Gaza
The Gaza bait and switch: What Trump's deal changed and why Israel was right to reject it - opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must hold his ground and declare that the decades of bait-and-switch games are over.
IDF opens fire on suspected Hamas sniper near Gaza Yellow Line
Israel unlikely to compromise security for peace deals with post-October 7 trauma, expert says
Reasonable individuals pay a price for standing up for Jews – opinion
There is no military solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion
The conflict will end only when Palestinians achieve freedom, sovereignty, dignity, and statehood, and Israelis achieve security, recognition, and regional acceptance.
On the road to recovery: Former hostage Evyatar David speaks out for first time since captivity
“I understood that surviving captivity is one thing. Truly recovering is another battle entirely,” David wrote in a social media post.
Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis
After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.
US-Israel alliance pushed toward a bitter Democratic split over Gaza war and Netanyahu
Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries, and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge US support.
Hamas delegation heads to Egypt for negotiations on second phase of ceasefire - report
Meanwhile, the IDF continues its strikes against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, with recent strikes killing a Hamas commander and the head of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service.
UN Ambassador Danny Danon: Iran regime 'will not do any good' for Middle East, Israel
"Iran has violated the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the United States and continues to choose terrorism over negotiations," Danon also told reporters.
Oxfam accuses Israel of genocide, pushes for $71.4b. Gaza reconstruction plan
The Oxfam reconstruction blueprint calls for Palestinian leadership in Gaza’s recovery but faces questions over Hamas, terrorism, and future security arrangements.
US coordinated strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during ceasefire, Katz confirms
"We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran," Katz warned in an interview with Channel 14.
Netanyahu to meet Trump for more than just Iran: Gaza, Saudi nuclear plan, Turkey on the line
Netanyahu and Trump are also at odds over other issues, including the recent US-Saudi nuclear deal, the pending sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, and the extent of operations in Gaza and Lebanon.