Israel middle east

US sanctions 13 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry

The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, include entities based in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed in Tehran Monday, 27th April 2026
DOHA, QATAR - 20 Mar 2018: Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the official visit of the president of Ukraine Petero Poroshenko to the State of Qatar

The Qataris are not the diplomatic firefighters; they are the arsonists - opinion

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

How Hamas’s internal cracks are becoming impossible for Gazans to ignore - opinion

Esther Luzzatto

From disaster to revival: Israel faced its destiny and changed the face of the Middle East


Hamas leader holds ‘warm’ meeting with Syria’s Assad

Hamas leaders met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in efforts to strengthen ties between Hamas and Syria in representation of Syrian factions.

The son of senior Hamas terrorist Mazen Fuqaha sits on the shoulders of Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar

Moroccan Muslims are reviving Jewish heritage in former Jewish neighborhoods

A new project teaches Muslims living in the old Jewish quarters of Moroccan cities about their former residents, and gives them the tools to develop their neighborhoods.

 A Moroccan Muslim woman displays her wares in the mellah.

Biden wants to deepen Israel's integration in region- White House

“Any normalization of any kind is a long process. But looking for progress and momentum in that direction is certainly something we are focused on,” said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden disembarks from Air Force One last month. Next week, he’ll be greeted in Jerusalem by Prime Minister Yair Lapid and a number of hot issues on the Israel-US agenda.

As the US steps back on abortion, here’s the situation in the MENA region

88% of women in the Middle East and North Africa live in countries with restrictive abortion laws.

 Demonstrators shout slogans as they march with placards during a protest against the government's plans on a new abortion law, in Istanbul June 17, 2012.

US Homeland Sec. warned Abraham Accords could destabilize region in 2020

The release of the intel report comes amid US President Joe Biden’s much-awaited July trip to the Middle East, including Israel and Saudi Arabia.

BAHRAIN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Abdullatif Al Zayani (left), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed gather on the balcony of the White House on Tuesday before the signing of the Abraham Accord.

Much has changed in the Middle East since Biden's last visit - analysis

One major change in the region is the shift from the global war on terror the US was waging to the new power of states.

 US Vice President Joe Biden speaks as he delivers a joint statement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting in Jerusalem March 9, 2016.

Bahraini activists find common ground with Israelis on country-wide tour

During the first delegation of Bahrainis organized by the NGO Sharaka, young Bahraini influencers had their preconceptions of Israel challenged - and laid the foundation for more meaningful peace.

Bahraini activists on a tour of Israel.

‘Enemies and Allies:’ Evangelical author tackles faith, peace in Mideast

Joel Rosenberg: “Christians were given a front-row seat for history in the making.”

 Joel Rosenberg attends the Abraham Accords signing ceremony at the White House on September 15, 2020.

Erdan: Israel-Bahrain deal marks historic day for Israel, the Arab world

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi welcomed on Friday Bahrain agreeing to establish full diplomatic relations.

U.S. President's senior adviser Jared Kushner (L) meets meets Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (C) and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (R) during his visit to Manama, Bahrain, September 1, 2020

Something good is happening

Today, perhaps like no other time, there is a real chance of disarming North Korea and preventing the nuclearization of Iran. That is the main issue of our time.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at the UN