This issue brief examines the evolution of Turkish-Israeli diplomatic relations, Turkey’s new defense pact, and the flashpoints between Turkey and Israel in Gaza, Syria, Somalia, Greece, and Cyprus.
The parties seeking to replace Netanyahu emerged from the deadline having reduced the risk of wasted votes: Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar absorbed a small center-right party, while the six main opposition parties, including the Arab parties, signed surplus-vote agreements.
A few weeks ago, I ran into a former colleague and Trump Administration official working on the margins of Iran policy. He told me confidently that “Operation Economic Outcast” was the Iran policy sweet spot.
The U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expires in 2028. Along with Israel’s actions in Gaza and the costly war with Iran, the MOU’s impending expiration has prompted a growing debate over the future of the bilateral relationship.