Middle East
Trump says US will not return to war against Iran unless American troops are killed - report
The report came just after Netanyahu told CNBC that the US and Israel would resume military action against Iran if needed
Trump-Netanyahu call, restraint on Beirut strike signals 'Iranian victory,’ INSS researcher warns
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
Iran’s ring of fire collapses: Why Oct. 7 was Tehran’s greatest strategic miscalculation - opinion
Israeli Navy boards Turkish flotilla for Gaza, Trump says Iran 'dying to sign' ceasefire deal
Israelis cross border into Syria • IDF faces looming manpower gap • Source: Drone attack on nuclear plant was message for UAE • Trump admin. reoprtedly urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island
Voices from the Arab press: Reading the Jeddah statement
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Cutting US aid to Israel would be a strategic disaster for America - opinion
American assistance has never been unconditional. It has given American diplomats real sway when Israeli decisions in Judea and Samaria or Gaza could ripple across the region.
Iran negotiations will only work under sustained maximum pressure - opinion
Iran and its proxies use negotiations to delay, deceive, and advance their strategic goals under the cover of diplomacy.
Ancient blood libels continue to shape modern antisemitism - opinion
Antisemitic conspiracy theories have deep historical roots and continue to resurface, driving prejudice and violence against Jews today.
The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis
Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion
As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.
How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars
As many middle-class families struggle to afford basic food, the telecommunications sector has become a major financial channel for funding the Houthis’ war effort.
Egypt, Uganda agree to expand Nile water cooperation
El-Sisi said Egypt faces severe water scarcity, with annual per capita water availability falling below 500 cubic meters.
