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Flexible and shifting alliances in the region instead of blocs - opinion

Among other things, the Mecca Agreement includes a clause stipulating that any aggression against one member of the alliance will be considered aggression against all three.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca last Friday.
Powerus-developed Guardian interceptor.

Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026.

International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan

Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026. US President Donald Trump said on August 1 that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly.

UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks


UAE condemns alleged Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Hormuz

The UAE accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the conflict began.

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.

IRGC says re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks, as Araghchi signals progress on Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are "very close" to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

Antisemitism by proxy: Blood libels against UAE and Morocco - opinion

Medieval versions of antisemitic blood libels accused Jews of taking Christian blood. Now, they are placing blame for recent regional events on countries that have normalized relations with Israel.

A police officer stands guard as migrant children queue outside a police station to be registered following mass crossings by migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 6, 2026.

Israel must keep fighting for global recognition despite relentless criticism - opinion

Israel’s alliances, trade ties, and international relationships are key pillars of its long-term security strategy.

Gideon Sa'ar

Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special

In this anniversary episode, we look back at some of our most remarkable stops: from the soaring skylines of the United Arab Emirates to the layered history of Poland.

Miles, Memories, and Microphones: The Fifth Anniversary Special

Noga Reshef wins Under-21 Jiu-Jitsu world title as Israel claims two medals in Abu Dhabi

Noga Reshef won gold, and Yoav Solomon claimed bronze as Israel opened the Under-21 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi with two medals and a series of strong performances.

 ISRAEL'S Noga Reshef receives her gold medal at the Under-21 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

"Mr. Jared Kushner confirmed to us that he had agreed with the Israeli side to halt the attacks on Gaza beginning tomorrow morning," Mohammad Dahlan wrote before removing the claims.

Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

The flag on the jersey - opinion

The topic at hand is not cycling. It is how countries have learned, over decades, to treat their name as a strategic asset to be managed, protected, and projected.

Israeli cycling returns to training amid relaxed coronavirus restrictions

‘We won't surrender’: De-escalation won't stop Iranian attacks, Emirati expert says - interview

Emirati political analyst Obaid al-Zaabi said the UAE will not accept Iranian control or tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its economic resilience.

A UAE navy soldier patrols at Al-Mokha port in Yemen, March 6, 2018; illustrative.

'We have special forces protection': Netanyahu tells Hannity he's not afraid of ICC arrest warrants

Netanyahu downplayed the risk of countries enforcing ICC arrest warrants placed on him, implying that IDF Special Forces would protect or rescue him.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.