Relations between Netanyahu and al-Sissi have deteriorated significantly since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, but the $35 billion gas deal between the countries makes such a summit possible. However, a senior Egyptian official stressed that the deal is 'purely commercial'

'The Islamic State has not yet had an opportunity to engage in a direct showdown with the Jews, but supporters have not stopped their attempts to strike against Jews everywhere,' the ISIS newsletter read, calling the antisemitic killing spree in Australia that left 15 dead 'a source of pride'

Despite some giving sunny outlooks for the Gaza cease-fire, a closer look suggests otherwise. There are numerous Mideast actors with a great interest in restarting wars, still heavily armed, even poised to go