UK halts 30 arms export licenses to Israel, citing Gaza concerns

After reviewing all the licenses issued or extended in recent months for arms exports to Israel, the British government decided to suspend 30 of them.

By Rina Bassist , Jack Dutton

Biden takes jab at Netanyahu over handling of hostage deal talks

US President Joe Biden believes Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a hostage deal, amid growing frustration inside Israel following the recovery of six hostages killed inside Gaza.

Palestine

General strike in Israel as thousands protest for Gaza hostage deal

Labor unions across Israel announced a general strike Monday, to enable their people to demonstrate against the government, in calls to conclude a deal to bring back the hostages.

Israel

How significant is PIF's $50B China investment for Saudi ties?

Though Riyadh continues its efforts toward economic integration with Beijing, it still seeks to balance relations with both Beijing and Washington.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi, Turkish leaders call for pressure on Israel to end Gaza war

The two countries have repeatedly called for an end of the war in the Gaza Strip since it erupted last October.

Saudi Arabia

West Bank shooting kills three Israelis as Jenin turns 'catastrophic'

In Jenin, where Israeli troops have imposed a tight siege, the situation has deteriorated according to the local municipality.

Palestine

Analysis

Even as Erdogan befriends Putin, Turkey and Ukraine ink major free trade deal

The two countries are finalizing the ratification of the free-trade agreement they signed weeks before the Russian invasion started in February 2022.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Analysis

How Turkish, Russian interests align in West Africa

The Turkish role in East Africa contrasts with Ankara’s efforts to counter Russia elsewhere, including in Libya, Syria and Ukraine.

By Cagatay Cebe

In Istanbul, reporting on security and counterterrorism

Analysis

What's driving Israel's largest West Bank operation in decades?

Analysts believe the aim of Israel’s large-scale operation in the West Bank is to ultimately pave the way for the establishment of more settlements.

By Ahmad Melhem

In Ramallah, reporting on politics

Iraq says 14 ISIS members killed in airstrikes

Iraqi forces said ISIS leaders were among those killed in the desert strikes, as discussions on the US troop presence in the country and the group’s persistence in neighboring Syria continue.

Iraq

Tensions surge in Horn of Africa as Ethiopia’s ambitions clash with Somalia, Egypt

Tensions in the Horn of Africa bubble following a weapons delivery from Egypt to Somalia on Tuesday and Ethiopia's accusing Somalia of colluding with foreign governments.

Egypt

Analysis

As Khamenei signals openness to negotiations, is another nuclear deal possible?

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is signaling openness to resuming talks with the United States about Tehran’s nuclear enrichment but has also sought to emphasize that its rival cannot be trusted.

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military