Middle East
Saudi Arabia, UAE defend oil production cuts as US warns of ‘economic uncertainty’
October 31, 2022 — Conference highlights stark divide, as American politicians threaten arms deals with Riyadh and say kingdom is siding with Putin amid Ukraine invasion
Israel’s First-Ever Ambassador to Bahrain on Iran Threat & NEW Middle East
October 31, 2022 — In this exclusive clip from The Watchman show on TBN, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Israel’s first-ever Ambassador to Bahrain Eitan Na’eh for an inside look on how two unlikely allies are now standing together.
Israel's Bank Leumi chief visits Saudi, says interested in investments there
October 28, 2022 — The presence of Bank Leumi, one of Israel’s two largest banks, at the kingdom’s flagship investment event suggests this marks another gesture by Riyadh towards warmer ties with Israel
Israel urges Erdogan to oust Hamas as Turkey eyes Israeli security tech
October 28, 2022 — Israeli security officials say Gantz asked Erdogan to warn Iran that arms smuggling to proxies through Syria will be met with Israeli resistance; Turkey seeks to bolster U.S. ties with by improved Israeli relations
Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to 'renew official security ties'
October 27, 2022 — Defense minister travels to Ankara to meet with Turkish leader and Turkish counterpart with Iran on top of mind; ‘This relationship strengthens Israel’s standing in the region’
Israeli airstrikes said to target Damascus for third time in days
October 27, 2022 — Syrian defense ministry says damage caused to some sites around capital, following rare daytime raid Monday and Friday night attack
UAE seeks $1 trillion in economic activity with Israel by 2031
October 27, 2022 — The United Arab Emirates aims to raise the value of economic activity with Israel to more than $1 trillion in the next 10 years, hoping to work together on everything from healthcare to energy
Israel said to warn Syria it will step up strikes over Iran weapons transfers
October 27, 2022 — Al-Arabiya says Jerusalem sent message to Damascus after three strikes in recent days blamed on Israel; Iran sending arms in shipments disguised as aid
Netanyahu vows to make peace with Saudi Arabia
October 25, 2022 — “I think the big prize is peace with Saudi Arabia, which I intend to achieve if I go back into office,” Netanyahu said.
Israeli strike in Syria targeted Hezbollah unit and drone production, report says
October 24, 2022 — UK-based rights group says Friday’s raid targeted Unit 4400, working with Quds force and charged with transport of Iranian weapons from Syria to Lebanon, often disguised as humanitarian equipment
Russia has reduced its military coordination with Israel in Syria
October 21, 2022 — Moscow recently transferred part of its forces and a Russian air defense system (S-300) from Syria, “which led to the removal of one of the main restrictions on the Israeli military in Syria.”
As Israeli-Arab Negev Forum prepares to reconvene, members try to bring in Jordan
October 20, 2022 — Senior Israeli official optimistic Amman will be at table when UAE hosts working groups next month and Morocco hosts ministers in January, but Knesset elections present a curveball
