Middle East

Hostage family describes turmoil of waiting for a deal: 'No name for this feeling'

Freeing the hostages is a crucial part of what these soldiers fought for, hostage family member Udi Goren said.

16/01/2025

'Israel is a regional superpower,' says Syrian former US official to 'Post'

Following an invitation by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, Syrian-born former senior advisor to the US State Department Hazem Alghabra visited Israel for the first time.

16/01/2025

Airlines including Lufthansa cautiously plan to resume some Middle East flights

Many Western carriers canceled flights to swaths of the Middle East in recent months, including Beirut and Tel Aviv, as conflict tore across the region.

By REUTERS
16/01/2025

How to pave Iran's path to freedom

With careful planning, a transition commission has the potential to inspire confidence and contribute to a more democratic and prosperous Iran, benefitting the Middle East and the wider world.

By NAZANIN AFSHIN-JAM MACKAY
16/01/2025
 Israeli soldiers operating in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on November 28, 2024

IDF begins preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza

Some sources confirmed that the early stages of such preparations are underway, while others have not denied them.

Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — with Taylor Swift

In Bloch's music video, the hostages' return leads to peace in the Middle East. Israel advances in the World Cup, and Taylor Swift performs in Tel Aviv.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
15/01/2025
 Joe Biden attending Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Biden's failure to build a legacy

History will not remember the words spoken at funerals but the actions taken in moments of crisis. And right now, Joe Biden’s actions – or lack thereof – are an indelible stain on his presidency.

By AHMAD TIBI
15/01/2025
 Joseph Aoun shakes hands with Nabih Berri.

How will Aoun affect the Middle East?

Aoun must navigate Lebanon’s sectarian divides, restore trust, and fortify the Lebanese Armed Forces. While there is room for optimism, the path ahead demands unwavering resolve and resilience.

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

What is behind wave of terror, violence in the US and Europe?

Recent attacks spark renewed debate on cultural roots of violence and global security threats

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
14/01/2025
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