US, Israel hold virtual talks over threatened Rafah invasion The virtual meeting between US and Israeli officials took place a week after the American abstention from a United Nations cease-fire resolution ratcheted up tensions between the two countries. Israel
Commander in Iran’s IRGC killed in suspected Israeli strike in Damascus Israel is widely suspected of striking Iranian military targets throughout Syria. Syria
Analysis Row in Israel over ultra-Orthodox draft threatens Netanyahu’s government Ultra-Orthodox leaders are threatening to topple the government should the IDF start recruiting yeshiva students to serve in the army. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Turkey's Erdogan handed historic setback in local elections For the first time since its inception in 2001, the ruling party’s nationwide vote share fell below that of the main opposition, dealing a blow to the Turkish president’s post-election plans, analysts believe. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
