The conference has been billed as aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The president of the Palestinian Authority was expected to attend, but Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he would not.
Author: Erika Solomon
Egypt Says Netanyahu Is Set to Attend Sharm el-Sheikh ‘Peace Summit’
Egypt’s president has billed the afternoon event as aimed at ending the war in Gaza. President Trump was expected to join alongside more than 20 world leaders.
Iran, a Longtime Hamas Backer, Signals Support for Truce Deal With Israel
With its regional influence vastly diminished in the two years since the Israel-Hamas war began, Iran had a muted response to the new cease-fire agreement.
Iran, a Longtime Hamas Backer, Signals Support for Truce Deal With Israel
With its regional influence vastly diminished in the two years since the Israel-Hamas war began, Iran had a muted response to the new cease-fire agreement.
Supreme Leader Says Iran Has No Plans for Nuclear Weapon
The speech came as Iran and Europe negotiate over sanctions on the sidelines at the U.N. General Assembly. But Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he opposed talks with the U.S., a key European demand.
Egypt’s Most Famous Political Prisoner Is Freed and Reunited With Family
The dissident Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years. His family waged an international campaign for his release.
For Arab Nations With Ties to Israel, Attacks on Qatar and Gaza City Raise Anxiety
The Middle Eastern states closest to Israel see the attack on Hamas officials in Qatar and the invasion of Gaza City as warning signs of potential threats to their own security.
After Blocking U.N. Nuclear Watchdog, Iran Allows Inspectors to Return
Iran halted cooperation with the agency last month, as experts warned that Tehran might revive efforts to build a nuclear bomb.
Iraq Shopping Mall Fire Kills at Least 61
Local officials blamed shoddy construction and a lack of preparedness for the scale of the tragedy at the newly opened building.
Nuclear Inspectors Leave Iran After Cooperation Halted With U.N. Watchdog
The withdrawal of international inspectors comes amid heightened concerns that Iran, battered by Israeli and U.S. strikes, may be driven to try to build a nuclear bomb.