Turkey
Turkey deepens role in Gaza’s 'Day After' through contacts with Hamas
An examination of the sequence of events and official statements indicates that Turkey is working to advance a framework in which Hamas would be recognized in any future Palestinian arrangement.
Mashaal to Al Jazeera Forum: Hamas disarming risks making Gazans ‘easy victims to be eliminated'
Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study
Banning the Muslim Brotherhood: A good start, but only a first step - opinion
How Hamas plans to survive Phase II of Gaza ceasefire with Turkey's help - analysis
This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed.
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
Growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE reflect shifting Gulf alliances, with implications for Israel and the US role in the region.
MBS’s gamble: Saudi leans toward Turkey and Qatar, avoids Israel-US bloc - opinion
Saudi Crown Prince shifts strategy, leaning on Turkey and Qatar while Israel-US-UAE alliance strengthens.
Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial
Netanyahu and his government should have devised a “day after” proposal that made Israel an integral partner, instead of kowtowing to Trump’s whims and the Board of Peace’s dictates.
Trump's Board of Peace offers Israel a new alternative to the untrustworthy UN - opinion
If Israel acts wisely and courageously, it can become an architect of a more supportive international reality.
Why Trump’s money diplomacy cannot tame Hamas, Erdogan, Venezuela - opinion
Money can buy a lot. But Trump and company need to know that ideologues and fanatic theocracy-driven terrorists are beyond the price he can pay.
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.
Israel’s election under fire: Navigating free speech amid information, cognitive war - opinion
As Israel heads into its first post–Oct. 7 election, incendiary rhetoric could be captured, weaponized abroad, and deepen Israel’s legitimacy crisis amid a widening cognitive war.
Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan said in a televised interview on Friday.
