Jul 15 As Netanyahu's governing coalition fractures, what it means for Israel and Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party has announced plans to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government. The decision destabilizes Netanyahu's leadership amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 15 EU asks for more info from Israel on new deal to ramp up humanitarian aid to Gaza By Associated Press Ministers will also discuss Iran's nuclear program, tensions in Georgia and Moldova and new sanctions on Russia as the EU prepares its 18th sanctions package. Continue reading
Jul 15 Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of sectarian violence kills dozens By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press A Britain-based observatory says 135 people have been killed over 48 hours, including two women and two children. Continue reading
Jul 14 Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria By Omar Sanadiki, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias. Continue reading
Jul 13 Israeli strikes kill at least 30 in Gaza as Palestinian death toll tops 58,000 since start of war By Wafaa Shurafa, Imad Isseid, Associated Press Israel and Hamas appeared no closer to a breakthrough in indirect talks meant to pause the war and free some Israeli hostages after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit last week. Continue reading
Jul 12 59 Palestinians in Gaza killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid, officials say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samya Kullab, Associated Press At least 31 Palestinians were fatally shot on their way to an aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 Palestinians including four children, Palestinian hospital officials and witnesses said. Continue reading
Jul 11 As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal By Michelle L. Price, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s ability to strike a ceasefire deal in the 21-month war will reveal the boundaries of his influence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, especially after their recent joint strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities that both leaders touted… Continue reading
Jul 10 Australian report on curbing antisemitism suggests slashing university funding By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press A major priority of the report was to ensure public institutions, particularly universities, were held accountable for addressing antisemitism. Continue reading
Jul 10 UN rapporteur sanctioned by U.S. over investigation into human rights abuses in Palestinian territory By Associated Press An independent investigator is being sanctioned by the United States over her work scrutinizing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territory. Continue reading
Jul 10 At least 34 Palestinians and 1 soldier killed in Gaza as hopes for imminent truce fade By Wafaa Shurafa, Sarah El Deeb, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Ten people were killed while waiting for care at a clinic in the city of Deir al-Balah, according to an aid group that runs the clinic. Continue reading