Category: Middle East
The risk of wider war in the Middle East looms over Biden’s reelection effort
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . April 8, 2024
The war between Israel and Hamas has been going on for six months. This crisis is causing big problems for President Biden. It is impacting
Hamas says Israeli proposal fails to meet demands but is under review
- By Hassan Rahim
- . April 8, 2024
Hamas said that an Israeli plan for a ceasefire in Gaza did not meet the demands of Palestinian militant groups. The plan was given to
Israel Fires Two Officers After Grave Errors in Gaza Aid Worker Strike
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . April 6, 2024
Israel fires two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza
Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Retaliation After Suspected Airstrike in Syria
- By Omar Haddad
- . April 5, 2024
Israel is preparing for the possibility of an Iranian retaliation after a suspected Israeli airstrike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Damascus, Syria. Prime Minister
Israel Halts Combat Leave as UK Warned Over Arming Israel
- By Omar Haddad
- . April 4, 2024
The situation in the Israel-Gaza conflict has reached a critical juncture, with Israel halting combat leave for its soldiers amid growing fears of escalation in
Iran Weighs Retaliation Against Israel After Embassy Strike
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . April 3, 2024
Iran is grappling with how to respond to an Israeli airstrike on its embassy in Damascus that killed several Revolutionary Guard members, vowing retaliation but
Spain to Recognize Palestinian Statehood by July, Signals EU Momentum
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . April 2, 2024
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced that Spain will recognize Palestinian statehood by July. This move comes as part of a broader trend within
The Economic Impact of Ultra-Orthodox Military Service in Israel
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . April 1, 2024
Israel is facing a significant economic challenge regarding military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews. The Bank of Israel has highlighted the economic benefits of including
Israel’s High Court Ruling on Haredi Military Exemptions: A Deepening Crisis in the Government
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . March 30, 2024
Israel’s High Court has issued a ruling in a longstanding dispute over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions, further escalating tensions within the government. The court’s decision instructs
Protecting Palestinians a Moral Imperative, Pentagon Chief Tells Israeli Counterpart
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . March 27, 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivered a stern message to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during their meeting at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Austin emphasized