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Israel - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB12 hours ago · These claims, which analysts have deemed absurd, are mainly aimed at appeasing his Islamist base and distracting the broader public from their economic woes. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture.
Southern EU states call for Middle East ceasefire
WEB16 hours ago · Leaders from nine European countries around the Mediterranean Sea on Friday called at a summit in Cyprus for an end to fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned as "unacceptable" Israeli firing on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, a stance echoed by Spain's prime minister.The three countries together have around 2,000 ...
US F-15s arrive in Middle East as Israel preps Iran retaliation
WEB20 hours ago · Another squadron of US Air Force F-15s arrived in the Middle East this week, the US military said, as Washington aims to persuade Israel not to launch a major counterattack in response to Iran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile barrage against Israel. The F-15s arrived at an undisclosed base in the region ...
US warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon
WEB3 days ago · Israel's main international ally the United States warned Wednesday against Gaza-like military action in Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened it with "destruction" similar to that of the Palestinian territory.But armed forces chief Herzi Halevi vowed to keep up Israel's intensive bombing of Hezbollah targets, which has already killed more than 1,200 people since September ...
Lebanon - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent …
WEB1 day ago · Even with killing of Nasrallah, Hezbollah nowhere near defeated. Removing savvy and charismatic militant chieftains is a necessary, but not sufficient, counterterrorism measure. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in October 2019, nearly five years ago, and the Islamic State, though attenuated, demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and evolve.
Saudi Arabia - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent …
WEB2 days ago · In military reshuffle, Saudi Arabia seeks efficiency, closing gap with regional rivals. Saudi Arabia has recently undertaken a significant reorganization of its top military leadership, with new senior appointments to the kingdom’s joint, land and naval forces — a step that could mark a pivotal shift in the country's defense strategy and ...
Palestine - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent …
WEB4 days ago · A way forward, ex-Palestinian FM Nasser Kidwa calls for Arab security presence in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, former Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa said that Palestinians must be serious and practical in order to reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza and establish a …
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WEBIn an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, former Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa said that Palestinians must be serious and practical in order to reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza and establish a Palestinian state. 由 Daoud Kuttab. In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics. ALM Live.
Iraq - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB1 day ago · Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship. At an event hosted by Al-Monitor and the US Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister discussed Iraq’s plan to achieve energy independence by 2030 and his desire to drawdown the US military presence in the country. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.