Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Israel’s attacks targeting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity constitute one of the most serious threats to regional stability, speaking at a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, in Ankara. Following their meeting at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Fidan said Syria had contributed to maintaining...
A dispute has erupted between Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz and the country’s military leadership after Katz announced on live television that he had dismissed Major General Avi Bluth, despite the Israeli military stating that the decision was made without the knowledge of Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and that Bluth remains in his position....
Israel has objected to the United States’ 15-point plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, arguing that it does not sufficiently address its demands for Hamas to be disarmed and for the Gaza Strip to be fully demilitarized. According to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, Israel has formally raised objections...
The proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, one of the key issues discussed during the NATO Summit in Ankara, has reportedly created tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to U.S. media reports, President Trump was “furious” over Netanyahu’s public criticism of the planned F-35 sale to...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Washington, D.C., on Saturday to attend the memorial and funeral services for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, whom he described after his death as “one of Israel’s greatest friends.” During the visit, Netanyahu is also expected to seek a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According...
Lebanese and Israeli delegations met again in Rome today to discuss the implementation of a U.S.-brokered framework agreement. While the Lebanese government hopes for tangible progress toward a gradual Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, significant disagreements between the parties make a swift breakthrough unlikely. The talks are focused on implementing the plan agreed upon in...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that maintaining Israel’s military air superiority in the region remains one of the country’s top priorities, adding that Israel is prepared for every possible scenario amid rapidly changing geopolitical dynamics. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for the Israeli military, Netanyahu argued that the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East...
The Israeli and Greek militaries have resumed joint military exercises over the Aegean Sea following the end of the conflict with Iran, according to reports. Israel’s Channel 12 television reported that in recent years, the two countries’ air forces have focused their cooperation on training, intelligence sharing, and preparing for complex long-range operational scenarios. Refueling...
Following Israel’s unanimous approval of a decision recognizing the 1915 Armenian events as “genocide,” Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the move as a “distortion of history” and called on Israel to reconsider its position. Türkiye, meanwhile, characterized the decision as a political move aimed at diverting attention from Gaza. In a statement, the Azerbaijani...
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly used harsh language during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. According to a newly published book, Trump pressured Netanyahu not to back away from the deal, telling him, “All Jews are tired of you.” It is...