Analysis Trump's Syria envoy Barrack tests Israel's patience as Netanyahu pushes back The struggle between the Israeli prime minister and the envoy is an acknowledgment by Israeli leaders that "what will happen is what Trump wants to happen." By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Saudi Arabia cements ties with Sudan during Burhan visit as UAE rivalry heats up The Sudanese leader may be looking to increase Saudi support following losses on the battlefield as Riyadh weighs its security interests in the country. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Will deadly Palmyra attack accelerate SDF's integration into Syrian forces? Following the Palmyra attack, analysts say the SDF may face growing pressure to align with Damascus. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Pentagon identifies two US Army soldiers killed in Syria attack Syria's government said it arrested five people on Sunday following the attack that killed three Americans and wounded several others, but it has offered no clarity about how the gunman was able to approach what should have been a secure meeting. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
