TEL AVIV — Israel’s intelligence community has been struggling to assess the sharp increase in Palestinian attacks in the West Bank. Officials said the community, particularly Military Intelligence and (more…)
CAIRO — For the first time, Egypt has sought to play down a military threat from Israel. The Egyptian military said its leading threat was from North African states, (more…)
WASHINGTON — The United States has been urged to reconcile with Egypt’s new military-backed regime. The Westminster Institute said the administration of President Barack Obama should restore military aid (more…)
ANKARA — Turkey, pressed by the international community to maintain fiscal restraint, plans to increase its defense budget. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan approved a (more…)
ANKARA — Hamas and Turkey are reviewing changes in their relationship. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan was examining options to enhance relations with Hamas. They (more…)
WASHINGTON — Egypt’s new military-backed regime has given the intelligence community a green light for cooperation with Israel, a study said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted (more…)
NICOSIA — Turkey, after a suspension of several months, was said to have renewed support for the Sunni revolt in Syria. Arab sources said the government of Prime Minister (more…)
WASHINGTON — Egypt’s military has been in decline and cannot stop the construction of Ethiopia’s controversial dam, a report said. The Brookings Institution asserted that Egypt’s military, despite heavy (more…)
ANKARA — Officials said Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has ordered all of Turkey’s intelligence agencies to operate under one roof. They said the agencies would be controlled by the (more…)
