At DNC, Harris contends with Democratic divide on Gaza Uncommitted DNC delegates warn that if Harris doesn’t get tough on Israel, she risks alienating voters in battleground states like Michigan come November. Israel
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
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
Iran's Khamenei urges Iraq PM to pressure US over Gaza Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's Tehran visit came only one day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Baghdad, amid an uptick in Iran-backed militia attacks on US bases in the region in response to Israel's war on Hamas. Iran
One month into Israel-Hamas war, more than 10,000 killed in Gaza, almost 1.5 million displaced The war in Gaza has killed more than 10,000 people and injured more than 25,000 since Oct. 7 as prospects of cease-fire appear remote. Palestine
Analysis Israel advances rapidly in Gaza, but eliminating Hamas leaders to take time While the Israeli army advances rather rapidly toward Hamas headquarters in the heart of Gaza City, eliminating the group's leadership would require more time than what Israel can afford. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
New attacks hit US bases in Iraq, Syria as Iran ups threats over Gaza White House and Pentagon officials have said they will hold Iran accountable for attacks on US bases by Iranian proxies. Iraq
Blinken ends Middle East tour in Turkey, no Gaza 'humanitarian pause' in sight US Secretary of State Antony Blinken completed his Middle East tour in Turkey as anti-US protests ramped up in the country. Turkey
Hamas leader meets Iran’s Khamenei in Tehran Iran is the main financial backer of Hamas. Its proxies across the region have increased attacks on US and Israeli targets in recent weeks. Palestine
South Africa recalls diplomats in Israel, cites 'genocide' in Gaza The South African government on Monday recalled its diplomats from Israel and took aim at Israel's ambassador in Pretoria, calling his position in the country "untenable." Israel
Israeli minister who called to nuke Gaza votes in cabinet meeting, despite suspension Asked on the radio if Israel should throw a nuclear bomb at Gaza, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu responded, "that’s one option." Israel
Analysis Families of Israeli hostages frustrated with Netanyahu government, urge talks The families of kidnapped Israelis and foreign nationals worry that the Israeli government's dual goals of the Gaza operation — eliminating Hamas and rescuing all the hostages — are incompatible with one another. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs