As Netanyahu stalls, can Saudis, US internationalize peace framework? The Biden administration is still trying to keep the prospects of Saudi-Israeli normalization alive. Saudi Arabia
Iran reassures Hamas of continued support as Haniyeh visits Tehran The meetings in Tehran were held as Iranian officials celebrated a moment of triumph for Hamas after the United States allowed the UN Security Council to pass a Gaza cease-fire resolution. Iran
Israel confirms Hamas’ Marwan Issa killed in airstrike earlier this month IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed that Hamas' No. 3 in Gaza, Marwan Issa, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on March 10. Israel
More attacks in Baluchistan regions of Iran, Pakistan following border dustup Iran and Pakistan reconciled after their border conflict earlier this year, but clashes involving Baluchi separatists and unidentified armed groups remain an issue. Iran
US rebuts Netanyahu’s ‘inaccurate’ claim UN abstention scuttled hostage talks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the US of a shift in policy, saying its failure to veto a UN Security Council resolution on a Gaza cease-fire encouraged Hamas to reject a proposed hostage-release deal. Israel
Turkey expands crackdown on ISIS after Russia attack Tuesday’s detentions brought the number of people detained in the country to more than 180 since the ISIS branch's attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow. Turkey
Erdogan snags White House invite in diplomatic win, Turkish press reports Turkey's president seems to be finally visiting the White House in May in apparent quid pro quo for approving Sweden’s NATO membership, possibly boosting his ruling party ahead of nationwide polls. Turkey
What we know about latest airstrikes in northeast Syria Syria's Deir ez-Zor has witnessed significant fighting in recent weeks. Syria
Palestinian UN mission makes small gains as all eyes on Qatar cease-fire talks By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Hamas’ Haniyeh heads to Iran for second time since Gaza war Haniyeh's visit comes one day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Palestine
