middle east news

Turkey says it rounds up 33 suspected spies for Israel's Mossad

Turkey has harshly criticized Israel for its bombardment of Gaza in its war with Hamas, with Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly exchanging barbs last week.

Khamenei promises ‘de-Americanization’ of Mideast - analysis

All eyes are on Iran in terms of the next moves it may make. 

Israel’s regional strategy amid Hamas war

Israel’s challenge today goes far beyond defeating Hamas, with the IDF also needing to keep it from expanding to the North and the West Bank, and keeping Iran from exploiting it.

Jordanian PM reshuffles cabinet for 7th time, to mixed response

In a controversial move, Prime Minister Khasawneh has made far-reaching changes to the makeup and leadership of his government ministries

By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
03/10/2023

Yemen's national airline to suspend flights from Sanaa to Jordan

Yemenia said in a statement that it had been unable to withdraw its funds in Sanaa banks for several months and called on the Houthi authorities to lift restrictions "illegally" imposed on its assets

By REUTERS
30/09/2023

US caver rescued after days-long climb from 1,000 meters deep in Turkish cave

The American caver reportedly began suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding at a depth of 1,040 meters.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Iranian intifada: How Iran orchestrates waves of terror in Israel - analysis

Iranian funding and the proliferation of weapons under the Iranian directive are believed to be the reasons for the uptick in terror in Israel.

Terror in Israel is out of control - what can be done? - analysis

In eight months of this year, it has become the bloodiest one since the Second Intifada nearly 20 years ago.

Jordan downs drone from Syria in third incident this month

Jordan, which has intensified military drills along its border with Syria, announced 10 days ago it had foiled a large smuggling operation.

By REUTERS
28/08/2023

What does the future have in store for Israel? - comment

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Nearly four years after I started covering diplomacy, the world is a different place.

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