Gaps between Israel and Egypt over the complicated issue of the Philadelphi Corridor are reportedly closing ahead of a Sunday summit in the Egyptian capital on a hostage release and Gaza cease-fire deal.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Three obstacles remain as Egypt, Israel make progress on Philadelphi Corridor
Threat of an Iranian attack leaves El Al without any competition
Overnight, the mere threat of Iranian retaliation erased any signs of competition with El Al.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Threat of an Iranian attack leaves El Al without any competition
Saudi Arabia's oil revenue falls to three-year low as OPEC+ cuts bite
A low price environment and sustained production cuts have impacted Riyadh's ability to earn more oil revenue.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi Arabia's oil revenue falls to three-year low as OPEC+ cuts bite
IAF eliminates multiple Hezbollah terrorists across Lebanon after rockets invade Israel's North
The IAF has eliminated several Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, including key members of the organization’s Rocket and Missile Unit.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IAF eliminates multiple Hezbollah terrorists across Lebanon after rockets invade Israel's North
Itta: A new Tel Aviv pop-up wine bar in Popina's courtyard
Located next to the restaurant, in picturesque Neve Tzedek, the new place retains Popina’s style while offering a cozy and less formal atmosphere.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Itta: A new Tel Aviv pop-up wine bar in Popina's courtyard
‘A terrorist in a suit!’: Danny Danon hits out at Palestinian rep in UNSC confrontation
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon told the rest of the UNSC that "the days when Jewish blood was spilled without a response are over."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ‘A terrorist in a suit!’: Danny Danon hits out at Palestinian rep in UNSC confrontation
Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks have not collapsed, White House says
Pundits and critics have speculated that this latest intensive US push to finalize a three-phase hostage deal first unveiled by US President Joe Biden on May 31 has failed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks have not collapsed, White House says
As threats rise, Israelis turn to home bomb shelters
Israeli couple Aviva Pertzov and Jeff Lederer put off building a bomb shelter for years. But now, with rockets falling and threats rising, they are finally fortifying their home.Attached to their house in Tel Mond, 30 minutes north of Tel Aviv, a solid, reinforced concrete room is emerging from behind a wooden mould -- strong enough to protect them and their grandchildren from a major blast.When it is finished, this "safe room" will have white-painted walls, a sofa and a tiled floor, and a single window with a heavy metal shutter that closes across it with a clang.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As threats rise, Israelis turn to home bomb shelters
Gaza doctors left in the dark as fuel shortages hit hospitals
In the dim corridors of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, mobile phone torches are now as essential as stethoscopes for doctors doing rounds without functioning generators. Fuel shortages are widespread in the besieged territory after more than 10 months of war, further restricting services at those hospitals that are still open.Ayman Zaqout had a hard time even reaching the Kamal Adwan, located in Beit Lahia, because of Israeli strikes and evacuation orders.Once admitted, he discovered he would be treated mostly in the dark.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza doctors left in the dark as fuel shortages hit hospitals
Hamas official boasts Oct. 7 derailed normalization, says never to two states
Hamas political bureau official Ghazi Hamad claimed that international boycotts proved October 7 was effective at halting normalization and pushing recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hamas official boasts Oct. 7 derailed normalization, says never to two states