The US president expected to tell Erdogan that defense cooperation will resume after years of tension over Ankara's purchase of S-400 system from Russia, according to the The New York Times.

Western diplomats and political officials from the Middle East are pessimistic about the talks between the countries. Harsh statements against the US by Iranian leaders during the week of mourning for Khamenei, along with calls to take revenge on Trump and his supporters, are doing little to ease tensions. In the background, Iran is setting additional regional demands, including an end to Israel's military confrontation in southern Lebanon, making it harder to formulate a comprehensive permanent agreement.

Direct taxation, control of markets and smuggling are helping Hamas swell its coffers. Funds from abroad are funneled into the Gaza Strip through an offset mechanism in the form of goods. The IDF is divided: Southern Command is pushing for a return to fighting, while the General Staff warns against military rule in Gaza. A security official says the resignation of the head of the terrorist organization's government committee is "only for show, for the Americans. On the ground, nothing will change."

The prime minister gave his second interview to Fox News in two days, warning against the military strengthening of Ankara. Ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, Israel is demanding that member states condemn the Turkish foreign minister’s remarks against Israel.

In an Irish politics exam, students were given background material presenting harsh allegations against Israel, including figures on deaths, the destruction of educational facilities and conditions of malnutrition among children in Gaza.