Middle East

Sources familiar with the negotiations say Netanyahu went along with the plan for the Trump administration to sell weapons to the UAE.

Currently in ‘cold war’ with China, US deems its version of telecommunications system a security concern

The decision came at the request of the UAE following a historic agreement last month between Abu Dhabi and Israel to normalize ties.

Iran plans to execute Navid Afkari for his peaceful protests against the mismanagement of the country

'I won't sit at a table where Trump plan is present'

The public remains anxious that more hazardous materials are being stored badly, putting them at risk.

Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu emphasized the importance of resuming dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.

Rabbi Yissachar Krakowski was a guest of the Emirati royal court, which spared no expense to make sure kashrut observers ate as well and as elegantly as anyone else • WZO sends emissaries to Dubai

The World Zionist Organization has a framework of hundreds of emissaries worldwide, including in small, dispersed communities.

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad hosts Hamas for fancy Beirut meeting

According to the arms embargo on Libya it is prohibited to export, sell, supply or transfer military goods and technology to the country. The UN has complained about “blatant” embargo violations.

The former US acting director of national intelligence on Wednesday urged the organizers of the Olympics to intervene in the slated execution of an Iranian national champion wrestler.

On Monday, Israeli and American officials flew to Abu Dhabi to meet with UAE officials in friendship, and to discuss further details within the agreement.

Macron has been criticized for his comments to Malbrunot. Madine Moreno, a former French government minister condemned the comments.

Klil has a registered patent, the innovative eGRAF device, to replace broken or cracked glass on curtain walls.

"The [Palestinian] leadership are not looking for a solution," al Nuaimi said. "Jews and Christians – their roots are in this area and this region; they belong here."

Part of the claims of Iran’s defense officials is that its radar can also track hundreds of threats.

Romania is a member of the European Union, which is at odds with the US and Israel over how best to handle Iran’s military and nuclear threat.

Elli's Kosher Kitchen was awarded not one, but two kosher certificates, the first in Abu Dhabi.

Netanyahu’s office reported that the Prime Minister thanked Sisi for his help in promoting stability in the region, particularly in Gaza.

In 2014, members of the Sunni Muslim jihadist group opened fire on Shi'ites who were celebrating Ahura, killing eight.

Sisi tells Netanyahu he supports UAE deal, US peace team heads to Britain

A source close to the process said the prisoner swap could be finished by today.

The Iranian leader tweeted about "Jews" in English and Arabic but not in other languages.

"Everyone knows you have an Iranian agenda. We know your history very well, we know your particular identity – but are you Lebanese: yes or no?"

Erekat urged Arab leaders not to abandon the Palestinian cause.

As the first baby steps on the journey toward full Israel-UAE normalization have been accompanied by high expectations and hopes on both sides, we must look at past agreements.

The representatives also spoke of sending a permanent Jewish Agency emissary to the UAE.

The prime minister was surprised to discover that his interlocutor spoke the language so well.

The UAE-Israel deal was welcomed by some Gulf countries but has been met by overwhelming Palestinian opposition.

Israel has a working policy in the north, why can't it do the same in the south?

Macron visited Beirut in the immediate aftermath of the port explosion that killed more than 190 people and injured 6,000.

Last week's clashes in Khaldeh between Sunni Muslims and Shia's, in which a 13-year-old boy was killed, had prompted a flurry of contacts among Lebanese politicians.

A local resident filmed the scene as the song Mosh Khayfa by Lebanese pop star Nawal El Zoghi was played from the mosque's loudspeakers, usually used for the call to prayer.

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: A country without a free press is not accustomed to Israeli journalists’ chutzpah and demands for radical transparency at all times.

Russia, a long-time ally of Damascus, entered Syria in 2015 to back the regime of Bashar Assad.

Many in Lebanon believe that French intervention is sorely needed.

The decree said the crown prince designated Lt.-Gen. Mutlaq bin Salem bin Mutlaq Al Azima to replace Prince Fahd.

While Syrian officials are accusing Israel of being behind the attack, the IDF has yet to comment or confirm.

Parents and local authorities would prefer not to open schools in red zones.

While the Egyptian and Jordanian peoples have never taken to Israel, the UAE deal has the potential to be embraced by the Emirati people.

Is it a peace deal or a normalization deal?

Defense Minister to 'Post': "We also make deals with the United States and we can also get more platforms and systems."

Pictures from the historic first flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates on August 31, 2020.

Two separate explosions in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi and its tourism hub Dubai struck on Monday.

Saudis and Emiratis have increased their abilities with the coalition in Riyadh to confront these types of drones and threats

Ankara is following Western, Chinese and Israeli achievements by building miniature, hypersonic and ‘directed-energy’ weapons.

What has Iran achieved now? It claims it now has a retractable landing gear for the rarely seen Fotros.

Macron was met at the airport by President Michel Aoun in the French leader's second visit in less than a month.

Al-Rai is potentially putting himself in the cross-hairs of conflict.

“I’m sure Mr. Netanyahu sees the opportunities coming from this relationship,” White House Special Adviser Jared Kushner said.

Travelers will be expected to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon their return.

If the designation goes ahead without last minute complications, Adib will be nominated before a visit to Beirut on Monday by French President Emmanuel Macron.

"Although many books have been published about various aspects of Baghdadi Jewry and its rich heritage, none contain a systematically-researched list of surnames."

Hamas: Israel seeking to replace Qatar with UAE as main mediator

The Yemeni official said that the terrorist was coming from the central province of Ma'rib to carry out a terror operation in the capital.

Nasrallah's remarks suggested the group was ready to discuss more profound changes.

Police arrested the man on Aug 28, days after a first suspect was arrested in Cairo.

14-year-old Romina Ashrafi was beheaded by her father in May, after she attempted to elope with an older man.

Hadi al-Bahra, the Syrian opposition co-chair of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, was speaking to reporters in Geneva after week-long UN-sponsored talks.

UNIFIL mandate extended with enhanced reporting mechanism.

MBS's condition was for the visit was that it would take place in total secrecy and that his presence in Washington would become known only once the meeting was underway.

"Those close to him have said he was subjected to a forced confession under torture."

Approximately 57% of the poll respondents did not demonstrate their enthusiasm regarding the idea of having Lebanon signing a peace deal with its Jewish neighbor.

Iran, Turkey and Russia are part of the Astana process and they frequently discuss Syria.

The base has been attacked a dozen times by rockets fired by pro-Iranian militias and three coalition personnel were killed there in March.

Turkey’s ruling party has close links to the group, as does Hamas in Gaza and Qatar’s monarchy.

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said the move will “bring economic and trade successes for both nations.” He called on other countries in the Middle East to follow the Emirates’ “brave path.”

The arrest is the latest blow to Egypt's oldest and most organized Islamist movement, which has been crushed in a sweeping crackdown since it was forced from power seven years ago.

Households in Middle East often lack personal computers, access to high-speed internet

UNIFIL has come under heavy criticism in recent years from both the US and Israel.

The flights are part of the normalization package recently agreed to by both Israel and the UAE

The UAE took to Twitter to accuse Iran, Qatar and Turkey in particular of being wedded to a worldview defined by conflict and antisemitism.

According to Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin, the Lebanese terrorist organization understands that it can't touch civilians, but "is determined to kill IDF soldiers."

"We can go to measures related to sectoral activities ... where the Turkish economy is related to the European economy."

Ezzat was an influential former deputy to Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie, and was seen as a hardliner within the group.

Machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades were used in the fighting which witnesses said lasted four hours.

The Lebanese army and the security source said gunfire was exchanged.

Tehran has used German territory for surveillance and assassination operations targeting dissidents, pro-Israel advocates and Israeli and Jewish institutions

BEHIND THE LINES: First signs emerge that Sunni Islamist Ankara is seeking to fill the vacuum

Radio silence from Israel, despite Mossad achievement

Abdullah Abdullah, a prominent politician and the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation said Afghan officials were ready to hold talks with the Taliban from early September.

Pompeo's trip comes in advance of a planned visit next Monday to the UAE by an official Israeli delegation led by National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat.

“For all intents and purposes, the failed Lebanese state has become a puppet of Hezbollah and its patrons in Tehran.”

THe UAE-Israel deal “is a very strong demonstration that only through dialogue and negotiation can we make progress," Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said.

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Hezbollah wants to pose as secure in its power and prepare to threaten Israel at a time of its choosing.

Produced by travel documentary filmmaker Human David Rawarpoor, the series, aims to educate Iranians about Israel by providing audiences a glimpse of Israel’s history, culture and food.

Who bears responsibility for the deadly port explosions, and what are the global implications?

The US is ready to assist in the normalization of ties between Bahrain and Israel if needed.

Now that the ghosts of war have returned – not that they ever really left – I wonder what happened to those children I worked with almost three decades ago.

For many Shi’ites this period is one of intense mourning and emotion. The Iranian regime seeks to hijack the events every year to connect them to current events

Envoy says US is trying to “prove our value” to Turkey, as America’s partners are sidelined in Syria and Ankara hosts the Hamas terrorist group.

As of two days ago, when the first four cases were discovered in a refugee camp in the 360 square-kilometer (140 square-mile) territory, and a 48-hour lockdown was imposed.