Turkey puts on trial 16 members of Israeli 'spy ring'
Ankara says suspects allegedly spied on Palestinian and Turkish students and other people on behalf of Israel.
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Iran unveils new missile, boasts it can strike Israel, evade air defenses
The "Khaibar-buster," a reference to a Jewish castle overrun by Muslim warriors in the early days of Islam, has a range of 1,450 kilometers, or 900 miles and can defeat missile shield systems, according to Iranian state TV.
New initiative eyes regional bloc, including Israel
The US ambassadors of Israel, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan recently discuss expanding ties in various areas in the aim of countering Russian and Iranian growth.
Turkey says warming ties with Israel 'not at the expense of Palestinians'
Statement comes as country puts on trial 16 for allegedly spying for Israel.
2 potential Abbas successors named to top PLO posts
Hussein al-Sheikh, who serves as key liaison with Israel and the United States, is to join the PLO's Executive Committee while Rawhi Fattouh will head the PLO's highest decision-making body, the National Council.
Iran says removal of sanctions 'red line' as 8th round resumes
"The issue of removal of sanctions and Iran benefiting from it is Iran's red line in the talks," Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh says.
Wary of power struggle, PLO grapples with Abbas succession
The Palestine Liberation Organization's Central Council last met in 2018, hampered by internal divisions between the Palestinian factions. Abbas, 86, elected for a four-year term in 2005, has been facing growing opposition to his grip on power.
UAE textbooks teach tolerance as PA curriculum insists on incitement
While Gulf students don’t learn about the Holocaust or the long history of Jews in the region, the curriculum does take the view of a changing Middle East.
US approves potential weapons sales to Mideast allies including F-16s for Jordan
Saudi Arabia is okayed to upgrade its missile defense systems for as much as $23.7 million; UAE is approved to buy $30 million worth of spare and repair parts for its HAWK missile defense systems.
ISIS leader blows up self, family as US commandos raid Syria hideout
Some 50 US commandos land in helicopters and assault a house in a rebel-held corner of Syria, clashing for two hours with gunmen, witnesses say.