US senate votes unanimously to suspend Azerbaijan's military assistance The Biden administration has balked at authorizing additional military assistance to Baku in the wake of the September Nagorno-Karabakh war, and lawmakers are pushing for a two-year moratorium. By Al-Monitor Staff
US envoy reports 'tidal wave of antisemitism' worldwide amid Gaza war Biden administration antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt said there is a difference between protesting in support of Palestine and attacking Jews, and praised European governments for their efforts to fight bigotry. Israel
Israel's raid in West Bank leaves several dead following US warning of escalation Israel is increasing military raids in the West Bank concurrent with the war in Gaza. Palestine
Israel approves daily fuel transfer to Gaza for water, sewage treatment after US request Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi cites fear of disease affecting Gaza residents, Israeli soldiers, the military campaign and hostages for the move. Israel
Why did Lebanon issue warrant for journalist over interview with Israeli official? Journalists reporting on the prospects of Lebanon being dragged into a war have faced growing pressure and harassment. Lebanon
Interview Fear shouldn’t overtake rationality in approach to artificial intelligence, says UAE AI minister In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, UAE AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama discusses how states should govern the technology and whether fears about machine intelligence are founded. Omar Sultan Al Olama UAE Minister of State
What awaits Turkey's economy as its foreign exchange woes ease? After the March local polls, Ankara will be free of major domestic political concerns and is expected to enact a stern program to cool the economy and make real progress in fighting inflation. Turkey
Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria target Hezbollah, Iran-backed groups The strikes come amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel war in the Gaza Strip. Syria
Analysis Inside Israel’s three ‘day after’ options for Gaza amid government split Israel had three main options for administering Gaza after its war against Hamas, all with notable obstacles. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
