In Gaza, pressure builds on Hamas to solve power crisis amid heat wave Palestinian activists in the Gaza Strip are launching campaigns to pressure Hamas into resolving the power crisis, which has worsened this past month due to a severe heat wave. Palestine
Analysis Iran on Washington’s mind as concerns over Israel army fissures grow The joint military drills, continued security dialogue and visit in Israel by the CENTCOM commander, all reflect growing concerns in the United States over the readiness of the IDF. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Top White House officials meet MBS to talk Saudi-Israel normalization National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh as the White House seeks to further integrate Israel into the Middle East. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Algeria and Egypt express ‘concern’ over Niger coup The coup in the West African country could be a victory for Russia. The Gulf has economic interests in the region. Gulf
Lebanon void expands as Central Bank, security, presidential posts go vacant As the presidential vacuum enters its ninth month, the central bank and the army are also facing a leadership void as political divisions hinder appointments. Lebanon
Iraq’s Yazidis appeal to Baghdad for funds to rebuild their native Sinjar Iraq's Yazidi groups are pleading for more financial assistance to rebuild Sinjar, which was decimated by the Islamic State. Iraq
Kuwait to begin drilling in disputed gas field with Iran Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s dispute with Iran over the Durra gas field is coming amid improved ties between Iran and the Gulf. Gulf
Iraqi dinar falls 17% against dollar amid US restrictions over Iran deals The current depreciation follows 14 Iraqi banks being barred from using the dollar amid a crackdown on smuggling to Iran. Iraq
Turkey’s Central Bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 58% Turkey’s new Central Bank Governor Gaye Erkan reiterated the bank’s commitment to tighter monetary policy, but maintained that the shift would be gradual. Turkey
