Analysis ‘Lion's Den’ sharpens West Bank conflict as Israeli elections loom Israel’s ultra-right could boost Netanyahu; Iran returns as election issue, via Ukraine. By Week in Review
Saudi, Chinese energy leaders pledge further cooperation While the United States is upset at Saudi Arabia over its decision to decrease oil production, the kingdom’s energy ties with China are improving. Gulf
As Iran protests enter sixth week, women take to Afghanistan's streets Some of the largest protests led by women started after a Sept. 30 suicide attack on an educational center in Kabul in which 53 Hazara girls were killed. Iran
Can Erdogan pull up his sagging support? Unlike previous polls that suggest steady decrease for Erdogan and his ruling party, a recent poll shows the tide may have been turned. Turkey
Animal-free dairy plant to open in UAE The United Arab Emirates is getting its first vegan dairy production facility as demand for non-animal-based products rises in the Gulf. United Arab Emirates
Israel agrees to PA helicopter purchase With West Bank tensions calming somewhat, Israel has agreed for the Palestinian Authority to acquire helicopters for Palestinian officials to travel to Jordan and within the West Bank. Israel
New Netanyahu memoir slams Obama, Clinton, Ehud Barak In his autobiography published this week, shortly before the Nov. 1 elections, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu settles scores with both American and Israeli leaders. Israel
Netanyahu plays dangerous game as extremist bloc grows stronger Ultranationalist Itamar Ben Gvir, once shunned as a supporter of the outlawed Kahane movement, is increasingly popular among the Israeli right at the expense of opposition chief Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
