G7 nations warn Iran against sending ballistic missiles to Russia

The United States and allies are warning of new economic sanctions should Tehran equip the Russian military with ballistic missiles amid the war in Ukraine.

By Jared Szuba

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

Analysis

Why Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu is an 'earthquake' in Israeli politics

Senate Majority Leader Schumer had the Israeli prime minister's back for many years, but the Gaza war and Netanyahu's hard-line government have changed the political calculus.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Israeli delegation heads to Qatar to review Hamas' cease-fire proposal

Israel and Hamas have so far failed to agree on the terms of a cease-fire in Gaza that would include a prisoner swap.

Palestine

Turkey hopeful on $1.4 billion reimbursement from US for F-35 deals

Turkey can get its money back, Turkish defense officials say, as ties with Washington strengthen following Sweden’s admission to NATO and Ankara’s F-16 purchase.

Turkey

Iraq bans PKK as security ties with Turkey gain momentum

The decision comes after the high-level talks between Turkish and Iraqi officials in Baghdad.

Turkey

Iran sends delegation to Afghanistan as Taliban-Tehran ties see boost

Iran’s relations with the Taliban are seeing a thaw after a period of tension over deportation of Afghans from the Islamic Republic last year.

Iran

Saudi media hosting more Israeli figures since Gaza war

Saudi television channels and newspapers have interviewed several Israeli officials since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

Legacy: Gulf

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US sanctions West Bank outposts linked to settler attacks on Palestinians

The sanctions are a response to an uptick in settler violence in the West Bank that the United Nations blames for the deaths of at least nine Palestinians since Oct. 7.

Israel

Israel should ease 'unnecessary restrictions' on key Gaza goods, Blinken says

The top US diplomat acknowledged Israeli concerns about "dual-use" items ending up the hands of Hamas, but said "greater clarity" is needed for humanitarian groups whose work is hindered by "unnecessary restrictions."

Palestine

Record wave of antisemitic attacks leaves Britain’s Jews on edge

In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on Israel, there has been a record number of anti-Semitic attacks targeting Britain’s estimated 271,000 Jews.

By Amberin Zaman , Jack Dutton

Will Biden offer Netanyahu off-ramp to Rafah invasion?

While President Joe Biden said an Israeli military push into Rafah without a plan to protect civilians is a "red line," he implied he would not restrict military aid to Israel if its leaders launch such an operation.

Israel

Three top Turkey officials to visit Iraq as Erdogan threatens Kurdish militants

The officials’ visit signals a fresh drive to dial up pressure on the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which Ankara accuses of collaborating with Kurdish militants.

Turkey