US military deploys more assets to Incirlik to aid Turkey earthquake response The US military is deploying more aid to its base in southeastern Turkey to assist after devastating dual earthquakes. Turkey
Syria to allow cross-border aid into areas outside government control Delivering assistance to Syria after the deadly earthquakes is complicated by the government's diplomatic isolation and tight control over aid access. Syria
Massive earthquake cost to deepen Turkey’s economic woes The disaster response requires a significant increase in public spending to meet the needs of 13.5 million affected people and rebuild massive destruction, threatening to widen Ankara’s budget deficit. Turkey
Culture Prehistoric world heritage site Gobekli Tepe survives Turkey earthquakes Though Monday’s earthquakes destroyed several historic sites, some of the iconic historical heritage that is invaluable to science as well as Turkey’s economy has survived. Turkey
At least 2 killed in Jerusalem vehicle attack A 6-year-old boy and a young man were killed Friday afternoon when a Palestinian man drove his car into a crowded bus stop in East Jerusalem. Israel
Analysis US pressure heightens opposition to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trapped between increasingly strong far-right ministers and the US administration. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Barcelona ends twin city agreement with Tel Aviv, citing Israeli 'apartheid' Barcelona’s Mayor Ada Colau said that thousands of residents in her city signed a petition to sever ties with Tel Aviv so as to pressure Israel on Palestinian human rights. Israel
Syrian refugees in Lebanon turn to TikTok 'begging' for money TikTok has allowed thousands of refugees in Lebanon to beg for money from donors online by exposing their children and poor conditions to the outside world, a method that heightens the risk of exploitation and human-trafficking. Lebanon
