Mar 24, 2021
Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
The Houthi militia in Yemen said it launched a drone attack on an airport in southern Saudi Arabia – just one day after Riyadh and Washington proposed a new peace…
Mar 18, 2021
Greece, Turkey resume talks on disputes
Greece and Turkey held two days of talks aimed at resolving major outstanding disputes. The tow countries are at odds over manifold issues, such as competing claims over their respective…
Mar 16, 2021
Egypt, Turkey talk reconciliation
Cairo and Ankara have resumed diplomatic contacts, after years of tension since the Egyptian army toppled a Muslim Brotherhood president close to Turkey. While confirming the renewal of ties, Egyptian…
Mar 12, 2021
Netanyahu UAE trip shelved over Jordan spat
The first-ever official visit to the United Arab Emirates by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to be postponed after neighboring Jordan delayed granting overflight rights drew a rare…
Mar 11, 2021
Riyadh to reinforce security on oil plants
Saudi Arabia has declared intention to further deter attacks on its oil facilities, in the wake of this week’s assault on the heart of the kingdom’s industry this week by…
Mar 11, 2021
Will Netanyahu meet Saudi leader in UAE?
Speculation had been rising whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would meet Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a visit to the United Arab Emirates…
Mar 10, 2021
Progress on Israel-Cypriot gas dispute
Israel and Cyprus are advancing steps to resolve their dispute over the offshore Aphrodite natural gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. While the two countries hold warm bilateral relations…
Mar 09, 2021
Israel signs subsea power grid deal with Cyprus, Greece
The tripartite energy alliance between Israel, Cyprus and Greece has surged forward – following an agreement to work together to create the world’s longest and deepest underwater power cable. The…
Mar 09, 2021
US affirms defense of Saudi Arabia
The United States has expressed alarm at “genuine security threats” to Saudi Arabia from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis and elsewhere in the region after attacks on the heart of the Saudi…
Mar 03, 2021
Israel mulls defense ties with Gulf allies
Israel’s Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the Jerusalem is working to develop a “special security arrangement” with Gulf Arab allies, who share common concerns over Iran. In…