Analysis In Syria, Arab engagement with Assad may fall short The Biden administration’s realism on Syria frustrates critics, as the country becomes the site of Israeli attacks and US-Iran clashes. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
Report: Israel tech sector still among world’s strongest Judicial fallout and layoffs have not hurt the industry's world standing, according to a report from Dealroom.co and Tel Aviv Tech. Israel
US seeks to keep seized Iranian weapons bound for Yemen The weapons seized in December by US Central Command include more than one million rounds of ammunition and thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades. Yemen
OPEC+ likely to maintain output in light of Kurdish oil dispute Analysts say the OPEC+ alliance is unlikely to cut production and there could be be a oil glut in the second half of 2023. Gulf
Saudi's Aramco could list in Hong Kong as China relations warm Aramco's latest deals in the Chinese market are fueling speculation that the Saudi giant could be set to list one of its subsidiary companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). Gulf
Bullets hit Turkey's opposition party office ahead of critical polls The suspect held in the incident reportedly told police that he accidentally hit the building. Turkey
Lebanon on cusp of network blackout as dispute grows with telecom workers The Lebanese government has threatened to take over the country’s state-run telecom company with the help of the army as workers continue to strike for a salary increase. Lebanon
UAE Central Bank revokes license of Russia's MTS Bank as sanctions tighten The Central Bank of the UAE plans to close the Russian bank’s operations within six months from the date of the decision. Gulf
Iran lashes out as Azerbaijan opens embassy in Israel Israel’s security and political relations with Azerbaijan are strengthening, much to the Islamic Republic’s chagrin. Iran
Israeli, Cypriot, Greek FMs discuss Iran's IRGC in Cyprus meeting The Iranian threat, security cooperation, joint energy projects and tourism were all discussed at the three-way meeting of the Israeli, Cypriot and Greek foreign ministers in Nicosia. Israel
Analysis Israel’s Netanyahu has made himself persona non grata in Washington The conciliatory phone call between Blinken and Cohen could not hide the growing rift and even crisis developing between Jerusalem and the Biden administration. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Rabbis ask Netanyahu to allow Passover sacrifice on Temple Mount during Ramadan Jerusalem police is vigilant, as Temple Mount activists are urging Jews to offer biblical Passover sacrifice at the holy site. Israel
