Middle east news
Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion
As Iran’s regime escalates repression, the 2026 uprising exposes the limits of containment and opens an opportunity for decisive change.
Iranians trust Reza Pahlavi more than the regime’s 'moderates' - opinion
Why Washington shifts from Syria’s Kurds to Sharaa - opinion
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
Saudi-Israel talks nearing breakthrough, says new Israeli ambassador to US
Leiter, who officially began his role on Friday, described normalization with Saudi Arabia as part of a broader realignment in the MidEast.
At least 22 killed as IDF fires on suspects returning to southern Lebanon
If the Lebanese army deploys faster to the rest of southern Lebanon, the IDF might feel compelled to complete its withdrawal faster as well.
War between Israel and Iran should be avoided, Saudi FM says
Saudi FM: "I don't see the incoming US administration as contributory to the risk of war, on the contrary, President Trump has been quite clear he does not favor conflict."
Yemen vice-president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Iran backed-Houthis
The war in Yemen began in 2014, when Houthi fighters swept into the capital, Sanaa, and took over government institutions.
'Technical issues' in Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal are 'just the beginning,' source says
The ceasefire and hostage deal's next test will be whether Israel will get the list on Friday before the next round of hostage releases is set to be carried out on Saturday.
Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire - exclusive
Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.
Heart vs head: The hostage deal and the cost of compassion - analysis
The national sense of relief if and when the agreement is finalized will be real, but the true cost may only be fully reckoned in the future.
CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves versus Houthis
3 IDF soldiers killed; Kfir Brigade leaves north Gaza with some wins, but questions about Hamas comeback
Eight confirmed dead in Cairo building collapse
Cairo is the most populous city in the Arab world and has faced urban planning challenges for years.
Anti-Zionist rhetoric: Loud but fundamentally flawed - opinion
Why do educated Jews turn so against their own people while an Italian Catholic sees the same matter with a totally different clarity?
