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Tag: Middle East
For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy
The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.
U.N. Security Council to Visit Syria and Lebanon at ‘Crucial’ Time for the Countries
The trip comes days before the anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and as Lebanon is navigating the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel.
Israeli Raid in Southern Syria Kills at Least 13, Syrian Officials Say
The raid appeared to be one of Israel’s deadliest cross-border incursions since Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s former dictator, was ousted last year.
Israeli Raid in Southern Syria Kills at Least 13, Syrian Officials Say
The raid was one of Israel’s deadliest cross-border incursions since Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s former dictator, was ousted last year.
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an emboldened Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere.
Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon
On his last day in Turkey, Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque where, unlike his two most recent predecessors, he did not visibly pray. The pope heads to Lebanon on Sunday.
Once a Pariah, Saudi Prince Resets U.S. Relations on His Own Terms
Seven years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman couldn’t visit Washington. When he arrived at the White House on Tuesday, he got F-35s, the world’s fastest chips and the central role in the remaking of the Middle East.
Here’s the latest.
The president is offering the crown prince fighter jets, a nuclear agreement and other deals as part of his efforts to collect investment and push forward on Middle East peace.
Here’s the latest.
The president is offering the crown prince fighter jets, a nuclear agreement and other deals as part of his efforts to collect investment and push forward on Middle East peace.