Middle East

  Jeffrey Sachs (R) pictured during his appearance at the Cambridge Union in October 2024

'Dark son of a b****': Trump posts video of economist slamming Netanyahu

Sachs ranted about Netanyahu's obsession to manipulate US foreign policy to "get rid of Hamas and Hezbollah" by removing regimes that support them via military force.

By JAMES GENN
10/01/2025

IDF strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms

As the ceasefire deadline looms, Israel's strikes on Hezbollah and hints at extended presence raise questions about commitment to the withdrawal agreement.

Tunisia's Ben Ali and diplomatic shadows with Israel

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS |The inside story of peace talks between Israel and Tunisia post-Oslo in the 1990s.

'Better future for Lebanon': Israeli FM congratulates Joseph Aoun's election

Shortly after the Sa'ar's welcome statement, it was reported that National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi had told Israeli ministers not to address the appointment.

 IDF soldiers seen as part of operations targeting Syrian military capabilities, January 9, 2025

IDF continues targeting Syrian military capabilities in fresh attacks

Since December, the IDF has been less public about any moves on the attack, mostly keeping a quiet defensive watch over the new buffer zone with Syria.

Islamic Republic suffered severe defeat in Syria, Iranian general says

“We were defeated and defeated very badly, we took a very big blow, and it’s been very difficult,” Esbati noted.

Families of American hostages held in Gaza to attend Trump’s inauguration

Relatives of seven US citizens held in Gaza will join inauguration events as Trump threatens consequences if hostages aren't freed by January 20.

By BEN SALES/JTA
09/01/2025

Trump taps Senate staffer as National Security Council’s Middle East director

President-elect selects Republican Senate staffer and Muslim Brotherhood critic to lead NSC Middle East team, as he prepares to tackle Gaza war and expand Abraham Accords in second term.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/01/2025

Hezbollah candidate expected to withdraw from Lebanon's presidential elections - report

The Presidency is reserved for a Maronite Christian in the country's sectarian power-sharing system and has been vacant since Michel Aoun's term ended in October 2022.

08/01/2025

Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Jordanian, Palestinian outlets reject ‘fabrication of history’, denounce ‘allegations, illusions and vile aspirations’

08/01/2025
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