Middle East

The facade of football: How Qatar cloaks extremism in global sport

It’s time for the world to wake up and start asking questions about the money reshaping Western democracies – before it’s too late.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
26/04/2025

Syria will not be a 'source of threat' to Israel, letter to Washington says

The interim government formed a committee "to monitor the activities of Palestinian factions" in a bid to ease US sanctions.

By REUTERS
26/04/2025
 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025

Latest round of Iran, US talks to resolve nuclear dispute end in Oman

Saturday's nuclear talks with Iran were positive and productive, a senior US administration official said, adding that both sides agreed to meet again in Europe "soon."

By REUTERS
26/04/2025

The kingdom’s mines: Inside Saudi Arabia’s mission to clear mines in war-torn Yemen

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS | In a country shattered by war and haunted by what lies beneath its soil, Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam continues to uncover a more hopeful future.

UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies

A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.

By REUTERS
24/04/2025
 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal aiming for five year Israel-Hamas truce

The proposal would involve the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for a mutually agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, the report said. 

A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

Hezbollah 'still stronger than several Lebanese armies,' expert warns

Lebanon expert Dr. Moshe Elad emphasizes that Hezbollah remains a major force in Lebanon, despite the blow it suffered from Israel.

The precarious foundations of emerging governmental structures in Lebanon and Syria

The current state of fractured sovereignty offers a glimpse of what could be formalized as a solution: dismantling Lebanon and Syria into smaller sovereign countries.

By AVI CARMELI
21/04/2025

Israel must stop apologizing for its existence

From its inception, Israel’s existence was treated as a provocation. A home for the Jews? In the Middle East? Say it isn't so.

By AMINE AYOUB
21/04/2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Over 100 Israeli business leaders call to advance peace talks with Arab states

Regional threats and Gaza’s future have spurred Israeli business leaders to push for renewed ties with Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, to build a new Middle East order.

20/04/2025
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