After Jordan drone attack, US has few options to de-escalate with Iran

The Biden White House faces increasing pressure to respond to the deadliest attack on the US military since 2021 as Israel's war in Gaza thrusts some 30,000 troops in the Middle East closer toward war with Iran and its proxies.

Iran

Biden faces Iran dilemma after drone attack kills US troops

The Biden administration is under pressure from Republicans to strike inside Iran after an attack by one of its proxies killed three American troops in Jordan.

Iran

Analysis

EU split on UNRWA funding: Germany, Italy suspend while others call for audit

Several Western countries have decided to follow the Americans and suspend their donations to UNRWA, at least until an investigation is carried out into allegations that some of their staff participated in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

What does ISIS' church attack in Turkey say about rise of Tajikistani militants?

The shooting at a church in Istanbul marks the first Islamic State attack in Turkey since 2017 as the extremist offshoot ISIS-K seeks to expand.

Turkey

Israel carries out strikes in Syria targeting south Damascus: government

A number of Iranian IRGC members have been killed in strikes in Syria attributed to Israel in recent weeks.

Syria

UNRWA could run out of Gaza funding in a month as many in West cut aid

Several countries including the United States have halted their funding to UNRWA in Gaza over Israeli allegations that some of the agency’s employees were involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel, putting the crucial humanitarian work in the enclave at risk.

Palestine

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3 US troops killed, 25 wounded in Iran-backed drone attack in Jordan

President Joe Biden has vowed to respond after US troops were killed by a suspected Iran-backed militia for first time since Israel's war in Gaza began.

Jordan

Can Turkey, US finally clean the slate after Sweden’s NATO ratification?

Ankara’s ratification of Stockholm’s NATO bid creates new opportunities for US-Turkish relations.

Turkey

Israeli Tourism Ministry shifts focus to evacuees

Israel’s Tourism Ministry took the lead in housing tens of thousands of people who fled their homes in the south and the north of the country following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

Israel

Analysis

Netanyahu isolated, threatened by Gaza deal on eve of Mossad-CIA-Qatar talks

With American, Egyptian, Israeli and Qatari officials closer to a deal, Netanyahu may soon have to choose between the hostages in Gaza and the hard-liners holding him hostage.

By Ben Caspit

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

Analysis

What is the significance of ICJ ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza?

The ruling by the UN’s top court could push Israel to alter its military actions in Gaza, while the US’ response to the case may hurt its international standing.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Why are Iran hard-liners axing Rouhani from political scene?

By disqualifying Rouhani, Iran's ruling hard-liners pushed yet another boundary in their campaign to ensure that no influential, moderate figure will have a say in deciding the country's next supreme leader.

Iran