Turkey's defense industry set to hit $20B in new contracts in 2026 The expanding defense industry sector has also become a foreign-policy tool for Ankara, deepening military partnerships with countries including Saudi Arabia. Turkey
Analysis 'The problem and the solution': Netanyahu-Sharaa call exposes Israel's Syria dilemma The Israeli leader revealed that he spoke with the Syrian president last year, but stalled talks and Israel's fortification of a security zone on Syrian land underscore his mistrust of Sharaa. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iraq’s Zaidi, Saudi crown prince discuss security as Houthi attacks escalate Iraq has moved to improve ties with Saudi Arabia after Iran-backed militias struck the kingdom and amid the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen. Iraq
Hormuz attacks spike after US airstrike on Iran-linked tanker Six commercial vessels were hit in just one day in the Strait of Hormuz after an American fighter jet disabled an Iran-linked tanker that military officials accused of attempting to run the US naval blockade. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Exclusive In bid to win over Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu may strike Yemen before elections By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Why Saudi-Pakistan defense pact remains key as Mecca alliance takes shape By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis Deal or war? Israel fears fallout from Trump’s next move on Iran By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iran FM in Russia to talk Syria-Turkey reconciliation while vowing to boost Assad's military Prior to the Moscow meeting, Tehran pledged readiness to equip Syria with the latest Iran-made weaponry, the shipment of which has been eased by the 2020 expiry of a UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic. Iran
Israel’s FM cuts India trip short after Gaza escalation, meets Modi Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's trip follows Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval's visits to Iran and Saudi Arabia last week, aiming to strengthen bilateral strategic ties and encourage Delhi to further engage with the Abraham Accords peace circle. Israel
Israel hands over Jordanian MP to home authorities Israel agreed to release Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan and send him back home, as long as Jordan pledged to continue investigation against him on suspicion of multiple smuggling incidents. Israel
In boost to China, UAE and Kuwait become 'dialogue partners' in Shanghai Cooperation Organization The Gulf states made up half of the new partners at the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in 2023. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Israel’s Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir in open war over Gaza escalation Against the backdrop of Gaza tensions and in the most serious dispute so far within the Netanyahu government, the Likud party and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir exchanged threats in the media. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
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
