Iran tells US not to let Netanyahu thwart nuclear talks before Trump meeting Tehran’s intervention comes as the Israeli prime minister heads to a hastily arranged White House encounter The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Exclusive: Trump says he might send second carrier to strike Iran if talks fail "Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough," Trump told Axios. Axios · Feb 10
Indonesia prepares to send up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of Trump plan Head of army says potential ‘peacemakers’ being trained, in what would be first outside force in Gaza since 1967 The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Israeli minister calls West Bank measures 'de facto sovereignty,' says no future Palestinian state Israel's energy minister says the government's new measures in the West Bank aim to implement "sovereignty de facto." The Independent UK · Feb 10
Gavin Newsom is worse than you think The California governor's policy priorities undermine his Trump trolling — and his progressive credentials Salon · Feb 10
Israel warns US it may strike Iran alone; Netanyahu moves up trip to US - is an attack imminent? As Israeli prime minister Netanyahu visits Washington, concerns over US-Iran talks and potential military escalation are high. Israel warns it will act alone if Iran crosses its red line on ballistic missiles, fearing limited US strikes could leave Iran's core capabilities intact. Netanyahu aims to press for stricter terms on… The Times of India · Feb 9
Tehran targets top reformists, tightening grip as nuclear talks resume Tehran detains top reformists and tightens pressure on dissent while juggling nuclear talks with Washington and rising military threats from the US and Israel. Euronews · Feb 9
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington Wednesday to discuss Iran talks The US and Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Euronews · Feb 8
Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting with Trump Wednesday amid Iran negotiations Netanyahu "believes that any negotiations must include limits on Iran's ballistic missiles," the prime minister's office said. Axios · Feb 7
Scoop: White House plans Board of Peace meeting in D.C. on Gaza reconstruction "It will be the first Board of Peace meeting and a fundraising conference for Gaza reconstruction," a U.S. official said. Axios · Feb 7
American Presidents Shouldn't Endorse Foreign Political Candidates Trump's endorsements of Viktor Orbán and Sanae Takaichi, like Clinton's support for Boris Yeltsin or Obama's opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu, do not make America great. Reason · Feb 6
Friday briefing: Why a growing number of experts say Israel is practising apartheid In today’s newsletter: As Gaza’s crossings reopen only partially and displacement accelerates in the West Bank, claims of systematic domination are being made by human rights groups, legal scholars and former Israeli officials The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks back on after Arab leaders lobby White House "We told them it is this or nothing, and they said, 'Ok, then nothing.'" Axios · Feb 4
‘I don’t think this was a good decision’: Labor’s Ed Husic holds ‘deep concerns’ over Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit MP also tells Guardian Australia’s Full Story podcast he backs peaceful protests against country’s actions in Gaza The Guardian - AU · Feb 4
Axios · Feb 3 Iran risks Trump's ire with new diplomatic demands, provocations The demands risk pushing Trump closer to military action.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Iran’s president says Tehran ready to pursue ‘fair’ talks with US Masoud Pezeshkian instructs foreign minister to seek negotiations with US as Trump warns ‘bad things would happen’ if no solution agreed
Axios · Feb 2 Scoop: U.S.-Iran nuclear talks expected Friday amid military buildup This would be the first meeting since the war in June.
We Got This Covered · Feb 1 While Netanyahu stays quiet on Iran, whispers suggest he’s steering Donald Trump toward a bold move They want to reshape the region.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, set to open Sunday The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Why disgraced Rush Hour director Brett Ratner was the only man for the Melania documentary IN FOCUS: The director, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, lost a lucrative production deal during the #MeToo era. Now, as Kevin E G Perry reports, he is plotting a Hollywood comeback with an expensive documentary about the First Lady and Trump-backed plans to revive his…
The Conversation · Jan 29 With Iran weakened, Trump’s end goal may now be regime change. It’s an incredibly risky gamble The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are once again on the brink of a major confrontation. This would have terrible ramifications for both countries, the region and the world.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 29 What does the US want from Iran? Tracking one month of Trump’s changing demands After saying the US would attack if protesters were harmed, the president appears now to be tying the threat of airstrikes to Iran’s nuclear programme
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Kneecap say Starmer is ‘nothing but a Tory’ as band slam Prime Minister over Gaza in new single The band also accused Starmer of pandering to the US
The Independent UK · Jan 28 What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, which could open within days The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could open within days
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Israel Recovers Remains Of Ran Gvili, Last Hostage Held In Gaza Israel recovered Ran Gvili's remains from a Gaza cemetery, ending an 843-day ordeal. His return clears the way for phase two of the ceasefire.