Occupation
Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'
Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.
Guinness World Records no longer accepting submissions from Israel, Palestinian territories
Turkish Cypriots vote for a leader as peace talks hang in balance
Spain launches investigation into 158 companies tied to 'Israeli-occupied territories'
The Middle East's 'week of chaos' may have lasting regional ramifications - analysis
So many important events happened in the past week over the past week that it is not clear how it will be remembered, but there may be several regional trends which are reshaped by the events.
At Toronto film festival, 'Palestine 36' tackles the past, echoes in the present
Annemarie Jacir’s 'Palestine 36,' set in 1936 under the British Mandate, premieres at TIFF as Palestine’s Oscar submission.
Annexation, Gaza, and the UNGA: Israel faces a month of fateful choices
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: From annexation maps to Gaza operations, September could prove a turning point for Israel as the UN, Europe, and Arab states raise the stakes.
Occupying Gaza comes with economic consequences - opinion
A proper assessment of the consequences of occupying Gaza requires a comprehensive analysis of the interconnections between security, political, social, and economic dimensions.
IDF Chief Zamir calls on 'everyone' to enlist, 'contribute their share equally'
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir's comments came amid ongoing discussions regarding how to prevent draft-dodging in Israel's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities.
Media's Gaza reports should focus more on Hamas abuses than wider humanitarian picture - editorial
Coverage must stop treating Hamas only as a combatant against Israel. It is also an authoritarian force over Palestinians today. Videos of beatings should not be dismissed as propaganda.
Gaza ceasefire talks mirror Witkoff plan, but deadlock persists over hostages, Gaza Strip control
Talks in Cairo and Doha revive ceasefire hopes, but Israel focuses on hostages and security, while Palestinians stress political unity.
As Netanyahu decides between war and a deal, IDF prepares for Gaza City invasion - analysis
It is still far from clear when and if Netanyahu will finally give the order to move the operation forward on a large scale.
Egypt to reinforce military forces along Gaza border, Arab media reports
This includes approximately 40,000 soldiers, air defense systems, and tanks being deployed to the area, according to the report.
Continuing to let Hamas terrorists flee from their Gaza positions is no longer an option - analysis
The IDF's plans to invade Gaza City are not about reservist numbers, but whether the IDF can prevent Hamas from fleeing again, hidden among civilians.
