Alarmed by Trump’s Gaza Plan, Arab Leaders Brainstorm on Their Own
Since President Trump suggested depopulating Gaza, Arab officials have offered other ideas for reconstruction. But the emerging consensus repackages old plans as new ones.
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Hamas says it will hand over bodies of Bibas family and free six hostages
Remains of Shiri Bibas and young sons Kfir and Ariel, whose deaths had not been confirmed, to be returned on ThursdayHamas has said it will release six hostages from Gaza this week and hand over the bodies of four others, including the remains of two y…
Why Jordan and Egypt Are Critical to Trump’s Gaza Proposal
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT – On Tuesday, with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at his side, President Donald Trump exuded confidence that the Arab world will […] More
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Islamists Gain in Jordan, Reflecting Public Anger Over Gaza War
The political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood won a sizable share of seats in Parliament, though not enough to challenge the government’s pro-Western tilt.
Drawing a Clear Red Line: Biden’s Imperative Response to Iranian Aggression
In the wake of the recent drone attack on January 28, where Iranian proxies killed three American soldiers and injured more than 30, President Joe Biden finds himself at a crucial crossroads in handling relations with Iran. This brazen act of aggression demands a resolute and swift response. The lack of a clear red line […]
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Dozens in Jordan targeted by authorities using NSO spyware, report finds
Findings suggest Jordan is relying on cyberweapon to quash dissent and its use is ‘staggeringly widespread’About three dozen journalists, lawyers and human rights workers in Jordan have been targeted by authorities using powerful spyware made by Israel…
US vows decisive response to deadly drone attack in Jordan
DefenceTalkThe White House vowed Monday to respond decisively to an attack in Jordan it blames on Iran-backed militants, in which a drone slammed into a military base and killed three Americans while troops were in their beds. The casualties — th…
Tower 22 and the Path to a Wider War
SUBSCRIBER+REPORTING – A deadly strike by an unmanned aerial drone that took three American lives at a U.S. base in Jordan is stoking fears of […] More
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Arab forces will not go to Gaza, says Jordanian minister in rebuke of Israel
Ayman Safadi says credibility of international law at stake as he clashes with senior US official over terms for humanitarian pauseIsrael-Hamas war – live updatesJordan’s foreign minister has said Arab troops will not go to Gaza as he delivered a blist…
Israeli troops encircling Gaza City expected to enter in force within 48 hours
Gaza split into two parts, says Israel, as US sends missile-carrying submarine to Middle EastIsrael-Hamas war: latest updatesThe Israeli military says it has completely encircled Gaza City after over a week of heavy fighting, in effect severing the ter…