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Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.
Behind the smiles and the sanctions: The hidden truth about Israeli-European relations
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through the end of October
EU's negative statements about Israel increased post-October 7 - study
Qatar invested over $65 million to manipulate US education, new report reveals
According to the report, the funds were funneled through Qatar Foundation International, which worked with schools, universities, teacher-training programs, and national education networks.
US-Oman ties tested after Trump’s warning on Gulf waters - analysis
US President Trump threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, putting a longtime Gulf partner on edge and raising regional concerns over diplomacy and stability.
The Qataris are not the diplomatic firefighters; they are the arsonists - opinion
Behind Doha’s image as a neutral mediator lies a regime accused of empowering Iran, exporting extremist narratives, and undermining religious freedom at home and abroad.
'Premature and disconnected': Gulf states see Trump Abraham Accords demand as empty bargaining chip
The US president made the first public demand for normalization on Sunday, which was outright rejected by mediator Islamabad.
Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis
Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.
Trump demands Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
"By copy of this TRUTH, I am asking my Representatives to begin, and successfully complete, the process of signing these Countries into the already Historic Abraham Accords," said Trump.
Iran demands access to $12b. assets frozen in Qatar as precondition to advancing talks - report
It is reportedly the only immediate obstacle to further advancing negotiations on the potential Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
The Gulf countries, meanwhile, understood that they would bear much of the immediate cost of restarting the war against the Islamic regime.
Trump hits pause: War with Iran is not yet on the table - comment
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Trump holds off on striking Iran, balancing Gulf pressures, oil prices, and looming midterm elections.
Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.