Middle east news
The Turkey trap: Israel has air superiority over Ankara, but no reason to fight - opinion
Israel’s strike in Syria risks turning tensions with Turkey into a confrontation that serves neither country
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Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
Assad brothers summoned in absentia as Syria opens landmark trial of former security chief
Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion
Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma - analysis
Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.
Saudi Arabia must decide if a relationship with Israel is worth its while - editorial
MBS, the young and forward-looking Saudi prince, is known to be less patient than many of his older predecessors in Saudi diplomacy with the Palestinians.
A month into war, Lebanon operation takes toll - analysis
The challenge in southern Lebanon is that while Hezbollah has suffered blows to its command and control, the group appears to be clinging on and it is capable of continued deadly operations.
Israel's war is about religion, and it's headed to the West next- opinion
The West must understand: This is a religious war, not a territorial war, and it is on its way to you
A new Middle East is still far off – opinion
Israel will have to live by its sword for many long years ahead.
US: Sinwar sees the regional war on horizon, unwilling to hold hostage talks
“I think it is probably reasonable to conclude he's watching what's happening in the north," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Jordan's King Abdullah accepts PM Khasawneh's government residgantion following parliamentary polls
With the resignation of the Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh a suspected replacement could be Jafar Hassan.
Israel employing 'scorched earth' policy in Lebanon to paralyze Hezbollah - Arab sources
Israel targets Hezbollah-supporting areas in Lebanon, aiming to weaken the group and increase internal opposition, Arab sources claim.
IRGC founder to ‘Post’: Iran unable to sustain long-term war with Israel - exclusive
Mohsen Sazegara: "Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, in the heart of Tehran, was a humiliation for Iran's intelligence organizations.”
'Not interested in a broad war': Former Hezbollah official says response may be limited
The former official estimated that in his upcoming speech, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah will "console the people."
