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Israel’s election under fire: Navigating free speech amid information, cognitive war - opinion
As Israel heads into its first post–Oct. 7 election, incendiary rhetoric could be captured, weaponized abroad, and deepen Israel’s legitimacy crisis amid a widening cognitive war.
Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial
Jews are not just 'Ashkenazim from Europe, they are part of our history,' says Saudi journalist
'Muslim NATO': Turkey in advanced talks to join Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact
US approves potential sale of helicopter support, training to Saudi Arabia for $1 billion
The Pentagon says the potential sale covers spare and repair parts, as well as training, for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps' helicopter fleet.
Voices from the Arab Press: The Trump-MBS meeting and AI
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
US asks Lebanon to return undetonated GBU-39 bomb, fearing it could reach Russia, China - report
The GBU-39 is a glide bomb manufactured by Boeing. Once launched, it deploys wings and can glide up to 110 km, despite lacking its own engine.
Israeli normalization with Saudi Arabia is desirable but not at any cost - editorial
Many were anticipating whether Mohammed bin Salman's trip to Washington would lead to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, but it wasn't to be.
Elbit's Hermes drones located dozens of concealed Iranian ballistic missile launchers
Orbit Communications CEO Daniel Eshchar explained that future wars may feature sci-fi-style machines vs. machines. Air wars will be fought almost without human resources, increasing flight hours.
Ex-IDF intel. chief: Giving Saudis F-35s signals long-term 'grave danger' to US-Israel ties
Former IDF intelligence chief Tamir Hayman sees Trump’s F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as a major threat to the long-term stability of US-Israel ties.
Gulf States chase ‘sovereign AI’ while still plugged into American hardware
“AI is a state of sovereignty,” UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said. “You spend budgets on defense, on cyber, you have to spend on AI."
Strains emerge in US–Saudi talks on Israel normalization, Axios reports
In public, Trump and bin Salman flattered one another; however, part of their closed-door discussions were reportedly tense.
US presented plan to end Sudan war but warring parties have not accepted, Trump adviser says
The comments came from Massad Boulos, the US president's adviser for African and Arab Affairs, at a media briefing in Abu Dhabi.
US's Muslim Brotherhood ban could cripple global Islamist networks, says expert - interview
"If you ban the ideology, it's like suffocating, it's like cutting oxygen from all the factions that are aligning with this ideology or working within the ecosystem," said Dalia Ziada
