The Al-Monitor Brief Tensions in Libya flare, oil output drops Kristen Talman interviews Ben Fishman 16.13
Pentagon watches closely for signs Iran will attack Israel The Biden administration is touting this week's last-ditch round of Gaza cease-fire negotiations in a bid to dissuade Iran and its proxies from striking Israel, but officials say the threat of a coordinated attack has not yet diminished. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Kuwait explores renewable energy with Austrian company Kuwait's agreement with Burgenland Energie reinforces country's willingness to explore foreign partnerships to develop its nascent clean energy sector. Kuwait
Brawl erupts at Turkey's parliament over jailed MP, 2 lawmakers injured The scuffle took place after lawmakers convened to discuss the status of a jailed opposition figure controversially stripped of his parliamentary immunity earlier this year. Turkey
US says Gaza cease-fire talks in ‘end game’ with new proposal Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel Saturday ahead of cease-fire negotiations that are set to resume in Cairo next week. Palestine
Analysis Does Netanyahu feel the pressure in Gaza cease-fire talks? The Israeli prime minister sees time on his side; Iran seeks face-saving off-ramp from broader conflict. By Andrew Parasiliti In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security
In warning to Israel, Hezbollah shows off massive underground tunnel network The massive show of force comes as Hezbollah promised a harsh response to the killing of one of its senior commanders in an Israeli strike in Beirut last month. Lebanon
Analysis Can progress on Gaza cease-fire talks help US restrain Netanyahu, hold off Iran attack? A new bridging proposal might allow calmer heads to prevail and lower the temperature in the region. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
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