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“We discussed the full range of regional issues, as well as furthering bilateral relations between our countries,” Gideon Sa’ar said.
While still represented in the Lebanese government, the terrorist group has been dramatically weakened politically, militarily and financially, experts tell JNS.
Iran has reportedly warned neighboring countries they face “severe consequences” should they support a U.S. strike.
The Palestinian Information Center published a photo of “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl, identifying her as a French physician.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons fears that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles are unsecured.
Hakan Fidan pointed the finger at Jerusalem for “fueling regional instability.”
The rhetoric escalated amid a heated exchange initiated by Erdoğan.
Trump’s general support for Israel and bellicose warnings to Tehran suggest he is far more likely than any of his predecessors to not stop the Jewish state from doing whatever it feels is necessary, JINSA’s Blaise Misztal tells JNS.
Shin Bet uncovers Hamas cell in Nablus run by Turkey-based HQ; observers say Ankara offers freedom of action to Hamas terror operatives.
“The Israel Police and the Shin Bet take a severe view of any involvement by Israeli citizens in terrorism.”
The coming weeks are critical in determining the trajectory of Turkish politics. While the current crisis exposes Erdogan’s vulnerability, if he weathers it—as he has others—he is likely to emerge emboldened, with even fewer internal constraints on his foreign policy ambitions.