Putin said to be studying Board of Peace proposal as Trump insists he 'accepted' invitation
“He was invited. He’s accepted,” Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Middle East
Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis
What is Trump's Board of Peace and who has joined so far? - explainer
WSJ publishes Iran FM's most direct threat to Trump that dismisses violent protest crackdown
Israel’s calculated bet on Trump’s Board of Peace - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would accept Trump’s invitation to join, but did not say whether Jerusalem would pay the $1 billion fee required to become a founding member.
Turkey deploys advanced radar at Damascus airport, raising Israeli concerns
Turkey deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move Western sources warn could restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Syrian airspace and heighten regional tensions.
CENTCOM says up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be moved to Iraq from Syria
"Ultimately, up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be transferred from Syria to Iraqi-controlled facilities," CENTCOM said.
Iran deaths go beyond protesters, hitting bystanders too, witnesses say
A high security body linked to Iran's interior ministry has put the death toll related to the recent unrest in Iran at 3,117 people, state media reported on Wednesday.
After SDF withdrawal, Syrian government takes control of Al-Hol, ISIS family detention camp
Experts believe Al-Hol camp represents one of the most dangerous security challenges in the region, citing repeated killings and cases of enforced disappearance.
High-stakes truce between SDF and Syrian forces: Four days to resolve Hasakah issue - analysis
A statement published by the Syrian presidency said that over the next few days, the SDF is expected to develop a detailed plan for practical integration into Syrian institutions.
Iranian man pretends to be dead for three days, fearing a regime execution - report
According to the account shared by the IHRDC, the family of the man spent three days looking for their son, who had gone missing, searching hospitals and the Behesht Zahra cemetery.
'October 7 moment for Kurds': Israel must assist Syria's Kurds amid attacks, analysts tell 'Post'
Over the last decade, the SDF worked with the US and defeated ISIS in Syria. However, now the SDF is facing major setbacks, and Kurds fear they may be massacred.
Jews are not just 'Ashkenazim from Europe, they are part of our history,' says Saudi journalist
"The problem is that we haven't known each other enough. There is a current refusal to accept the other and believe that Israel will collapse, but that is a strategic and historical mistake."
Iran using internet blackout to isolate families amid protests, rights group tells 'Post'
Iran is "trying to prevent the only way that people get information from outside Iran, which is the satellite dishes…they're bringing those down as well," Rahmani told The Jerusalem Post.
