Alina Dain Sharon and Sean Savage

Europe Yawns While U.S. Debates Iran Deal

British liberal and leftists largely support the deal, though there are some center-left figures who oppose the agreement,

Middle East / Levant

Will Erdogan’s Election Setback Spell Change For Turkey And Its Ties With Israel?

By Alina Dain Sharon and Sean Savage

The Syrian civil war was also a major factor in determining the outcome of the election, said the Israel Institute’s Koplow, who noted that “the AKP’s Syria policy is deeply unpopular throughout Turkey, but especially with Kurds in southeastern Turkey.”

Terrorism / Israel

Analysts: Israel Faces Vexing Challenge In Confronting Hamas, Hizbullah, And Islamic State

By Alina Dain Sharon and Sean Savage

Dr. Boaz Ganor, co-founder and executive director of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel, calls Hamas and Hizbullah “hybrid” terrorist organizations.