Fearing war crimes claims, Israel warns 30 soldiers not to travel abroad: What we know The Israeli military is warning officers and soldiers that courts abroad could open investigations into them for serving in Gaza. Israel
Analysis Syrian rebel offensive worries Gulf states as they rally around Assad Most Arab Gulf states have quickly expressed solidarity with Damascus, but the ongoing rebel offensive has caught many by surprise and adds a layer of uncertainty over Arab normalization with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. By Giorgio Cafiero
Analysis Growing arms race tests Morocco’s military tech edge, Israel ties Morocco has been steadily building up its military in recent years and in November reports surfaced that the North African country was in talks to acquire Turkish drones. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Norway's sovereign fund divests from Israel's Bezeq over West Bank links Norway’s sovereign wealth fund said it has sold all of its shares in Israel’s largest telecoms firm Bezeq, as it provides services to the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel
Who are Iran Quds Force officers deployed to Syria amid rebel offensive? The team is led by a former Quds Force Syria branch commander, who Iranian media said had played a leading role in the 2016 anti-militant operations in Aleppo. Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Assad to engage rebels as Fidan readies for talks with Iran, Russia Turkey's president held calls on Syria with his Russian counterpart and Iraq's prime minister, while the top Turkish diplomat is expected to meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts for three-party talks. Turkey
Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member: What we know Germany has arrested a man suspected of membership in Hezbollah accused of running two affiliated associations in Germany. Lebanon
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