Middle East

Trump’s second term debut and Israel: Policy clues to watch

The lack of any mention of Israel doesn't mean that there were no policy hints in the inauguration speech or in other remarks Trump made on that busy day.

21/01/2025
 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."

Turkey's opposition faces barrage of arrests, investigations

Since municipal elections in March in which AKP suffered heavy losses, two CHP Istanbul district mayors have been arrested.

By REUTERS
21/01/2025

Hamas fighters, child recruits emerge in ceasefire to claim leadership in Gaza

Fighters aimed to demonstrate strength to Israel, rivals in the Palestinian Authority, and residents of Gaza.

By AHMED ABD AL-SALAM/THE MEDIA LINE
21/01/2025

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

Gaza Strip is part of 'State of Palestine,' PA's top envoy tells UN

Palestinian FM Aghabekian at UN: Gaza is integral to "State of Palestine," rejecting land division and displacement.

Yemen's Houthis make play to become Iran's main Middle East proxy

The multiple articles about the Houthis in Iranian state media show how important this group is to Iran these days.

Trump's first decisions already shaping America's Middle East doctrine

The overall picture emerging from Trump’s first day and his overall doctrine is that he wants to reverse what he sees are mistakes from the last four years.

Era of seismic changes requires us to dump old frameworks

When seismic changes occur, legacy frameworks of the old circumstances become obsolete.

20/01/2025
 People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross

Hamas spokesman says group committed to ceasefire but blames Israel for delays

“Our goal from the start of this Zionist aggression and genocidal war against our people has been to reach an agreement to end it."

By LIRAN AHARONI
19/01/2025
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