Trump announces Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, crosses red line
Trump stated that the US will relocate the US Embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem – land that the UN Security Council has defined as “occupied” by Israeli settlers.
Mr. Trump, Jerusalem is a red line for Muslims
Trump recently had phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan's King Abdullah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and King Salman of Saudi Arabia to discuss potential decisions regarding Jerusalem.
Trump expected to announce Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
The announcement which was expected to be made this week followed the debates that started with first statements after Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the presidential elections, and grew particularly intense in recent days.
Where will the Saudi Plane Crash?
Israeli supportThis Saudi war was launched in Yemen in March 2015, with no great success so far and with catastrophic consequences for the civilian population, then continued with the breaking off of diplomatic relations with Qatar in June 2017.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
When considered together with the recent efforts to improve Saudi-Israeli relations, it becomes clear that formation of a powerful coalition lead by Saudi Arabia is being sought in order to counterbalance Iran.
A Strategic Renewal? The Palestinian Reconciliation Government and the Role of Hamas
It can be argued that the reason behind Hamas taking a step in this direction is the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, the increased pressure of the Israeli and Egyptian governments on the movement and the regional repression politics towards the Muslim Brotherhood.
Turkey praised for its humanitarian efforts
According to Israeli daily Haaretz, “Isreali-made navy patrol boats custom-fitted with remote weapon stations are part of arms deals estimated to be worth tens of millions.
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
Meanwhile however, Iran may face two major risks in the current phase: an extensive Israeli attack and second, the incrimination of Trump’s crackdown on the country.
The Strategic Value of UCAVs for Turkey
As Turkey’s experience with Israeli-made Herons suggest, these systems are vulnerable to tampering as long as the software is not genuine and domestic.
Turkey and Iran: Towards a Renewed Partnership?
Turkey’s reluctance to restrict economic relations with Tehran and desire to solve the nuclear program issue through diplomatic means intimidated the Obama administration, which has imposed heavy economic sanctions in order to end Iran’s nuclear program and attempted to subjugate the country with pressure of the Israeli lobby.
What does Tel Aviv Expect from an “Independent” Erbil?
In particular, increasing media attention in the west for the Kurdish fight against Daesh, and once again through the media, being perceived as a secular society increased the positive acceptance of Kurds within the Israeli public.
Israel wants to “exploit” the Kurdish people – Mahmoud Othman
Support from the Israeli government and the Barzani regime’s warmest welcome drew attention.
The KRG’s Independence Bid Spells Trouble
However, the only outside support for KRG independence is confined to the Israeli promise to recognize a potential Kurdish state.
International community slowly integrating Palestine
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Earlier in the day, the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement claiming that they and other countries had delayed the vote after complaining about ‘irregularities.
Setting an Example: Turkey’s lead on humanitarian aid
In addition to Somalia, disregarding the political and economic repercussions, Turkey did not remain idle to the Israeli violence in Palestine.
Turkey Manufactures National UAVs, an Interview with Haluk Bayraktar
Heron drones were hired during these years, which were remotely controlled by Israeli pilots.
Mosul in Ruins, Kirkuk Awaits a Similar Destiny: What can Turkey do?
Unless the US and Turkey deliver a strong message to Iran, one can expect Qasem Suleimani, the head of Quds Corp, to soon appear in the ruins of Kirkuk to boast of victory over the so-called pro-Israeli and Saudi agents among the Kurds.
NATO, the Fight against Terror, and Intelligence Sharing
President Trump, assessing this leak as a ‘serious problem’ through a written statement, is accused of lacking an understanding of intelligence gathering because he has shared top-secret classified information, including the threat of terror attacks on airlines forwarded by the Israeli intelligence agency, with the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in the Oval Office on May 10.
Understanding Hamas’ New Political Document
Although this new approach of Hamas does not necessarily mean that the Zionist Israeli state is officially recognized, relying on the 1967 lines in the text indicates an acceptance of the establishment of an independent Israeli state.
Erdoğan – Trump Meeting Signals a More Constructive Era in US-Turkish Relations
Factors prompting the normalization of Turkey-US relations
The normalization in relations between Turkey and Israel, which had been in a crisis since the Mavi Marmara incident, will cause a gradual change in how Turkey is perceived both by the Trump administration, which has been especially sensitive on the issue, and circles that are associated with the Israeli lobby in Washington, which have advocated anti-Turkey sentiments for some time now.
