Tag Archives: Middle East

Saudi Arabia is set to host a high-level summit on February 20, bringing together the leaders of four key Arab nations to discuss the controversial proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the future of Gaza. The meeting will include the heads of state from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, with discussions expected to focus …

Ahmad al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, is now going to take over the presidency of Syria in what is an unexpected new chapter for the country. He has been propelled into leadership after a protracted war that saw the demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, who ruled for decades. The statement was given by Hassan Abdel Ghani, the spokesman …

On Sunday, Israeli forces handed over seven detainees to United Nations peacekeepers at the border as part of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. According to Lebanese state media, the prisoners had been held by Israel after the ceasefire came into effect. This event follows Israel’s intensified military operations in southern Lebanon, which began in late September, after Hezbollah’s …

Weeks after a U.S.-French brokered ceasefire was established, Israel continued to violate the agreement, prompting Hezbollah to accuse it of exploiting a 60-day withdrawal period. Hezbollah also criticized the Lebanese state’s efforts to halt these violations as ineffective. According to the ceasefire terms, Israeli forces have 60 days to withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah must relocate its heavy weaponry north …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday that American officials have had direct communication with the terrorist-designated rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which played a leading role in the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Blinken, speaking at a press conference in Jordan, was the first U.S. official to publicly acknowledge these contacts between the Biden administration …

Following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Assad earlier this month, many high-ranking officials and members of his feared intelligence and security services have seemingly vanished. According to activists, some have managed to escape the country, while others have gone into hiding in their hometowns. The Assad family had maintained a strict rule over Syria for more than 50 years, …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is concluding his visit to Turkey with discussions with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday. His efforts focus on gaining regional support for a peaceful political transition in Syria. This visit is part of his broader mission to unify Middle Eastern nations, following the recent change in Syria’s leadership with President Bashar al-Assad’s ousting. …

The United Nations General Assembly recently passed a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, amidst the escalating violence that has deeply affected civilians. This resolution highlights the urgent need for international action to protect innocent lives, provide humanitarian aid, and release hostages, while urging all parties to comply with international law. Overwhelming support for the ceasefire came …