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
At DNC, Harris contends with Democratic divide on Gaza DNC delegates from the Uncommitted National Movement 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 began 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
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
Biden taps former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as US ambassador to Israel The White House announcement came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel
Why are Israel's ex-Shin Bet chiefs urging Biden not to host Netanyahu? Two former directors of the Israeli Shin Bet — Ami Ayalon and Yuval Diskin — call on President Joe Biden to support the Israeli protest movement against the judicial overhaul by not inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Israel
Libya’s political crisis runs deeper than Israel debacle The diplomatic firestorm unfolding in Libya comes as the United States is pushing the North African country to hold long-awaited nationwide elections. Libya
Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise with fresh attacks in Jerusalem, West Bank With tensions high in Israeli and the West Bank following attacks against Israelis, Hamas is threatening to launch protests on the Israel-Gaza border. Israel
What's behind rare intra-Palestinian clashes in West Bank The rare clash between the Palestinian Authority and local Palestinians came amid increased Israeli security raids in the territory. Palestine
Israel’s Netanyahu thanks Saudi Arabia for plane landing amid normalization push A plane carrying Israelis made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The United States has been pushing for normalization between the two countries, but the kingdom remains publicly committed to Palestinian statehood as a pre-condition. Israel
Libya suspends foreign minister over secret meeting with Israeli counterpart The Libyan government suspended Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush after Israel revealed she had met with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen last week in Italy. Israel
US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir over 'racist rhetoric' Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who said his right to move freely in the West Bank was more important than that of Palestinians, has faced growing international criticism, including from US model Bella Hadid. Israel
4 Arab Israelis arrested for Hezbollah ties, smuggling Iranian explosives The Shin Bet announced today that four Arab Israelis suspected of involvement with Hezbollah's smuggling activities were arrested last month. Israel
Analysis Israel's ruling right hunts for scapegoats in West Bank attacks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had attacked his opponents for not doing enough against Palestinian terrorism, but his own government is now failing to curb a wave of attacks in the West Bank. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Fatah hold rare meeting in Gaza The meeting in Gaza comes as the PA escalates its crackdown on Islamic Jihad in the West Bank. Palestine
Analysis What does City University of New York controversy say about antisemitism, censorship? Strong pro-Palestinian activism at the school has prompted an ongoing debate over antisemitism and criticism of Israel. One antisemitism expert says the rhetoric of pro-Palestinian activists is not necessarily bigoted. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change