Four Israeli soldiers arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran: What to know Since the Oct. 7 attacks, several Israelis have been prosecuted for spying for Iran, but this is the first case involving active-duty soldiers. Israel
'Apartheid': Arab countries including UAE, Jordan decry new Israeli law A group of foreign ministers struck out at a new Israeli law requiring the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism in military courts. Palestine
Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, hard-liner with IRGC ties, likely Iran’s next supreme leader The late supreme leader's son has long operated behind the scenes in Iran’s political system and has close ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran
Kuwait amends citizenship law amid revocation spree: What to know Kuwait has stripped around 50,000 people of their citizenship over alleged forgery and security concerns, with observers alleging the government is silencing critics. Kuwait
Interview Treated as 'enemies’: Ahmad Tibi accuses Netanyahu government of indifference to Arab Israeli lives Ahmad Tibi Knesset member and Ta'al Party leader
Analysis Despite Israeli concerns, sources say Trump giving Iran talks up to 2 months By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Meet Eli Sharvit, Trump critic and Netanyahu's outsider nominee to lead Shin Bet In a surprise move, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated former Israeli naval commander Eli Sharvit to become Shin Bet chief despite his lack of intelligence experience. Israel
What does Netanyahu's judicial law mean for Israel's separation of powers? In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Yesh Atid's Karin Elharar slammed the new composition of the nominating committee for judges, a move, she said, toward the government’s goal of eroding the judiciary's power. Israel
Turkey deports BBC reporter as detentions near 1,880 amid protest crackdown A BBC journalist was deported as Turkish authorities widened their media crackdown, with around 250 people having been detained pending trial during protests. Turkey
Turkey's opposition elects acting mayor as Imamoglu remains detained, protests persist The Turkish president accuses opposition of sabotaging the economy amid ongoing detentions against protestors over the arrest of the Istanbul mayor. Turkey
Analysis Emboldened by Trump, Netanyahu is driving Israel into judicial crisis Empowered by moves in Washington, Prime Minister Netanyahu fired Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and is pushing for the sacking of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
How Netanyahu's sacking of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar could backfire on Israel The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is likely to further erode Israel’s rule of law and democratic principles. Israel
Turkey suspends Imamoglu’s mayoral duties, keeps him under arrest as more protests expected The Istanbul mayor was temporarily suspended from his duties after his formal arrest by an Istanbul court on Sunday. Turkey
Turkey bans protests in Ankara, Izmir as crowds grow over Imamoglu's arrest As protests widen in Turkey over the Istanbul mayor’s detention, authorities issue fresh bans and take legal action against protesters. Turkey
Turkey arrests 37 more as protests continue over Imamoglu's detention As Turkey’s opposition parties rally in solidarity with Istanbul's mayor, Turkish authorities have moved forward with more detentions. Turkey
Protests in Turkey as Imamoglu, key Erdogan rival, is arrested As the detention of Istanbul's mayor and the arrest of more than 100 raise alarms over an escalating crackdown on opposition, internet access across Turkey has slowed and protests are banned in Istanbul. Turkey
Turkish university revokes Imamoglu's degree, jeopardizing presidential bid The decision came days before the primary to be held on Sunday, when the Istanbul mayor was highly likely to be chosen as the presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition party. Turkey
Hearing delayed after Lebanese doctor with US visa deported: What to know A Lebanese citizen is the latest in a string of detentions, visa revocations and deportations conducted by the Trump administration. United States
