Egypt, Qatar, US, Israel officials convene in Doha for Gaza cease-fire talks The talks began in Cairo, days after Hamas said it would drop its initial demand for a permanent cease-fire. Palestine
Turkey’s Erdogan arrives in US for NATO summit: Defense sales, PKK ties in focus The Turkish president said cooperation against terrorism and removing defense sale obstacles against his country will top his agenda during his trip. Turkey
Iran's Pezeshkian assures Russia’s Putin, Hezbollah chief of continued support Masoud Pezeshkian's messages indicate that Iran's strategic ties with Russia and militia allies are unlikely to change under his presidency, as the agenda largely rests with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran
Top intelligence official warns Iran meddling in Gaza protests inside US The director of national intelligence said "actors tied to Iran's government" are encouraging the protests and "even providing financial support" to those participating. Iran
Hezbollah airs drone footage of Israeli military sites in Golan Heights The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated in recent weeks, including with the Israeli killing of one of the Iran-backed group’s commanders. Lebanon
China's BYD, world's biggest EV maker, invests $1B in Turkish plant In a post on the social media platform X on Monday, Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz confirmed that BYD is expected to begin production of vehicles in the new factory at the end of 2026 and that the facility will provide around 5,000 direct jobs. Turkey
Palestinians in war-torn Gaza outraged over assault of anti-Hamas activist A prominent activist known for his anti-Hamas positions was attacked by unknown armed men in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli war, with many blaming Hamas for the attack. Palestine
Analysis Egypt enraged by Netanyahu's demands as talks stall, Israel-Cairo ties tumble The list of non-negotiable demands Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued ahead of talks for a hostage release deal are likely to not only sabotage negotiations, but also harm Israel’s relations with Egypt. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
