Israel’s PM is expected to use the high-stakes meeting to secure a commitment from the US to co-operate with it on future military attacks on Iran Benjamin Netanyahu will seek Donald Trump’s support for a joint Israeli-US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites in return for maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza …

The departure of most Russian forces from post-Assad Syria has created a power vacuum benefitting Israel and Türkiye, in particular.Moscow’s reported relocation of military assets from Syria to bases controlled by eastern Libya strongman Khalifa Haftar will enhance Russia’s influence in parts of Africa.The Kremlin will rely even more heavily …

Governments in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon are trying to strengthen the power of the state by reining in non-state actors backed by outside powers.Leaders of the three countries want to prevent non-state militia forces from further embroiling their countries in unwanted conflict with neighboring and other outside powers.Non-state actors in …