The Media Line


Qatar’s Emir heads to Damascus as Syria’s transition gains momentum

Qatar has been actively seeking a sanctions exemption from Washington that would allow Doha to provide financial support through official channels.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
30/01/2025

Erdogans Vorgehen in Syrien bringt die Türkei und Israel näher an eine Konfrontation

Angesichts Erdogans israelfeindlicher Haltung und rivalisierender Interessen in Syrien warnen Experten vor einer potenziellen beispiellosen Konfrontation inmitten anhaltender regionaler Instabilität.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
30/01/2025

‘Only Marwan Barghouti, in return for all the Israeli hostages,’ terror victims’ lawyer tells TML

Amid Israel-Hamas hostage talks, speculation grows over freeing Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti. Praised as a unifier, his potential release faces backlash over past deadly attacks.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE  
29/01/2025

Experts warn: Trump’s Gaza displacement plan could ignite regional instability

Trump’s plan to relocate Gazans to Egypt and Jordan faces strong backlash, with experts warning of regional destabilization, ethnic cleansing risks, and threats to peace.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
29/01/2025

Russian delegation visits Damascus to secure military bases after Assad’s fall

Russia, a longtime supporter of Assad’s regime, provided military assistance to bolster Assad against rebel forces throughout Syria’s protracted civil war.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
28/01/2025

Iran’s proxy network in disarray as Middle East alliances realign

Tehran faces mounting challenges as its proxy strategies falter, domestic discontent rises, and new regional alliances threaten its influence.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
27/01/2025

Voices from the Arab press: Trump’s opportunity to determine the Middle East’s future

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
25/01/2025

Egyptian human rights activist Majed el-Shafie highlights Israeli struggles in new documentary

The documentary recounts the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and calls for action against extremist ideologies.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
24/01/2025
 People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross

‘If Hamas survives, peace will be difficult,’ says Middle East expert

The Islamist organization has resumed making rockets in underground tunnels and is financing itself through the selling of humanitarian aid.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
24/01/2025

Hamas fighters, child recruits emerge in ceasefire to claim leadership in Gaza

Fighters aimed to demonstrate strength to Israel, rivals in the Palestinian Authority, and residents of Gaza.

By AHMED ABD AL-SALAM/THE MEDIA LINE
21/01/2025
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