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Vance arrives in Israel to shore up Gaza deal

Erdogan heads to Gulf; Iraq to retain some US military advisers; and more.

US Vice President JD Vance boards Air Force Two en route to Israel at Joint Base Andrews on October 20, 2025

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today's edition:

  • Vance arrives in Israel to shore up Gaza deal
  • Erdogan heads to Gulf as Turkey looks to ease energy dependence on Russia
  • Iraq to retain some US military advisers despite troop pivot to Kurdistan region
  • Leaked video shows Khamenei aide's daughter in strapless wedding gown amid Iran's hijab crackdown

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