Five days after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, protests in Turkey are escalating despite violent crackdowns, blocked social networks, and movement restrictions. “Turkey woke up today to a great betrayal,” wrote the ousted mayor from prison, as the Turkish lira tumbles.
An Israeli delegation led by Minister Ron Dermer is expected to meet with senior Trump administration officials in Washington in the coming days for a series of strategic discussions centered on confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Will it reclaim its former strength and global influence, or continue on a path of decline?
Instead of viewing war as a continuation of policy, Trump is sabre-rattling, using force to forge agreements. Attacking the Houthis, pressuring Gaza and overtures to Russia are all part of a single campaign against Iran.
Netanyahu's government is taking more extreme positions and actions, exploiting the fighting to sow division and deepen rifts.
