With Sinwar dead, US pushes Israel’s Netanyahu to take off-ramp Israel’s killing of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks, has renewed hope for a cease-fire deal that would free the remaining hostages. Israel
Analysis With Sinwar gone, will Israel and Iran settle for deal in Gaza, Lebanon? While some argue leveraging the Hamas leader's death to end the Gaza war and obtain the hostages' release, the Israeli prime minister may now have even bigger plans — for Lebanon and Iran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
‘Too little, too late’: Biden’s latest threat to Israel faces skepticism The Biden administration has set a monthlong deadline for Israel to either increase aid to the Gaza Strip or face a possible weapons cutoff. Those on the ground say there is no time to waste. United States
Who was Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' elusive leader killed by Israel in Gaza? Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza and head of the group's political bureau, is one of several high-ranking Hamas officials to be killed by Israel in the ongoing war. Israel
Turkey, Israel tangle in fresh row over trade ban The fresh tensions between the two regional powers seem to be stemming from a Turkish directive sent to companies that were doing business with Israel to introduce a three-month adjustment period for implementation of the trade ban. Turkey
Can Republicans in Congress punish ICC if it issues Israel arrest warrants? “Target Israel and we will target you,” lawmakers warn prosecutor Karim Khan, as the court reportedly prepares to indict the Israeli prime minister and other Israeli officials. Israel
Israel's Elbit clinches $53M deal to sell mortar systems to Europe Between 2019 and 2023, Israeli weapons constituted 2.4% of the global market, massively reshaped by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and increased imports by European countries. Israel
Pentagon chief: No decision on unfreezing bombs shipment to Israel Senior Israeli officials have reportedly expressed "deep frustration" with the Biden administration over the decision, warning that the pause could jeopardize hostage talks underway in Cairo. Israel
CIA chief meets Netanyahu as Israel sees no imminent deal from Cairo talks Israel kept its negotiating team in Cairo as CIA chief William Burns met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Egypt investigating killing of Israeli businessman in Alexandria Egyptian police are currently investigating the killing of an Israeli businessman in Alexandria on Tuesday. Israel
KFC, Pizza Hut profit in Middle East cut by half amid Gaza war boycotts Americana Restaurants said the decline was due to the “ongoing geopolitical tensions” in the Middle East and the effect of the Ramadan period. Israel
Israeli delegation in Egypt as Netanyahu says Hamas truce offer 'very far' from demands Israel agreed to send a working-level delegation to Cairo to discuss the Hamas proposal, but it will continue with its limited military operation in eastern Rafah. Israel
Analysis Real or ruse, Hamas' yes to cease-fire proposal catches Netanyahu off guard Caught by surprise by the Palestinian militant group agreeing to an Egyptian deal, the Israeli prime minister has opted for a limited incursion into eastern Rafah. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Biden meets with Jordanian king as Israel begins Rafah evacuation Ahead of his lunch with Jordan's King Abdullah II, President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position on Rafah" in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Israel calls on Palestinians to evacuate east Rafah as deal talks reach impasse Hamas did not publish its exact response to the Egyptian-mediated hostage-release/Gaza cease-fire deal, but for Israel, the rocket fire Sunday on the Kerem Shalom crossing signaled that the group is not interested in reaching an agreement. Israel
State Dept. notifies Congress of 4 Israeli units to keep receiving US aid The State Department hasn't determined whether to designate a notoriously violent unit known as Netzah Yehuda under the Leahy law. Israel