Israeli military chief Halevi hints he’ll resign after Oct. 7 probe Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has hinted that after the investigation into Hamas' attack on southern Israel, he intends to resign over the army's failures that day. Israel
Analysis As Lebanon ceasefire holds, Israel sees opportunity to apply Syria model against Hezbollah Israeli security chiefs warn that Hezbollah is likely to violate the US-mediated ceasefire deal. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey deems 'unacceptable' any Greek Cyprus NATO membership attempt The Turkish statement came as the president of Cyprus suggested that his country could eventually become a NATO member. Turkey
Turkey scales back $23 billion F-16 deal with US Turkey scrapped plans to acquire F-16 modernization kits for domestic industry to take over, the Turkish defense minister said. Turkey
Analysis From UNRWA to ICC, how Republican Congress would shift Middle East policy By Megan Mineiro In Washington, DC, reporting on US Congress
Analysis Saudi Arabia to pursue two-track approach for Trump presidency By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Saudi military trains with Greek forces Saudi Arabia and Greece signed a missile deal earlier this year and are both allies of the UAE and Egypt. News Brief
UAE weighs opportunities, risks in Afghan diplomatic scrum The US withdrawal and return of the Taliban has shaken up relationships in the Gulf and South Asia. Gulf
Iran says SCO membership to end isolation Iran is hoping to expand its economic ties after it enters the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Iran
Confidence-building measures with Israel trigger mixed reactions among PA leaders Palestinian leaders exhibit varying reactions toward the confidence-building measures with Israel. Palestine
Turkey’s defense industry suffers setback but future remains promising The Turkish defense industry saw a significant decline in its revenues last year according to newly released data, but companies in the sector remain optimistic about their growth prospects. Turkey
Protesters accuse IDF of tying soldiers' hands after deadly clash In the wake of the death of IDF soldier Barel Hadaria Shmueli, hundreds of Israeli service members have been demanding the rules for live fire engagement be loosened. Israel
Netanyahu goes after Bennett, with IDF paying the price In his zeal to attack Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu and associates are even ready to tarnish the IDF and its commanders. Israel
Israel asks Egypt to pressure Hamas to end border violence In a meeting yesterday between senior Israeli and Egyptian defense officials, Israel asked Egypt to pressure Hamas to stop the ongoing nightly demonstrations by the Gaza border. Israel
What Erdogan missed in skipping Baghdad conference The Turkish president’s absence from the regional summit in Baghdad underscores the urgent need for Turkey to mend fences with Iraq and rethink the cost of its confrontational policies in the region. Turkey
UK willing to strike IS-K in Afghanistan after withdrawal The United Kingdom can strike Afghanistan if the opportunity is presented, the Royal Air Force chief has said. Gulf
Pentagon does not dispute civilian deaths in Kabul drone strike The Pentagon says military officials spoke with Taliban contacts to investigate reports of civilian casualties from yesterday's drone strike. News Brief
Israeli bill gives ultra-Orthodox choice between IDF service, work A new IDF conscription bill offers the ultra-Orthodox a choice between military service and going to work. Israel
