While Israel has worked to put an end to Iran’s campaign to dominate the Middle East, Turkey has consistently undermined peace.

As the president’s traditional support wanes, he is seeking a risky deal with the Kurds to buy a political lifeline. But is there too much mutual mistrust for a deal?

A new week opens with drone wars, diplomatic pressure, and Hezbollah defiance across volatile frontlines. Welcome to Monday, July 7th, 2025.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a powerful speech at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, directly addressing the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Erdoğan condemned Israel’s increasingly aggressive policies under its current administration,

Erdogan slams Netanyahu at ECO summit, warns Israel threatens Mideast peace. Turkish leader vows unwavering Palestine support while pushing for Afghan stability and stronger ties with Turkish Cypriots.

On the other hand, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he asked US President Donald Trump to intervene to stop shootings at Gaza aid centres, which the UN says have killed more than 500 people. Erdogan said when he met Trump at the Nato summit in June, he asked him to step in and halt the bloodshed.

The F-35 fighter jet has long-been a source of tensions for US-Turkey relations as Ankara was initially part of the US' 5th-gen fighter jet program, and had made an advance payment of $1.14 billion.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump might look to take a victory lap on Monday after their recent joint strikes on Iran, hailed by both as an unmitigated success.