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Analysts question Saudi Arabian strategy as Syria denies reports of deployment in region
Syrian FM Shaibani said on October 31 that Damascus was evaluating whether to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.
Iran-linked ships suspected of mapping, placing mines around undersea telecommunications cables
‘No good options’: Iran war caught between Trump's midterm troubles, Israel's election shake-up
Voices from the Arab Press: Why Arabs are betting on Eisenkot, and why they may be disappointed
Could Israeli technology aid Saudi Arabia's struggles to stop Houthi missile attacks? - analysis
Attacks on Riyadh’s airport and Saudi Aramco’s headquarters exposed gaps in the kingdom’s air defenses. Israeli technology and intelligence could help, but political barriers complicate cooperation.
Can the new Haredi Public party change the rules on military service, women in politics?
The Haredi Public party seeks to preserve Torah study while expanding participation in Israeli society, challenging the priorities and authority of the established ultra-Orthodox parties.
Pegasus spyware scandal deepens as Poland questions Israeli tech, strengthens ties with Turkey
Investigators found that NSO Group retained technical access to surveillance tech but could not tell whether it examined intercepted data, while Warsaw continues to buy Israeli military equipment.
How do Israeli elections work? A guide to voting, Knesset seats, and coalitions - explainer
Israel uses a system called proportional representation, which helps explain its many political parties, complicated coalition negotiations, and frequent early elections.
Christian tourists buy West Bank settlement goods in protest of European trade restrictions
ICEJ visitors turned purchases into a show of solidarity as Ireland and the Netherlands enforce new restrictions, and Norway weighs a broader trade ban.
Pakistani physics gold medalist’s death sparks fraud investigation over fake US scholarship
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a thorough investigation, describing Ejaz’s death as “extremely tragic."
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.”
Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria leading options for Abraham Accords expansion, CSA report assesses
CSA released its “Abraham Accords Expansion Opportunities: Middle East Analysis” report on October 8, assessing nine Muslim-majority countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
Trump administration launches investigation into US universities over J-1 visa allegations
The investigation is being conducted by the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General, which has issued subpoenas seeking information about visa practices and foreign funding.
Hegesth plan to publicly livestream Nidal Hasan execution draws bipartisan, UN condemnation
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things,” Hegseth told Jack Posobiec.
