In Qatar, Pakistan’s Sharif seeks to bolster trade ties, woo foreign capital The South Asian country is seeking to attract international investment as it recovers from a severe economic crisis. Qatar
Analysis Israel fears Trump will clear path for partial Iran deal on nuclear standoff Israel is concerned that a limited American strike on Iran, followed by negotiations, would lead to a partial nuclear deal that excludes the ballistic missile and proxy issues. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
US pulls non-essential embassy staff from Lebanon as Iran tensions rise The US State Department has ordered non-essential US government personnel and their family members to leave the embassy in Lebanon. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
US partners shy away as Pentagon readies for potential strikes against Iran Turkey and the United Kingdom are the latest among Washington’s military partners seeking to distance themselves from being tied to any planned strikes against Iran. United States
Analysis Despite warnings from Israel's defense elite, Netanyahu pushes for Iran strike By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Feature After SDF-Damascus truce, is Kurdish haven still safe for Syria's Alawites? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis US watchful for surprise Israeli attack on Iran as nuclear crisis intensifies With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu taking Israel’s security hostage over his sour relations with the White House, Washington is no longer sure what to expect from Israel on Iran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey’s drones are killing Kurdish children in northeast Syria Turkey's drone campaign to undermine Kurdish rule in Syria continues unabated, with children paying a heavy price. Turkey
Israel's defense chief: Iran has enough uranium for five nuclear bombs On an official visit in Greece, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns against Iran’s continued efforts to advance its nuclear program. Israel
Israeli troops kill 3 Palestinians in raid connected to April attack One month after the killing of an Israeli woman and her two daughters, Israeli troops have killed three Palestinian men suspected of carrying out and assisting the attack in Nablus. Israel
Israel tests missile warning system ahead of deployment to Ukraine Signaling its support of Ukraine, Israel started testing in Kyiv a missile-warning system to protect the population against Russian attacks. Israel
Israel woos senior Republicans as White House continues to snub Netanyahu Government insiders are alarmed by what appear to be efforts to undermine the overtures to the White House. Israel
Israeli court extends detention of Jordanian lawmaker The decision of the Israeli court to extend the detention of Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan could signal that the affair could take time to be resolved. Israel
McCarthy to invite Israel's Netanyahu to Washington if Biden doesn't In his first abroad as speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy criticized President Joe Biden for not yet inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Israel
Analysis Multi-front war with Iran proxies irks Israel despite deterrence Unlike the surprise multi-front attack against Israel in 1973, the threats Israel faces today are much more splintered, but no less deadly. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Saudi Arabia rises to world's 5th largest military spender: SIPRI The kingdom has risen from eighth to fifth place since 2021, surpassing the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Legacy: Gulf
Israel to supply Azerbaijan with satellites in $120 million deal Commenting on his recent visit to Uzbekistan, Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said Baku will purchase two satellites from the Israel Aerospace Industries. Israel
Israel arrests Jordanian MP accused of smuggling weapons to West Bank Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan was arrested by Israeli police at the Alenby Bridge crossing point on Saturday on suspicion of smuggling weapons and gold into the West Bank, Jordanian news outlets reported. Israel
