Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen one day after Tel Aviv drone attack The Israeli military confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes against Houthi-linked targets in Yemen, saying it was in retaliation for some 200 drone and cruise missile attacks towards Israel from Yemen since Oct. 7. Israel
Analysis How Turkey-US ties could shift if Trump wins in November Turkey-United States relations had ups and mostly downs when Donald Trump was president, but he and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, usually got along. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
From Gaza to Iran: What Kamala Harris’ Middle East policy could look like Harris has been described as more critical of Israel than President Joe Biden, but with similar views on Iran and relations with regional leaders, including in the Gulf. Palestine
Iran applauds Houthis for Israel attack, yet keeps distance to avoid blame During the course of the Israeli war on Gaza, Iran has walked a fine line of praising attacks by its proxies while carefully attempting to dodge a direct confrontation with Israel. Iran
Analysis Will Turkey’s inroads in Sahel spark cooperation with US in Africa? Turkey’s increasing footprint in the Sahel region provides an avenue of cooperation between Ankara and Washington, experts believe. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Blinken signals optimism that Gaza cease-fire within reach The top US diplomat said negotiators are "inside the 10 yard line" of securing a deal to halt the nine-month war in return for the hostages' release. Israel
Why G7's economic policy toward Russia might alienate Saudi Arabia The G7 has seized hundreds of billions of dollars in Russia’s frozen assets in response to Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Saudi Arabia
Top UN court rules Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories illegal Israel slammed the decision by the International Court of Justice, which held the occupation of Palestinian territories illegal and said it must cease immediately, including the evacuation of Jewish settlers. Israel
Middle East takeaways from Trump’s Republican convention speech The former president addressed the Gaza war and US policy toward Iran in the speech and pledged to build a missile defense system like Israel’s Iron Dome. Iran
