Family sees double standard in Israel’s detention of US citizen The Biden administration speaks often of its pledge to bring home every unjustly detained American. But what happens when the accusation of unjust detention involves a close ally? Israel
Why West Bank tensions could boil over during Ramadan The increasing Israeli raids and armed attacks against Israeli forces have raised fears that the situation in the West Bank will explode. Palestine
Turkey hopeful on $1.4 billion reimbursement from US for F-35 deals Turkey can get its money back, Turkish defense officials say, as ties with Washington strengthen following Sweden’s admission to NATO and Ankara’s F-16 purchase. Turkey
Delta resumes Israel flights as Ryanair, American hold off Several international airlines have resumed flights to Tel Aviv in recent weeks, though major carriers like American Airlines and Turkish Airlines have not. Israel
Turkey, UK to begin trade deal talks in June The official talks, set to begin on June 10, were announced following a Thursday meeting between the countries’ trade ministers in London. Turkey
Hungary signs $5.5B deal with UAE firm to develop Budapest neighborhood The new project around the Rakosrendezo freight train station is expected to bring the futuristic, high-rise style of Dubai and other Emirates to the Hungarian capital. United Arab Emirates
Breaking | Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 2:59 pm US sanctions West Bank outposts linked to settler attacks on Palestinians The sanctions are a response to an uptick in settler violence in the West Bank that the United Nations blames for the deaths of at least nine Palestinians since Oct. 7. Israel
Saudi media hosting more Israeli figures since Gaza war Saudi television channels and newspapers have interviewed several Israeli officials since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. Legacy: Gulf
Israeli cryptocurrency exchange to launch shekel-backed stablecoin Stablecoins, which are digital currencies that are pegged to stable assets such as fiat currencies, have a degree of appeal in the Middle East. Israel
