Middle East
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
US deepens cooperation with Syria as CENTCOM expands anti-ISIS operations - analysis
US opens door to Syria's reintegration with repeal of Caesar Act - analysis
US envoy Barrack: Syria uninterested in aggression, Israel must seize the moment - interview
How Middle East countries cover Human Rights Day - explainer
What are the issues concerning Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran vis-a-vis Human Rights Day?
Saudi Arabia, Iran abide by Beijing-brokered peace as both look to reset the Middle East - analysis
According to the official Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi and Iranian sides “affirmed their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in its entirety."
Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial
The Brotherhood does not only represent an alternative political ideology; all too often, it has served as a veil for radicalization and terror.
‘One Ring’ of pro-Palestine propaganda shaping the war on Zionism – opinion
From academia to activism, weaponized language fuels an anti-Zionist narrative that distorts history and reshapes global opinion.
X’s location tool reveals global disinformation machine - opinion
By exposing hidden accounts' location, X’s location tool delivers a small win in a sprawling information war that continues to evolve.
Iran plays with fire as economic anger grows, fuel hike may be spark that lights people - analysis
Iran’s looming fuel hike is reviving memories of the deadly 2019 uprising, raising fears that economic pressure could ignite fresh unrest.
New border clashes expose Israel’s confused Syria policy as region heats up - analysis
A year after the Assad regime fell, it would not look good for Israel to be displacing Syrians who have only recently been able to have a life free from conflict.
Tony Blair dropped from Trump's Gaza 'board of peace' after Arab objections - Financial Times
Blair, the former UK prime minister, was the only individual initially named by Trump when the US president unveiled his 20-point plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas in late September.
Forget embassies: How trains, tunnels could link Israel and Saudi Arabia - opinion
The IMEC will not solve everything. But as an off-ramp from stalled normalization and an on-ramp to a shared strategic future, it may be the rare piece of timing the region actually gets right.
Mossad chief Barnea bridges Doha divide after Israel's assassination attempt in Qatar - analysis
Israel’s spy chief has used his extensive skill set to rebuild the Mossad's working relationship with Qatar following the attempted assassination of Hamas officials in Doha.
European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows
EU efforts could “focus on advice, training and capacity-building,” a document said, adding that it would not take over UNIFIL's tasks in the Levant.
