Archives for August, 2025

Germany to halt Israel military exports that can be used in Gaza: What to know

Germany, traditionally one of Israel’s strongest allies in Europe, has been under pressure to toughen its stance toward the war in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Israel

Culture

Saudi Arabia’s falcon auction aims to spin tradition into tourism gold

Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is seeking to diversify its economy and cultural tourism.

Saudi Arabia

Turkey’s Fidan to visit Egypt with Libya, Gaza on agenda

The top Turkish diplomat’s Cairo visit comes as Ankara-Cairo engagement deepens amid shifting power balances in North Africa and shared concerns over Gaza.

Turkey

UAE looks to boost Russia trade to $23B despite Trump tariff threats

The two countries signed a trade agreement focusing on several key sectors, including fintech, health care, logistics, transportation and services.

United Arab Emirates

Norway wealth fund to announce measures on Israeli investments next week

Reuters

Turkish foreign minister to discuss Israel's Gaza City plan in Egypt visit, source says

Reuters

Germany halts military exports to Israel, urges ceasefire in Gaza

Reuters

Interview

Israel’s former Germany envoy: Arms embargo 'warning sign' of growing isolation

Berlin’s embargo over the Gaza City offensive signals a rare fracture in one of Israel’s closest strategic partnerships, former Israeli Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff says.

Jeremy Issacharoff

Former Israeli ambassador to Germany

Deaf Palestinian uses social media to highlight Gaza's struggles through sign language

Reuters

Analysis

Israel's Vietnam: As Netanyahu pushes Gaza City takeover, military warns of endless war

The plan to extend Israeli control beyond the 75% of Gaza it now holds ignores warnings by military chief Eyal Zamir and the public's desire to end the war.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Israeli plan for Gaza takeover must be halted immediately, UN rights chief says

Reuters

US should impose sanctions on Russia, Finland's Valtonen says

Reuters

US VP Vance to kick off UK visit with transatlantic tensions high

Reuters

UK PM Starmer says Israel's decision on Gaza City is wrong

Reuters

Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism

Agence France-Presse

Australia urges Israel not to take military control of Gaza

Reuters