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
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's Netanyahu government advances settlement expansion Israel's High Planning Committee advances plans approved by the government Feb. 12 for thousands of new housing units in West Bank settlements. Israel
Oman opens airspace to Israeli flights, following Saudi Arabia Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has thanked the Sultan of Oman and the Biden administration for an airspace agreement that will shorten Israeli flight times to Asia considerably. Israel
At least 10 Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Israel West Bank raid Clashes are occurring regularly in the Palestinian territory as tensions further rise. Israel
Israel rebukes UN Security Council anti-settlement statement, criticizes US support Members of the UN Security Council issued on Monday a rare joint statement, the first in nine years, condemning recent Israeli measures for West Bank settlement expansion. Israel
Biden ices Netanyahu as differences grow over settlements, judicial overhaul Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knows that at some point there would be a heavy diplomatic price to pay vis-a-vis the Biden administration over his government’s push for settlement expansion. Israel
Israel approves law to deport Palestinians convicted of terrorism A diverse Knesset majority passed a bill to strip the Israeli citizenship or residency of prisoners convicted of terrorism who receive stipends from the Palestinian Authority. Israel
Despite divide over settlements, Israel expands energy cooperation with Egypt Israel’s Energy Minister Israel Katz chose to travel to Egypt for his first visit abroad since taking office. Israel
Palestinian artists win prestigious Israeli art prize for first time In winning the prestigious 2023 Rappaport award, Hannan Abu-Hussein and Maria Saleh Mahameed mark a breakthrough for Israeli-Arab artists. Palestine
In Turkey, Israel's foreign minister meets Erdogan, promises earthquake aid Meeting with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged and thanked Jerusalem for its assistance to the victims of the recent earthquakes. Israel
Barcelona ends twin city agreement with Tel Aviv, citing Israeli 'apartheid' Barcelona’s Mayor Ada Colau said that thousands of residents in her city signed a petition to sever ties with Tel Aviv so as to pressure Israel on Palestinian human rights. Israel
Analysis US pressure heightens opposition to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trapped between increasingly strong far-right ministers and the US administration. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
At least 2 killed in Jerusalem vehicle attack A 6-year-old boy and a young man were killed Friday afternoon when a Palestinian man drove his car into a crowded bus stop in East Jerusalem. Israel