UNESCO chief says door open for Israel to come back The United States is in the process of rejoining UNESCO after leaving it six years ago, while Israel currently has no intention to once again follow suit. Israel
Iran cheers Albania's raid on exiled MEK group, wants more Tehran expressed satisfaction with the Albanian government's surprise crackdown on the largest exiled Iranian opposition organization, which has been engaged in violence against the Islamic Republic for over four decades. Iran
Israel: seizure of millions of dollars in crypto linked to Iran IRGC, Hezbollah The news follows Hamas announcing it will not use Bitcoin anymore and more government scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions, including by the United States. Israel
New Congressional task force to take on US foreign arms sales process A bipartisan task force launched by House Foreign Affairs panel chair Rep. Michael McCaul follows internal reviews at the Pentagon and the State Department on steps to speed up the foreign arms sale process. Washington Connection
Millions of Muslims mark Eid al-Adha in Saudi Arabia after hajj pilgrimage Muslims in the region are celebrating Eid al-Adha despite soaring prices. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Snubbed by Biden, Israel’s Netanyahu will visit China as it expands influence Pursuing other diplomatic opportunities, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will soon visit China. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Lebanon seizes Captagon shipment bound for central Africa, Gulf Lebanon's latest bust comes as US sanctions and other measures work to counter trafficking in the country. Lebanon
Turkey arrests prominent TV journalist over criticizing Ocalan's isolation Journalist Merdan Yanardag’s arrest comes amid a post-election climate in which many journalists feel threatened, according to media watchdogs. Turkey
Israel's Herzog calls Abbas, condemns settler violence against Palestinians Speaking on the phone with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli President Isaac Herzog slammed the violent rampage of settlers in recent days in several Palestinian villages. Israel
Turkey’s conservatives tighten grip on schools as imams appointed ‘spiritual counselors’ Pro-secular parties and education unions launch a series of protests after Izmir's Religious Affairs Office, the local branch of Turkey’s powerful Diyanet, assigns imams and preachers to one-third of elementary and secondary schools for spiritual guidance. Turkey
Analysis US delivers 'tough talk' to Israeli officials over West Bank escalation The Israeli government has been warned that the Biden administration won’t stand idly by while settlers attack West Bank Palestinians. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
