Middle East

Palestinians welcome freed prisoners as heroes, hail Hamas

Thousands flocked in to welcome the released prisoners in Gaza, chanting Allahu Akbar "God is greatest" and "Greeting to Qassam Brigades."

By REUTERS
25/01/2025
SAUDI ARABIA’S Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud

Normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia provides new opportunities

An agreement with Saudi Arabia would strengthen the regional coalition against Iran. Saudi Arabia also serves as a crucial economic anchor for Egypt and Jordan.

25/01/2025

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

Will US military aid to Israel stay solid under Trump?

There is concern that just as Trump is expected to order the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, he will also do so from Syria and Israel.

By DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
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

Trump redesignates Houthis as terror group, undoing Biden's previous reversal

After one month in office, Biden reversed the Houthis designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, the White House said.

 PALESTINIANS RUSH to collect aid in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, earlier this week.

Qatar's growing influence raises critical questions about regional power dynamics

By working closely with the US and other international partners, Israel can better manage Qatar’s role in Gaza while striving to minimize the risks associated with its continued support for Hamas.

By YOEL GUZANSKY , ILAN ZALAYAT
23/01/2025
IRGC's commander tours the new "missile city" at an undisclosed location in Iran, January 11, 2025

Over 1,000 tons of missile fuel chemicals head for Iran

Iranian cargo vessels will reportedly carry over 1,000 tons of sodium perchlorate, a key ingredient to make missile propellant.

Middle East officials network at World Economic Forum in Davos

Syria in spotlight as officials from the Gulf, Iran and Egypt gather in Switzerland for World Economic Forum.

Normalization with Saudi Arabia can shape a new reality

The choice is clear: Remain trapped in an endless cycle of conflict or act today to build a better tomorrow.

By AMIT YAROM
22/01/2025
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