Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.
Tag: Arabs
Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’
In Saudi Arabia, the president denounced Western intervention and nation-building, garnering both praise and eye rolls.
Jordan Cracks Down on Muslim Brotherhood
The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.
As Israel and U.S. Align on Gaza, the Arab’s Plan Leaves Issues Unanswered
As Israel remains deadlocked with Hamas over key issues, Gaza’s future after the war ends appears no closer to a resolution.
Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans
Leaders of Gulf states met with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts to strategize before a broader Arab summit early next month.
Alarmed by Trump’s Gaza Plan, Arab Leaders Brainstorm on Their Own
Since President Trump suggested depopulating Gaza, Arab officials have offered other ideas for reconstruction. But the emerging consensus repackages old plans as new ones.
Trump’s Gaza Plan Has Many Pitfalls, Hamas Among the Biggest
President Trump’s proposal to “own” Gaza and transfer its population elsewhere has stirred condemnation and sarcasm, but it is an opening bid and could disrupt a tired diplomatic paradigm.
A Quick Arab Pivot: From Welcoming al-Assad to Managing the Chaos
Only weeks ago, Arab nations had been working hard to bring Bashar al-Assad back into the fold, assuming he was there to last. They were badly mistaken.
Family of Bedouin Hostage Celebrates His Release and Prays for Cease-Fire
The marginalized Bedouin community suffered deaths and abductions during the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, and also ache for their Palestinian relatives in Gaza.
As Israel Braces for Iran’s Retaliation, Diplomats Scramble
President Biden convened his national security team and spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and foreign ministers from Islamic countries plan to gather in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.