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.
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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.
Talking About Health Impacts of Climate Change Without Mentioning Fossil Fuels
A declaration on the public health impacts of climate change may lack two words: fossil fuels.
‘A Very Slow Game:’ Why the Pace of Israel’s Ground Operation Counts
Israel’s invasion of Gaza is proceeding more slowly than expected. That may suit the needs of its allies — and its adversaries, analysts say.
10 Stops in 5 Days, Plus an Air Raid Shelter, for Blinken
The secretary of state’s chaotic trip in the Middle East has underscored the scale and complexity of the diplomatic crisis he faces.
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.
Across the Mideast, a Surge of Support for Palestinians as War Erupts in Gaza
The escalation laid bare the limitations of diplomatic deals between Israel and Arab governments as long as the underlying conflict continues. “We told you so,” a Saudi scholar said.
U.A.E. Talks Peace in Sudan War, but Secretly Backs One Side
From a remote air base in Chad, the Emirates is giving arms and medical treatment to fighters on one side in Sudan’s worsening war, officials say.
BRICS Group Announces New Members, Including Iran and Saudi Arabia
Argentina, Ethiopia and the U.A.E. were also invited to join BRICS, strengthening the group’s role as an alternative to Western-led forums.
‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.