Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 7 killed: What to know Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom. Jordan
How Israel’s election could shape next phase of Iran war Most of the Israeli prime minister's main rivals in the Oct. 27 election agree that Israel's war to overthrow the Iranian regime should continue, but only he claims to have President Donald Trump's blessing to do so. Israel
France’s Macron first Western leader to visit Saudi Arabia since Houthi escalation French President Emmanuel Macron met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a surprise stop in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
US moving away from Middle East security guarantor role, Barrack says The US envoy said that direct US military intervention on the ground against the Houthis would be "fruitless." By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis 'The problem and the solution': Netanyahu-Sharaa call exposes Israel's Syria dilemma By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Hormuz attacks spike after US airstrike on Iran-linked tanker By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Rockets launched at Israel from Lebanon, Gaza One rocket was fired from Lebanon yesterday and two rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip Friday night. Israel
Israel forced to rethink lax approach on security fence IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi would have probably preferred dedicating all his attention and efforts to Iran, and not be bothered with the breaches in the security fence. Israel
In policy shift, Israel will send Ukraine defensive equipment After unsuccessful attempts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, Jerusalem tilts toward Kyiv. Israel
Israel tests innovative, high-powered laser defense system Israel advances with the development of a laser-based missile interceptor system that should significantly change the balance of powers in the region. Israel
Republican lawmakers urge Biden to hurry warplane sales to Israel Republicans have been voicing increasing concern as the Biden administration approaches a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. United States
Terror attacks bring work on separation fence back to Israeli agenda With so few Palestinians offered working permits in Israel, the government prefers looking the other way on those who slip through the separation fence and enter clandestinely into the country. Israel
Turkey, US launch new strategic mechanism amid Ukraine crisis The long-awaited Turkish-US strategic mechanism aims to set up regular channels to help the two countries cooperate where they can and prevent outstanding issues from blowing up into crises. Turkey
Most of Israel's top leadership condemns war crimes in Bucha, Ukraine Israel’s foreign minister, defense minister and health minister have all condemned what they named war crimes in Bucha, Ukraine, but the prime minister is still treading lightly. Israel
For Israel, new Iran deal perhaps better than no deal at all Officially, Israel is against the negotiated new nuclear deal with Iran, but unofficially, it thinks the new deal would be better than no deal at all. Israel
Israel government looks to Amman to help calm Jerusalem tensions Following the three terror attacks at the end of March, Jerusalem is reaching out to Amman, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Ankara, Washington and other capitals to prevent further violence. Israel
Biden's budget proposal would slash military aid to Tunisia Tunisia's president further cemented his hold on power this week as US lawmakers urged the Biden administration to scrutinize its security aid to the country. North Africa
Tensions increase at highest levels of Israel’s leadership Tensions between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid keep increasing, destabilizing the already fragile coalition. Israel
