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 Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud seen in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2023

War between Israel and Iran should be avoided, Saudi FM says

Saudi FM: "I don't see the incoming US administration as contributory to the risk of war, on the contrary, President Trump has been quite clear he does not favor conflict."

Yemen vice-president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Iran backed-Houthis

The war in Yemen began in 2014, when Houthi fighters swept into the capital, Sanaa, and took over government institutions.

By REUTERS
21/01/2025

'Technical issues' in Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal are 'just the beginning,' source says

The ceasefire and hostage deal's next test will be whether Israel will get the list on Friday before the next round of hostage releases is set to be carried out on Saturday.

Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire

Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.

Heart vs head: The hostage deal and the cost of compassion

The national sense of relief if and when the agreement is finalized will be real, but the true cost may only be fully reckoned in the future. 

14/01/2025

CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves versus Houthis

3 IDF soldiers killed; Kfir Brigade leaves north Gaza with some wins, but questions about Hamas comeback

Eight confirmed dead in Cairo building collapse

Cairo is the most populous city in the Arab world and has faced urban planning challenges for years.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
12/12/2024

Anti-Zionist rhetoric: Loud but fundamentally flawed

Why do educated Jews turn so against their own people while an Italian Catholic sees the same matter with a totally different clarity?

Is France contributing to ongoing problems in the Middle East?

In the 1920s, France disrupted peace and stability in the Middle East through its assault on Syria.

12/12/2024

From fantasy to reality: The vision of an Israel-Iraq highway

More regional connections mean lower costs, greater economic equity, and less vulnerability to supply chain disruptions —outcomes of enormous importance to US national security in a multi-polar world

By ERIC GALLAGHER
12/12/2024
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