Keep up with Al-Monitor's top stories with a morning digest from across the region. Convening global leaders, media pioneers, and regional entrepreneurs. The event was attended by thought and business leaders as well as former officials. The event was attended by guests from media, private business, and government. By Ben Caspit.
In Tel Aviv , reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense. Tulsi Gabbard grilled about Assad, Iran views at confirmation hearing. In her confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard was pressed on her relationship with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and walked back previous statements criticizing Trump's policy choices.
United States. The United Nations has expressed concern over persecution of Baha'is in Iran as arrests mount. United Arab Emirates. Syria's new leader pledges 'national dialogue conference'. Latest News Israel suspends next Palestinian prisoner release after chaotic Hamas handover of hostages. Turkey awaits price offer for Eurofighters, says defense official. Sign up to our Daily Briefing Keep up with Al-Monitor's top stories with a morning digest from across the region.
AL-Monitor Istanbul: Exhibit at home of famed femme fatale. By Samuel Wendel. In Washington, DC , reporting on regional business and tech. Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in next ceasefire swap.
Sudan paramilitary chief admits setbacks, vows to expel army from Khartoum. Trump insists Egypt, Jordan will take Gazans. Editor's choice Three stories hand-picked by our editorial team. How the Gaza ceasefire deal came together. Russia eyes Libya as military substitute for Syria? Not so fast, say Libyans. By Mohamed Eljarh.
