middle east news

Israel’s regional strategy amid Hamas war

Israel’s challenge today goes far beyond defeating Hamas, with the IDF also needing to keep it from expanding to the North and the West Bank, and keeping Iran from exploiting it.

Jordanian PM reshuffles cabinet for 7th time, to mixed response

In a controversial move, Prime Minister Khasawneh has made far-reaching changes to the makeup and leadership of his government ministries

By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
03/10/2023

Yemen's national airline to suspend flights from Sanaa to Jordan

Yemenia said in a statement that it had been unable to withdraw its funds in Sanaa banks for several months and called on the Houthi authorities to lift restrictions "illegally" imposed on its assets

By REUTERS
30/09/2023

US caver rescued after days-long climb from 1,000 meters deep in Turkish cave

The American caver reportedly began suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding at a depth of 1,040 meters.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Iranian intifada: How Iran orchestrates waves of terror in Israel - analysis

Iranian funding and the proliferation of weapons under the Iranian directive are believed to be the reasons for the uptick in terror in Israel.

Terror in Israel is out of control - what can be done? - analysis

In eight months of this year, it has become the bloodiest one since the Second Intifada nearly 20 years ago.

Jordan downs drone from Syria in third incident this month

Jordan, which has intensified military drills along its border with Syria, announced 10 days ago it had foiled a large smuggling operation.

By REUTERS
28/08/2023

What does the future have in store for Israel? - comment

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Nearly four years after I started covering diplomacy, the world is a different place.

Ain el-Hilweh clashes displace 20,000 in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

Some children were separated from their parents and caregivers, he added. Other families were too afraid to leave their homes even though their supplies of food and water were limited.

By REUTERS
03/08/2023

Abbas, Haniyeh hold ‘unity’ talks in Turkey

Hamas affirmed during the meeting that “the comprehensive resistance is the most effective way to confront the occupation and the dangers facing the Palestinian cause.”

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