What's behind Turkey's muted response to Iran-Pakistan escalation? Two considerations stand out in Turkey’s muted response to recent Iranian strikes in Iraq and Pakistan. Turkey
Hamas delegation in Russia, talks Gaza cease-fire, Israeli hostages The trip was the second by senior Hamas officials to Russia since the Oct. 7 attack and Gaza war began with Israel, and comes amid continued fighting and captivity of hostages, including Russian citizens. Palestine
Are Tehran’s internal politics at play in Iran-Pakistan flare-up? Although internal political considerations may have led Tehran to conduct airstrikes in Pakistan, ties between the two are likely to suffer lasting damage. Iran
Analysis Does split in Israel's cabinet threaten Netanyahu's grip on power? Israel war cabinet members Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot are not hiding their frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip and a potential deal for the release of remaining hostages in Gaza. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Mexico, Chile call on ICC to investigate Israel over Gaza war As the International Court of Justice investigates South Africa's complaint, Mexico and Chile are also calling on the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes against Palestinians. Israel
IRGC holds drills as Iran dispatches naval mission to international seas The move coincides with large-scale drills held by Iran’s military and IRGC days after Pakistan struck areas in Iran. Iran
Davos 2024: IAEA chief says monitoring of Iran nuclear sites 'not at a good place' Asked by Al-Monitor if Iran was close to enriching weapons-grade uranium, Grossi responded, “They are already there.” Iran
Analysis 'Hallucination' or realpolitik? Netanyahu's long shot at Israel-Saudi normalization Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still hopes to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia after rejecting US proposals for Palestinian control of Gaza and the West Bank. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
