Middle East
Has America Backed Down? White House says Trump expects partners to accept Palestinians ‘temporarily’
February 8, 2025
Has America Backed Down? White House says Trump expects partners to accept Palestinians ‘temporarily’
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that “President Trump has said that our country will not fund the…
Netanyahu proposes establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
February 8, 2025
Netanyahu proposes establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Saudi Arabia “has enough land to establish a state for the…
Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
February 8, 2025
Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
CNN — In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), just 18 percent of women are formally employed, according to…
Netanyahu gifted Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington
February 8, 2025
Netanyahu gifted Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted US President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington…
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…