Israel-Saudi normalization requires concessions for Palestinians Diplomatic sources estimate that the chances of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepting Saudi normalization conditions, such as a settlement freeze or more Muslim autonomy on the Temple Mount, are close to nil. Israel
At last, Israel’s Netanyahu invited to UAE for COP28 The Israeli leader may have to wait until November, for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, for his first public visit to the Emirates. Israel
Israel raises interest rates to highest level since 2006 The Israeli economy was also affected by the government’s controversial judicial reform plans earlier in the year, though the situation may normalize following the reform’s pause. Israel
What's behind removal of Palestinian Mohammed Assaf's song from Spotify? Spotify says the Gazan artist’s song was removed from its streaming service by "the distributor." Social media users call the act discriminatory and part of the ongoing censorship of Palestinian content masked under the guise of eliminating anti-Israeli sentiment. Palestine
US 'deeply troubled' by Israel's Homesh settlement order The State Department also expressed alarm over the visit by right-wing minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Israel's flashpoint holy site. Israel
Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim awaits Manchester United decision as West Ham rumors swirl A report by El Pais linked the Qatari royal to the east London-based team. Qatar
Turkey Elections: Ogan’s endorsement boosts Erdogan in Sunday’s runoff The endorsement from Sinan Ogan, who received more than 5% in first round of vote, bolsters the president’s chances of winning Sunday's poll. Turkey
Lebanon’s Hezbollah stages war games, unveils drone weapon against Israel The exercises elicited condemnation from local parties in Lebanon. Lebanon
New EU sanctions on Iran target Basij, judiciary after executions The foreign ministers of the European Union have adopted an eighth round of sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities responsible for serious breaches of human rights. Iran
Turkey Elections: Currency fears grow ahead of presidential runoff Turkey’s foreign exchange crunch has become so grave that the authorities would even go for limiting cash withdrawals from credit cards to keep the Turkish lira from plunging. Turkey
Iran replaces security chief Shamkhani with IRGC official Ali Shamkhani was heavily involved in Iranian foreign policy and will be replaced by a senior member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran
UK business minister heads to Gulf to discuss GCC trade deal Kemi Badenoch will meet her counterparts in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as well as the new GCC secretary general in a five-day trip. Gulf
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