran "will do anything required." Yet questions linger over Iran's willingness to risk direct involvement. Iran
Tensions erupt at Turkey's Erdogan presser in Germany over Gaza war The joint press conference between the leaders of the two nations further exposed their differences over the Israel-Hamas war. Turkey
Why did Lebanon issue warrant for journalist over interview with Israeli official? Journalists reporting on the prospects of Lebanon being dragged into a war have faced growing pressure and harassment. Lebanon
Analysis Inside Israel’s three ‘day after’ options for Gaza amid government split Israel had three main options for administering Gaza after its war against Hamas, all with notable obstacles. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel's raid in West Bank leaves several dead following US warning of escalation Israel is increasing military raids in the West Bank concurrent with the war in Gaza. Palestine
Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria target Hezbollah, Iran-backed groups The strikes come amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel war in the Gaza Strip. Syria
Why an Israeli hostage negotiator cut contact with Hamas Gershon Baskin, who helped negotiate the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2011, says his contacts in Hamas have no influence over the fate of the Israeli hostage. Israel
Analysis US, French, Irish diplomats flock to Middle East with focus on Gaza aid EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and senior American officials are visiting Israel and the region in a bid to advance humanitarian aid for Gaza. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Why is bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’ trending during Gaza war? The controversial 2002 letter explains the al-Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind’s reasons for attacking the United States. Gulf