The Media Line


British analyst jailed for 10 years in Saudi Arabia over deleted tweet

The UK government is facing heavy criticism after a British man was jailed in Saudi Arabia over his supposed connections to a Saudi dissident.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
14/05/2025
  Opposition head MK Yair Lapid speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, April 20, 2025

Lapid to TML: Haredim 'paid to dodge' as IDF scrambles for manpower

In an interview with The Media Line, Yair Lapid, Matan Kahana, and Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer address Israel’s escalating draft crisis as tensions mount over haredi exemptions.

By GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2025
  People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of san

Syrians welcome sanctions relief, outcome remains unclear

In a partial policy shift, the US has eased some sanctions on Syria, allowing humanitarian aid, remittances, and limited civil sector activity.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2025
 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a joint press conference with French President Emman

Syrian president to skip Baghdad summit due to threats on his life: Syrian Media Office to TML

The high-ranking source added that Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani will instead lead the Syrian delegation.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
13/05/2025
 A DEMONSTRATOR holds a placard as Columbia University students protest outside offices of Universit

US conservative strategist warns of ideological war undermining Israel

Coates outlines what she describes as a war not just of bullets, but of narratives—one being waged on US college campuses as much as on Middle Eastern battlefields. 

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
12/05/2025
  Flames spread across a forest ground as wildfires that broke out amid soaring temperature days ago

Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains

While no injuries or structural damage have been confirmed, firefighting efforts continue to be hampered by rugged terrain, limited resources, and hot, dry conditions.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
11/05/2025
 HUSSEIN AL-SHEIKH arrives at the 32nd PLO Central Council session in Ramallah, April 25

Voices from the Arab press: Changes in the Palestinian Authority

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

By THE MEDIA LINE
10/05/2025
 OPENING CEREMONY, Maccabiah 2022

How Jewish athletes are preparing for the first Maccabiah since October 7

This summer’s Maccabiah Games mark Israel’s first major international event since Oct. 7, 2023, spotlighting Jewish unity, Israeli resilience, and the power of sport.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
10/05/2025

Gulf diplomatic sources debate if Trump will announce US recognition of Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia will host a Gulf-US summit in mid-May during Trump’s Mideast visit. Speculation swirls over a major announcement on a Palestinian state, and peaceful US-Saudi nuclear cooperation

By ALI HUSSAIN/THE MEDIA LINE
10/05/2025

Tel Aviv tourism fair draws strength from regional allies as global presence shrinks

Despite a reduced international presence, Israel’s largest tourism fair showcased strong regional partnerships and a surge in domestic promotion.

By GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
09/05/2025
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