Middle East
Syrian government announce integration deal with Kurdish forces
The sides announced the deal after Syrian government forces under President Ahmed al-Sharaa captured swathes of northern and eastern Syria from the SDF this month.
Qatar’s takeover of Georgetown University should be investigated
IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
Israel’s delicate role in Iran’s moment of fragility - opinion
Iran’s regime is weakening. Israel must act with patience and discretion, supporting change without overtly interfering in Tehran.
KLM, Air France suspend Israel flights as US-Iran tensions escalate
These cancellations come after US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had an "armada" heading towards Iran.
Iranian-backed militias exploit Syria-SDF clashes to entrench role in Iraq - analysis
The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which are mostly made up of Iranian-backed militias, have now deployed to the border.
As end of ceasefire between Syrian gov’t and Kurds approaches, region asks if it will continue
An extension of the ceasefire would be in the interest of most groups involved.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
Coup to crackdown: Erdogan’s unfinished war on Turkey’s Kurds - opinion
Fifteen percent of the Turkish population, approximately 16 million, are Kurds, and Erdogan needs to accept that they have a right to live their lives as they see fit.
Jerusalem commemorates the ‘Egoz’ shipwreck disaster, 65 years later
This is the tragic story of 44 illegal immigrants – men, women, and children – who set out from Morocco to Israel in 1961 and met their deaths at sea.
'Public diplomacy is not a luxury': Israel’s challenge in 2026 - opinion
How Israel lost the battle for American public opinion and why parts of the Western intellectual elite serve the narratives of its enemies.
Western media’s silence on Iran reveals troubling pattern of ignoring democracy - opinion
Western news coverage often promotes Iran’s regime, ignoring citizens fighting for democracy and freedom.
Trump's board of folly: Why putting Turkey, Qatar in charge of Gaza is a farce - opinion
To place Ankara and Doha – two of the most vocal enablers of Hamas – in charge of shepherding Gaza toward peace is akin to appointing the tobacco lobby to run the World Health Organization.
