Plans for new Israeli-Bedouin town face array of obstacles The Bennett government plans on establishing a new Bedouin city in the Negev, but the way to realizing the project seems long and complicated. Israel
Spyware firm seeks help from Israeli government as backlash continues The spyware company NSO is seeking help from the Israeli government in the wake of the US Department of Commerce’s blacklisting. Israel
Iranian helicopter made 'dangerous' approach to US Navy ship, Pentagon says Iran and the United States are upping the ante in the Gulf ahead of a planned return to negotiations in Vienna. Gulf
Intel: Russia displays new fighter jet at Dubai Airshow 2021 With the Su-75 Checkmate on display, Russia aims to remind the Emirates and other nations they have options when it comes to fifth-generation fighters. Russia / Mideast
Turkish foreign minister meets Iranian president in Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said there is “no ceiling for elevation of ties with Turkey.” News Brief
Israeli defense minister to visit Morocco in first since normalization Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is expected to sign security cooperation agreements with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Loudiyi. Morocco
Qatar to begin distributing money to Gazan families again Qatar and Israel reached an agreement in August to resume the payments to the Palestinian enclave, which ended after the latest war in May. News Brief
Iraq to repatriate citizens stranded at Belarus border The Iraqi announcement came as the European Union said it would step up sanctions on the Belarusian government and some airlines. Iraq
Kuwait's aging ruler hands some duties to crown prince No reason was given for 84-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah temporarily relinquishing his duties. Kuwait
Ahead of Vienna meeting, Israel’s Lapid multiplies efforts against Iran Preparing for the United States resuming talks on Iran Nov. 29, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and his team are active in Brussels, Paris and Washington to advance Israeli positions. Israel
Erdogan woos Armenia with regional cooperation proposal A transport corridor for Azerbaijan via Armenian territory — a plan that has stoked Turkey’s strategic ambitions in the region — remains on paper a year on, but that’s not the only obstacle to normalization between the three neighbors. Turkey
Israel seeks release of couple arrested for espionage in Istanbul In an incident that threatens to further strain Turkey-Israel relations, Jerusalem is working to secure the release of an Israeli couple arrested in Istanbul Friday after reportedly taking photos of a presidential residence. Turkey
Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to prominent doctors, scholars The official Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom will grant citizenship to “experts and exceptional global talents." Saudi Arabia
Iraqi airstrikes hit terror targets The Islamic State maintains a presence in the Salah ad-Din area of northern Iraq. News Brief
Bennett in bind over prayer space by Western Wall Prime Minister Naftali Bennett knows that in the current political constellation, he has little choice but to advance the outline for a Jewish prayer space by the Western Wall. Israel
