Analysis Israel's Netanyahu further provokes Biden with relocation of outpost yeshiva "It's not just Homesh..it's all that's happening; it's the fact that no one bothers to act according to the law anymore," a senior US diplomat told Al-Monitor, after Israel Israel went ahead with the relocation of the illegal outpost Homesh yeshiva, despite warnings from the Biden administration. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Israel quick to congratulate Turkey's Erdogan, expects boost in ties The phone calls of President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reelected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reflect Israel’s hope for preserving and expanding rehabilitated bilateral ties. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iran’s Khamenei hails thaw with Egypt, Saudi Arabia during Omani sultan visit The potential rapprochement falls within Tehran's hard-liners' recent push on the reset button in Iran's ties with Arab rivals to reposition itself in the regional power play, avert economic collapse and fight off international isolation. Iran
Israeli settlers quietly relocate Homesh yeshiva illegal outpost with Gallant approval Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has allowed Israeli settlers to move their tent yeshiva, illegally cobbled together on the site of the demolished West Bank outpost of Homesh, to a state-owned plot of land. Israel
Turkey's Erdogan wins election, solidifying his grip on power As foreign leaders rushed to congratulate President Erdogan over his election victory, the president maintained a polarizing tone against his rivals during his victory speech. Turkey
Meet Gen. CQ Brown: US Air Force chief tapped to be Pentagon's top general Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown has pushed the Air Force to adapt in order to deter war with China while being ready to respond elsewhere in the world. Washington Connection