Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Israel, Hamas trapped over prisoner exchange

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Tuesday, July 24 | Daily Briefing [By: Ben Caspit on Monday, Jul. 23, 2018]( Israel 1 [Israel, Hamas trapped over prisoner exchange]( Israel won't compromise on the return of the bodies of IDF soldiers, and Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar won’t compromise on a large-scale prisoner-exchange deal. Jordan 2 [Russia key to reset of Jordanian-Syrian ties]( With fighting appearing to wind down in Syria, talk has begun of normalizing ties between Jordan and Syria, but the matter is not so straightforward for Amman. Washington 3 [More fire and fury: Trump, Pompeo offer mixed messages on Iran]( Iranian Americans are unsure whether the Donald Trump administration intends to press for regime change in Iran or pursue eventual diplomatic outreach. Turkey 4 [Kurds discouraged by hard-liners in Turkey's new Cabinet]( Turkey's new government looks too much like the old one to offer Kurds much hope for a peaceful political resolution. Iran 5 [Will Iran, Russia step up energy cooperation to blunt US sanctions?]( Amid rising US pressure, Tehran and Moscow might be on the cusp of a new era of economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. Palestine 6 [How Syrian war settlement could impact US decision on Golan Heights]( Will the United States recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan after the war in Syria? Israel 7 [Advancing technology unearths 'lost city of ancient Israel']( A military zone has long inhibited exploration of the ancient and massive site of Beit Lehi, but archaeologists are using technology to share its secrets with the world. Palestine 8 [Palestinian plan to form local councils faces daunting odds]( Palestinian authorities approved creating a local council to provide basic services for the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, which lies in Area C under Israeli security and administrative control. 9 [Rouhani, Trump in a war of words]( A war of words erupted between the Iranian and American presidents, signaling an increase in tensions and unleashing recriminations. Israel 10 [Hamas losing deterrence against IDF]( Hamas' decision to deploy snipers against Israeli soldiers after months of border protests and growing international attention highlights the internal divide in the movement and threatens to shatter previous achievements. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2018 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA