Trump envoy Barrack’s embrace of 'strong leaders' sparks fury in Turkey Turkish opposition members say envoy Tom Barrack’s remarks praising “strong leaders” and monarchies undermine Turkey’s democratic tradition and embolden President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey
Interview Olmert: Only Israel-Lebanon deal can curb Hezbollah, occupation 'unviable' Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Al-Monitor that Israel will only be able to defang Hezbollah if it reaches an agreement with the Lebanese government.
Analysis As Lebanon-Israel talks begin, can Rubio press Netanyahu into ceasefire? "Donald Trump pressured Benjamin Netanyahu into these negotiations...Trump sees what is happening in Lebanon as a troublesome issue that prevents him from addressing the main problem with Iran," an Israeli diplomatic source told Al-Monitor. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Meloni suspends Italy's military cooperation agreement with Israel Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced her country's military cooperation agreement with Israel will no longer be automatically renewed. Israel
How France is targeting Hamas financing Representatives of 20 countries gathered in Paris to formulate a plan against the financing of Hamas and expand sanctions against its members. Israel
Why Turkey is still dragging its feet on Sweden's NATO accession Turkey’s top diplomat discussed the pending Swedish membership on the sidelines of the NATO summit with his US and Swedish counterparts as well as the NATO chief. Turkey
As Germany expands anti-Hamas raids, a Palestinian activist fights against deportation Caught in a web of geopolitics, migration policy and Germany’s growing attempts to contend with pro-Palestinian speech, Zaid Abdulnasser is fighting a battle to avoid deportation from his new home. Palestine
Analysis US, French, Irish diplomats flock to Middle East with focus on Gaza aid EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and senior American officials are visiting Israel and the region in a bid to advance humanitarian aid for Gaza. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Turkey, Greece agree on confidence-building measures as Ankara eyes F-16s The announcement comes as Ankara seeks to overcome congressional objections to its bid to purchase new F-16 jets from the United States. Turkey
Explainer: Why Turkey's Erdogan finally initiated Sweden’s NATO ratification Turkish officials caution that ratification of Sweden's accession to NATO is not a done deal and that the process remains littered with challenges. Turkey
Morocco-UK Xlinks undersea power cable to generate 'real value': Octopus Energy Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson said that it would help Morocco fight climate change. Morocco
European Union launches humanitarian air bridge for Gazans via Egypt The European Union will start sending humanitarian aid for displaced Gaza residents, including shelters, medicines and hygiene kits. Palestine
France on high alert due to Hamas-Israel war, Louvre Museum closed The killing on Friday of teacher Dominique Bernard was apparently related to tensions in the Middle East, said French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. Israel
Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria announce mechanism to clear mines in Black Sea The joint mechanism between Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania comes after the British government said Russia might use sea mines to deter Kyiv from exporting its grain. Turkey
EU's backpedaling on Palestinian aid exposes fissures on foreign policy An EU Commission spokesperson said at a Brussels briefing on Tuesday that earlier comments by a senior EU official were not endorsed by the top leadership of the 27-state bloc. Palestine
Turkey’s energy minister to visit Israel as talks advance on gas transfers to Europe The Turkish energy minister says his country’s priority is to bring Israeli gas to Turkey. Turkey
