American and Israeli officials skeptical as Hamas pledges to hand over governing authority

American and Israeli officials skeptical as Hamas pledges to hand over governing authority

American and Israeli officials expressed skepticism on Monday that Hamas would follow through with its pledge to dissolve its governing body that has ruled Gaza for over two decades. Hamas announced the dissolution of the “Emergency Committee,” the terrorist organization’s governing body, and the resignation of Mohammed al-Farra as the committee’s chief on Monday. The... <a href="">Read More</a>

Platner at a crossroads amid new allegations

This briefing covers sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner, Netanyahu's opposition to U.S.-Turkey arms deals, Hamas administrative shifts, and the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.

Netanyahu pushes back on Trump's plan to sell F-35s, jet engines to Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced opposition to the Trump administration’s sale of jet engines and potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey on Monday, saying on “Fox & Friends” that such moves “will upset the power balance in the Middle East, which is ultimately guaranteed by Israeli air superiority” and “America’s posture” in... <a href="">Read More</a>

Israeli confidence in Trump drops to new low amid Iran negotiations

The number of Israelis who believe President Donald Trump views Israel’s security as a central consideration has continued to fall to record lows after Washington signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, according to a new survey from the Israel Democracy Institute. The June 2026 Israeli Voice Index, conducted between June 28 and July 1,... <a href="">Read More</a>

Dems try to ground Turkey's jet deal

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