What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed over Turkey’s 1997 coup? The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country. Turkey
Is Biden trying to undermine Netanyahu’s war cabinet from within? Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has exposed a fault line over day-after planning for the Gaza Strip. Israel
Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza as Sullivan heads to region Israel has recovered from Gaza the bodies of three people kidnapped and killed by Hamas on Oct. 7. Israel
Why UAE’s ADNOC is mulling setting up US trading desk The UAE state-backed company recently held talks to recruit senior energy traders to oversee the expansion, Reuters reported. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Turkey-China in 'advanced' talks on EV manufacturing as Beijing footprint grows Turkey and the Gulf states are aggressively pursuing electric vehicles with entities eyeing cooperation with China. Turkey
Israel accuses South Africa of aligning with Hamas, distorting facts in ICJ case The Israeli legal team accused South Africa of distorting the truth and ignoring facts in an effort to help Hamas. Israel
Hezbollah claims use of new drone with S-5 missiles against Israel The Iran-backed group said it used a drone equipped with S-5 missiles in an attack against military sites in northern Israel, a first since hostilities erupted last October. Lebanon
Three main disagreements constrain Turkey-Greece ties following Mitsotakis visit The Greek prime minister's visit to Turkey inspired both optimistic and pessimistic outlooks for the future of the two NATO allies. Turkey
Analysis Can Israel’s Gallant torpedo Netanyahu as Gaza 'day after' gap widens? The Israeli prime minister believes the Biden administration is coordinating an axis in his war cabinet to influence planning on postwar Gaza. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
