Middle East
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
February 6, 2025
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, as Israel’s…
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
February 6, 2025
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
CNN — “Mad” is how one Middle East source reacted to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “takeover” of…
How Trump arrived at his stunning idea to ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip
February 6, 2025
How Trump arrived at his stunning idea to ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip
CNN — Trump administration officials are hurrying to catch up to the president’s audacious and improbable plan for the United…
White House says Trump envisions “temporary” resettlement of Gaza — as Trump suggests it would be permanent
February 6, 2025
White House says Trump envisions “temporary” resettlement of Gaza — as Trump suggests it would be permanent
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt repeatedly said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was advocating for a “temporary” relocation of…
Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan is the most outlandish idea in the history of US Middle East peacemaking
February 5, 2025
Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan is the most outlandish idea in the history of US Middle East peacemaking
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu couldn’t keep the smirk off his face. And no wonder. Netanyahu looked on…
Trump’s Gaza plan could endanger hostage deal and push Palestinians toward Hamas, CNN analyst says
February 5, 2025
Trump’s Gaza plan could endanger hostage deal and push Palestinians toward Hamas, CNN analyst says
President Donald Trump’s brazen proposal to “take over” Gaza could raise tensions during a fragile phase of the hostage exchange…
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
February 5, 2025
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
Paris AP — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age…
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip and doesn’t rule out using American troops
February 5, 2025
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip and doesn’t rule out using American troops
CNN — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States “will take over” the Gaza Strip — possibly with…
The Middle East’s first super-luxury train will gleam gold
February 4, 2025
The Middle East’s first super-luxury train will gleam gold
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control…
Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a consequential moment for both leaders – and the Middle East
February 4, 2025
Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a consequential moment for both leaders – and the Middle East
CNN — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival as the first foreign leader to pay President Donald Trump a visit since…