The leaders of both Islamic countries appeared to put aside their historical animosities at a summit to present a united stand against Israel’s bombardment of the strip after Hamas’s attack.
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Arab States Intensify Pleas for Gaza Cease-fire as Public Anger Mounts
Citing deepening fears for regional stability, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries are beseeching the U.S. to push Israel to end its military campaign in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia’s Fund-Raiser for Gaza Aid Raises $17 Million in Hours
The belated campaign, announced more than three weeks into the war, appeared consistent with the Saudi government’s ambivalent response to the conflict.
Saudi Arabia Is Sole Bidder for 2034 World Cup
Australia announced it would not bid, clearing the way for the Saudis to bring soccer’s biggest tournament back to the Gulf.
In Cyberattacks, Iran Shows Signs of Improved Hacking Capabilities
A monthslong hacking campaign targeted the governments of regional rivals, including Israel, and marked a turn, a new report says, as the attacks were used to collect intelligence, not just disrupt services.
Iran’s Proxy Forces Across the Middle East
A “Shiite Crescent” stretches from Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon and back down to the Gaza Strip.
Saudi Arabia Warns U.S.: Israeli Invasion of Gaza Could Be Catastrophic
In discussions with their American counterparts, Saudi officials have framed a ground war as a potentially devastating blow to stability in the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas War Looms Over Saudi Arabia Forum
The kingdom is embracing business as usual, hosting an investment forum, concerts and even fashion shows. But grief, fear and outrage over Israel’s bombardment of Gaza simmer just below the surface.
Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
Israel-Hamas War Threatens Wider Inferno in Middle East
The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.