The shadow war between Israel and Iran Tel Aviv was once ready to supply nuclear missiles to Tehran, but its objective today is to stop Iran’s nuclear capability The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022
Family of journalist killed in West Bank lashes out at Biden The family of a Palestinian-American reporter killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank has lashed out at President Joe Biden over his administration’s response to her death The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Palestinians expect nothing from Israel's interim prime minister Yair Lipid Palestinians in Gaza are expecting little from the new Israeli caretaker government led by Yair Lipid. The new government was put in place at the beginning of the month after Naftali Bennett pulled the plug on the ruling coalition. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2022
‘Sense of betrayal’: Abu Akleh’s family demands action from Biden Slain Al Jazeera journalist’s family accuses the US president of whitewashing ‘the extrajudicial killing’ by Israel. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022
Family of slain Palestinian-American reporter asks to meet with Biden The family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has accused the United States of providing impunity for Israel over her killing and asked to meet President Joe Biden in person during his trip to Israel next week. Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
Palestinian leader, Israeli PM hold first call in years Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has received a call from Israel’s caretaker prime minister, Yair Lapid, the first such conversation between Abbas and an Israeli premier in years The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Rescued sea turtles in Israel released back to the wild Over a dozen endangered sea turtles that were rescued after suffering major injuries in the Mediterranean scuttled their way over a beach in Israel after months of medical care The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Poll Shows 32% of Israeli Jews Support ‘Peace Agreement’ with Palestinians An opinion poll published by the Israel Democracy Institute showed that only 32% of Jews say they will support a peace agreement, if reached, between Israel and the Palestinians. US President Joe Biden is due to visit Israel and the occupied West Bank from July 13 to 15. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022
Israel Increases Work Permits for Gaza Palestinians The number of entry permits for Palestinian workers from Gaza will increase to 20,000, Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz told military reporters on Thursday. Gantz further linked the implementation of any key civilian development projects in the coastal enclave with the return of Israelis held in Hamas captivity. In June,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022
PA President Abbas meets Israel’s Gantz before Biden visit Meeting in Ramallah comes ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank next week. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022
Israel Confirms Lebanon’s Approval of its Share in Karish Gas Field An agreement put forward by US mediator Amos Hochstein stipulated that Lebanon gain control over the Qana field in exchange for granting Israel full rights in the Karish oil field, well-informed sources in Tel Aviv said. The sources noted that most politicians in Lebanon have voiced support for this agreement,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022
Palestinian and Israeli leaders speak before Biden visit Palestinian and Israeli leaders held rare calls on Friday, official statements said, in a diplomatic overture days before U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the region, though prospects of reviving long-stalled peace talks appeared dim. Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
Abbas, Gantz Meet Ahead of Biden’s Visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Thursday in the occupied West Bank to discuss security coordination ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to the region next week. The peace process collapsed more than a decade ago. High-level meetings between Israeli and Palestinian leaders are… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022
Palestinian president, Israeli defense minister meet ahead of Biden's visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Thursday in the occupied West Bank to discuss security coordination ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to the region next week. France 24 · Jul 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Palestinian president and Israeli defense minister meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz have met in the occupied West Bank
WEKU · Jul 7, 2022 A 70-year-old man in Gaza needed open heart surgery. It was a race against time NPR journalists followed Yousef Al-Kurd and his family for months as they fought for the medical care that could save his life.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Biden trip promotes budding Arab-Israeli security ties Once-unthinkable coordination between Israeli and Arab militaries is coming into greater focus as Joe Biden heads into his first Middle East trip as president
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 Israel asks Saudis to let Mecca pilgrims fly in from Tel Aviv Israel asks Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from Tel Aviv ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the kingdom.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Israel asks Saudis to let Mecca pilgrims fly direct from Tel Aviv Israel's regional cooperation minister said on Thursday that he had asked Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from Tel Aviv for Muslim pilgrims, pointing to a possible new accommodation by Riyadh ahead of next week's visit by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 US, Israel push Arab allies for joint defence pact amid Iran tensions The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that would connect air defence systems to combat Iranian drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, four sources familiar with the plan said.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022 Rare metals, weird words and well-dressed Minions teens – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 Biden struggles to define agenda ahead of visit to Saudi Arabia US president says Arab normalisation with Israel and other regional issues are driving his upcoming trip to the kingdom.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 Two hours and eight years: Palestinian families split by Israel Thousands of Palestinian families are split between the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip due to Israeli policies.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022 Lapid Says Doesn't Rule Out Meeting Abbas Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said he does not oppose meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, however he noted that there are no current plans on the agenda. "I do not have meetings for the sake of meetings unless they have a positive result for Israel.
Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2022 Israel signs cyber security MoU The Israeli National Cyber Directorate (INCD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to enhance cyber security collaboration and protect the public from cyber threats.