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
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid as CIA fears another intifada US CIA director Bill Burns said Tuesday that the current situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories has a "very unhappy resemblance" to the second intifada. Palestine
US, Israel closer to signing visa waiver as Netanyahu rushes to finish line To enter the coveted program, the prime minister's coalition will have to facilitate the traveling of American Palestinians and American Israeli-Arabs between the West Bank and the US. Israel
Israel's Netanyahu echoes 'shared estimate' with France on Iran, 'serious concerns' on Ukraine "I must note that we share concerns and we share the estimates on the nature of the Tehran regime," Netanyahu said following his meeting with Macron Israel
Netanyahu meets Macron as Iran threatens retaliation against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Thursday with French President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to bring their positions closer on Iran. Israel
Jordan's King Abdullah in Washington as Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar The visit came days after Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the region and urged both Israelis and Palestinians to de-escalate. Jordan
Muslim congresswoman, Israel critic Ilhan Omar, removed from House committee The Minnesota congresswoman has received criticism from Republicans and pro-Israel groups over the years for her statements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but many Democrats and pro-Palestine organizations support her. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
The Takeaway: Blinken's call for two-state solution met with Israeli-Palestinian pessimism Plus, the US denies involvement in the Isfahan drone attack and Jordan's king returns to Washington. Israel
Senator Van Hollen says no F-16s for Turkey if Sweden, Finland not admitted to NATO The Democratic senator also discussed concerns about Israel’s new government, China’s inroads in the Gulf and more at the Al-Monitor PRO event. Turkey
Despite US-Israel proximity on Iran, Netanyahu not off hook on Palestinians In his meeting with the US secretary of state, Prime Minister Netanyahu wanted to focus on Iran, but was faced with American criticism on judicial overhaul and the Palestinians. Israel
Blinken announces $50M to UNRWA, no timeframe on consulate for Palestinians During a trip to the West Bank on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he saw a "shrinking horizon of hope” for Palestinians. Palestine
Blinken appeals for calm in Jerusalem as tensions soar Secretary of State Antony Blinken also addressed the Israeli government's widely criticized judicial overhaul plan. Israel
In Gaza, Palestinian indifference to Blinken's visit to Israel, West Bank The armed factions in the Gaza Strip are not paying much attention to the visit of the US secretary of state to the region, and vowed continued retaliation against the Israeli military operations in the West Bank. Palestine