Turkey
Experts warn of Turkey’s role in Gaza after study finds antisemitism, Hamas support in media
Analyzing approximately 15,000 opinion columns in the widely read newspapers Sabah and Hürriyet, JPPI found that descriptions of Hamas often rely on the “resistance movement” narrative.
Saudi Arabia’s changing strategy and the quiet strain with the UAE - analysis
MBS’s gamble: Saudi leans toward Turkey and Qatar, avoids Israel-US bloc - opinion
Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial
Israel's cabinet members blame Jared Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board
Ministers said Kushner “derailed” Israel’s 2020 sovereignty declaration and continues to pose obstacles because of close political and economic links with Arab leaders.
'Muslim NATO': Turkey in advanced talks to join Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact
What distinguishes current talks from the historical cooperation among the three countries is the effort to formalize these relationships under a mutual defense framework.
Syria's power struggle: Who controls what, and why fighting continues - analysis
For some commentators, the current conflict in Syria boils down to the new Syrian government attacking Kurdish forces. While this is correct in some ways, it is also very simplistic.
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis
Overnight on January 17 and 18, there were major changes on the ground as Arab tribal fighters claimed to seize control of a number of villages and two oil fields on the East side of the Euphrates.
Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report
Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.
Trump did not notify Netanyahu about Qatari, Turkish participation in Gaza's Board of Peace - N12
"We did not tell Netanyahu in advance about the composition of the executive committee. Gaza is now our show, not his show," officials told N12.
Trump's Board of Peace announcement contradicts Israeli policy, PMO says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to take the matter up with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the release added.
Gaza Phase II begins: Trump unveils 'Board of Peace,' demands Hamas disarm
“As I have said before, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. The people of Gaza have suffered long enough. The time is NOW,” Trump wrote.
Syria's Kurdish outreach masks plans for new offensive against SDF in Aleppo - analysis
Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa “affirmed that the injustices witnessed in Syria during the decades of the deposed regime’s rule affected all segments of the Syrian population without exception.”
Tehran doubles down on repression, believing US reluctance will delay new strikes - analysis
Iran's foreign minister claimed that “terrorist elements from the outside” were seeking to drag the US into a conflict.