Egypt agreed for Abbas to enter Gaza but Israel refused: Report After rejecting a request from the Palestinian Authority to allow President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Gaza via the Erez or Kerem Shalom crossings, Israel reportedly declined a request by Egypt to enable Abbas to enter the strip via the Rafah crossing. Israel
Analysis First in 30 years: How Allenby Bridge attack could upend Jordan-Israel ties Despite the strained relationship between Jordan's King Abdullah and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, neither of the governments wishes to see the breakout of violence on the border or the Temple Mount. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Erdogan: Turkey plans 'legal steps' for Israel's killing of US-Turkish activist Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vows legal action against Israel in response to the killing of US-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during a protest in the West Bank. Turkey
Analysis What defines China’s interests in Sudan as Xi met Burhan in Beijing? China’s main concern in the region is the security of oil pipelines that carry South Sudan’s oil through Sudan, said one expert. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iran’s alleged missile shipment to Russia: What we know Recent reports allege Iran sent a shipment of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to aid in its war in Ukraine; both confirmation and denial of the reports are coming out of Iran. Iran
Turkish soldier killed in PKK clash in Iraqi Kurdistan as Baghdad presses Ankara to withdraw Recent civilian deaths have reignited calls from Iraqi officials for the withdrawal of thousands of Turkish troops deployed across Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkey
Saudi crown prince meets Russia's Lavrov at GCC meetings in Riyadh Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of GCC ministerial meetings in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
CENTCOM chief in Israel again as tensions on Lebanon border increase CENTCOM chief Michael Kurilla arrived to Israel, as Hezbollah continues to fire rockets and drones towards the north of the country. Israel
