Middle East
Egyptian parliament weighs vote on authorising troop deployment to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthis
Any Egyptian military backing for Saudi Arabia could mark a major escalation in the wider Iran war, which has threatened global energy supplies and sent oil prices soaring.
Israel urged Qatar to continue Gaza funding despite public criticism, documents reveal
Tensions continue to mount in Lebanon as Hezbollah challenges Beirut’s authority
After October 7 and years of war, Iranians and Jews have found a common enemy - opinion
Herzog meets Bahrain's foreign minister in Azerbaijan as Baku emerges as a regional hub - analysis
President Herzog’s meetings in Azerbaijan highlight Baku’s growing role in regional diplomacy, from Israeli-Turkish security talks to efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords.
Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Syria’s Kurdish autonomy is fading as Arab unrest challenges Damascus’s control
BEHIND THE LINES: While the Kurdish-led authority was dissolved on paper, many of its institutions continued to function in reality.
Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 after over a decade in role
Sisi, who has served as Egypt's president since 2014, said his departure from office was "settled and will not be discussed."
Iran claims oil tanker exploded after hitting mine, CENTCOM chief touts military success in Gulf
Missiles hit Yemen's Aden airport, Saudi coalition intercepts missile near Yanbu • UK advises against nonessential travel to Saudi Arabia • IDF kills Hamas terrorist who stormed Re'im base on Oct. 7
'This is our homeland': Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land
Regarding the path to a peace agreement, Netanyahu said that the obstacle to peace is not Israel, but rather the enemies in the region shared by Israel and the United States.
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
Analysis by US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), shows at least eight gas tankers carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas have left the Gulf of Oman since mid-July.
'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says
Sisi emphasized that Egypt's military expansion is not directed against Israel but is intended to safeguard national security and preserve peace in an unstable region.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles, drones as IDF prepares for strikes on southern Lebanon
IDF kills Hamas terrorist who stormed Re'im base on Oct. 7 • Germany will not tolerate Iranian hostility toward Europe, FM says • Trump threatens to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site
WATCH: Israel ‘very close’ to creating conditions for regime change in Iran, Netanyahu adviser says
Ophir Falk said military and economic pressure was creating an opening for Iranians to challenge their rulers, while stressing that regime change was up to the Iranian people.
