Middle East
February 05, 2025
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Trump Proposal Puts Egypt and Jordan in an Impossible Position

The countries are among the top recipients of American military aid, but forcing Palestinians out of their remaining territory could destabilize the entire region.The countries are among the top recipients of American military aid, but forcing Palestinians out of their remaining territory could destabilize the entire region. 

Middle East
February 05, 2025
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Palestinians in Gaza Condemn Trump’s Takeover Proposal

But while some Palestinians rejected leaving Gaza, others said conditions were so unlivable after 15 months of Israeli bombardment that they would consider relocating.But while some Palestinians rejected leaving Gaza, others said conditions were so unlivable after 15 months of Israeli bombardment that they would consider relocating. 

Middle East
February 05, 2025
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Trump’s Gaza Takeover Would Be Illegal Under International Law, Experts Say

Forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave would be “a straightforward crime against humanity,” an Oxford professor said. It would be a further violation to take over the territory.Forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave would be “a straightforward crime against humanity,” an Oxford professor said. It would be a further violation to take over the territory. 

Middle East
February 05, 2025
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Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It?

President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic. 

Middle East
February 04, 2025
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West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.

President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda. 

Middle East
February 04, 2025
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Trump Hits Iran With Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’

The president used a visit from Israel’s prime minister as the moment to ramp up a campaign intended to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear campaign.The president used a visit from Israel’s prime minister as the moment to ramp up a campaign intended to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear campaign. 

Middle East
February 04, 2025
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Trump and Netanyahu Meeting Is Expected to Focus on Gaza Cease-Fire

The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power.The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
February 04, 2025
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Saudi Arabia conducts military exercises with 15 countries at Air Warfare Center

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is conducting military exercises called Spears of Victory 2025 at the Air Warfare Center, involving forces from 15 countries. Some of the Kingdom’s prominent military branches are participating in the drills, including forces from the Presidency of State Security and the Saudi Arabian National Guard. The drills started this week at the […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
February 04, 2025
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‘Attractive’ Red Sea sites for solar, wind energy storage found

RIYADH: Scientists at a top Saudi Arabia university have identified several locations across the Kingdom that would be ideal for the storage of solar and wind energy, which would ultimately benefit water management and food security, the institution stated on Monday. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology study identified 10 sites but said […]