arab-israeli conflict
Gulf states embrace Israel — and the language, too
Middle East
March 12, 2021
Gulf states embrace Israel — and the language, too
Curiosity, that’s why May al-Badi wanted to learn Hebrew. “Wanting to know more about something we don’t have here,” says…
In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills
Middle East
February 6, 2021
In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills
KHIRBET HUMSU, West Bank (AP) — It looks like the aftermath of a tornado. There are dirt plots where there…
Israel, Morocco to normalize ties; US shifts W Sahara policy
Middle East
December 11, 2020
Israel, Morocco to normalize ties; US shifts W Sahara policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalize relations as President Donald Trump, in his final weeks in…
Egyptian court to try Mohamed Ramadan over photos with Israeli celebrities
Music
November 23, 2020
Egyptian court to try Mohamed Ramadan over photos with Israeli celebrities
Cairo’s Summary Proceedings Court will begin hearings in a case accusing actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan of offending the Egyptian…
Pompeo, on visit to Israel, says he will go to Golan Heights
Middle East
November 19, 2020
Pompeo, on visit to Israel, says he will go to Golan Heights
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would visit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Thursday, marking…
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
Middle East
November 3, 2020
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Qatar are among countries slated to establish relations with Israel under a regional rapprochement…
Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel
Middle East
October 20, 2020
Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – US pressure on Sudan to normalize ties with former adversary Israel has stirred public debate on a…
Trump envoy hopes Israeli-Arab peace deals will continue whatever the US election result
Middle East
October 19, 2020
Trump envoy hopes Israeli-Arab peace deals will continue whatever the US election result
MANAMA (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy said on Sunday the US President’s push for an Israeli-Arab rapprochement was…
Lebanon, Israel begin indirect talks over maritime border
Middle East
October 14, 2020
Lebanon, Israel begin indirect talks over maritime border
NAQOURA, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanon and Israel began indirect talks Wednesday over their disputed maritime border, with American officials mediating…
Israeli government approves normalization deal with UAE
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Israeli government approves normalization deal with UAE
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government unanimously approved the country’s recently signed normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates on…