As war in Gaza drags on, crucial female hygiene products run out Women in Gaza are particularly affected by the lack of humanitarian aid, with difficulties finding essential goods like feminine hygiene products. Palestine
Three obstacles remain as Egypt, Israel make progress on Philadelphi Corridor Gaps between Israel and Egypt over the complicated issue of the Philadelphi Corridor are reportedly closing ahead of a Sunday summit in the Egyptian capital on a hostage release and Gaza cease-fire deal. Israel
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 As Netanyahu hedges, Hamas' Sinwar undecided between deal or regional war By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israeli campaign against Gaza further strains already fragile health sector The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip announced that the only COVID-19 laboratory in the coastal enclave has gone out of service as a result of the Israeli aggression that wreaked havoc on the health sector. Palestine
Israel-Hamas conflict exposes Turkey’s irrelevance in region Turkey’s apparent exclusion from cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas shows President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s foreign policy is in tatters. Turkey
World leaders react to Israel-Hamas cease-fire, pledge to rebuild In a White House address, President Joe Biden pledged to rally international support for reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. Israel
Hamas downplays damage to tunnel network While Israel says it destroyed much of Hamas’ underground network in the Gaza Strip, Gaza City’s mayor tells Al-Monitor strikes have destroyed roads, water stations and electricity installations. Palestine
Israel bombs ice cream factory in Gaza Eleven days of relentless Israeli attacks has caused heavy damage to Gaza's factories and farmland. Palestine
Are Palestinians gaining in court of world opinion? Independent observers have noticed a marked difference in public attitudes around the world and especially in the United States regarding the latest violent escalation in Palestine and Israel, changes connected to timing, messaging and the platforms carrying those messages. Palestine
Bernie Sanders introduces Senate resolution to block $735 million weapons sale to Israel Sanders' move will force a vote in the Senate on whether or not to block the arms sale. Washington Pulse
Israel, Hamas declare cease-fire after 11 days of fighting Israel’s Security Cabinet unanimously approved an Egyptian cease-fire proposal on the 11th day of conflict with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip that has left more than 200 people dead. Israel
UN chief calls for cease-fire to end 'hell on earth' for Gaza's children UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Israel and Hamas to allow for mediation efforts to end the worsening conflict. Israel
50 Gaza schools damaged in Israeli strikes, Save The Children says Amid the heavy fighting, schools remain closed in Gaza and southern Israel “putting education out of reach for hundreds of thousands of children." Israel
These civilians died in Israeli raid on their homes in Gaza City At least 42 Palestinians, including 10 children and 12 women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that leveled three residential buildings in central Gaza City. Palestine
East Jerusalem neighborhood key to halting Palestinian-Israeli fighting The planned eviction of Palestinian families from their lands in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, claimed by Israeli settlers, has shed light on the neighborhood and its history. Palestine