Netanyahu asks Israeli right to stop 'dangerous' coalition Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on lawmakers to oppose the broad-based governing coalition and accused his former aide, Yamina leader Naftali Bennett, of "selling out." Israel
Meeting with Biden looms as critical test for Erdogan Turkey’s relationship with the United States poses the toughest test for Erdogan in the coming period, bound to sway both his foreign policy and political alliances at home. Turkey
US lawmakers condemn threats to Palestinian community center in NJ The Palestinian American Community Center said that a caller told them to "go back where you came from" and threatened to sexually assault their staff. News Brief
Despite agreements, fate of Israel’s new government still uncertain Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, senior Likud members and settler leaders are calling upon legislators in Yamina and New Hope to defect from the change bloc. Israel
Israel’s new president brings spirit of compromise Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog was chosen Israel’s new president only hours before Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid announced the composition of a new government. Israel
Israel’s new government explained If the eight-faction change government succeeds in getting sworn in, this is how it will look like. Israel
Russia expands Syrian air base to boost regional presence Russia is working on expanding the Hmeimim air base in Syria to accommodate all types of aircraft. Syria
The Takeaway: Israel’s new government united in opposition to Bibi but not much else Israeli Arab party leader Mansour Abbas makes history as dealmaker; will Hamas and Assad bury the hatchet; Does Hadi have a future in Yemen? Egypt, Sudan double down on military, economic ties; update on UN Iraq report; more! Israel
Egypt promises $500 million to Gaza, excludes Hamas Egypt's relations with Hamas have improved greatly, but Cairo insists on keeping Gaza's reconstruction money out of its hands. Egypt
Minutes before deadline expires, Israel gets new government Minutes before his mandate expired, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid announced that he had called President Reuven Rivlin to tell him that Lapid had signed agreements providing the support needed to form a government that will oust Benjamin Netanyahu from power. Israel
Sudan puts Russia naval base deal under review A top military officer denied the review was connected to increased ties with the United States. Russia / Mideast
American man charged with attempting to join Islamic State in Egypt Members of Elvin Hunter Bgorn Williams’ mosque in the US city of Seattle alerted federal agents to his activities. By Al-Monitor Staff
Fire reported at Iranian oil refinery near Tehran The fire at the Tondguyan refinery was reportedly caused by a leak at a liquid gas pipeline. Iran
IDF arrests senior Hamas official in West Bank Jamal Taweel sought to reestablish a Hamas office in Ramallah, the IDF said. Palestine
Erdogan threatens to strike refugee camp inside Iraq The rhetoric against Makhmour, a settlement where residents are overwhelmingly sympathetic to the Kurdistan Workers Party, could be part of a strategy to divert attention away from economic problems at home. Iraq
Turkey’s lira hits record low again The currency’s drop followed comments made by President Erdogan about lowering interest rates. News Brief
