Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis
The question for Iraq’s prime minister this week will be whether he will continue on his path of pressure on the militias, or if he will back down.
Middle East
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone over oil-rich Eastern Province
Iraq to reopen Sheeb border crossing with Iran, temporarily close Mandali border
Trump: Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed
Board of Peace calls on Israel to authorize winter supplies aid entry into Gaza following flooding
“The situation no longer represents simply a threat posed by the approaching winter, but an immediate humanitarian emergency,” the Board of Peace said in a statement.
IDF confirms entry of tents, winter supplies into Gaza after Hamas blames Israel for conditions
In addition to the tents and winter supplies, the IDF detailed other humanitarian projects being conducted in the Gaza Strip, including efforts to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.
Emirati charity linked to Mohammed Dahlan arranges mass wedding for 250 Gazan couples
Around 250 Palestinian couples wed at a UAE-backed ceremony in Gaza, where exiled Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan urged Palestinian leadership reform.
Syria, Jordan launch joint probe into deadly airstrikes, sign 11 deals
Syria and Jordan agreed to investigate deadly airstrikes that killed seven civilians, while signing 11 cooperation deals to strengthen bilateral ties.
Widespread blackout caused by drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, exposing Iraqi vulnerabilities
The attack struck a gas storage and truck-loading facility containing approximately 1,500 tons of cooking gas, according to Rudaw.
Damascus shifts east: How a Syrian-Saudi defense pact redefines regional power dynamics - analysis
The regime in Damascus operated outside the traditional Arab state system. Fast forward several decades, and things begin to change.
Analysts question Saudi Arabian strategy as Syria denies reports of deployment in region
Syrian FM Shaibani said on October 31 that Damascus was evaluating whether to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.
Former Houthi prisoner tells ‘Post’ of being trapped among the dead for months by terror group
It felt like living in an open-air prison. I was not even free to meet my friends, former classmates, or colleagues from work,” said Ezzadin al-Awadhi.
Erdogan says Turkey concerned about potential attacks on Iran, reaches out to Trump
"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy," Erdogan told reporters.
PA temporarily bars Arab Israelis from land transactions after settlers buy homes near Jericho
The temporary measure marks one of the first instances in which the Palestinian Authority has formally distinguished Arab Israelis from Palestinians living under its jurisdiction.
