Middle East
Taliban Triumph in Afghanistan Has Arab States and Israel Hedging Dependence on US
JNS.org - The Taliban’s quick takeover of Afghanistan has Middle Eastern countries deeply concerned about their dependence on the US security umbrella. Elliott Abrams, who...
Israel Approves Qatari Aid to Gaza After May Conflict, Defense Minister Gantz Says
Israel said on Thursday it agreed with Qatar and the United Nations on a mechanism to transfer aid from the Gulf State to Gaza, boosting prospects for relief in the Palestinian enclave after it was...
Israeli Universities to Partner With Moroccan Tech School for Joint Research, Degrees
JNS.org - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco is working on agreements with two Israeli universities so far to promote academic collaboration. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem penned an understanding with the institution on Aug....
Hezbollah Organizes Fuel for Lebanon, Hariri Warns of Sanctions
A shipment of Iranian fuel organized for Lebanon by Hezbollah will set sail on Thursday, the Shi'ite group said, cautioning its US and Israeli foes against any moves to halt the consignment that it said aimed...
‘Times Have Changed’: Some Afghan Women Defiant as Taliban Return
Afghan women and girls who have won freedoms they could not have dreamt of under...
Hamas Leader: ‘Foolish Act’ by Israel Could Lead to War
JNS.org - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said the terror organization based in the Gaza Strip...
Explosions Heard Near Border With Israel in Southwestern Syria: State Media
Explosions were heard on Tuesday in Quneitra province in southwestern Syria near the border with...
Taliban Risk Military Strikes if They Host Terrorists Again, NATO Warns
The Taliban must not let Afghanistan become a breeding ground for terrorism again, NATO said...
Evacuation Flights Restart From Kabul as Taliban Hold First Press Conference
The United States and Western allies evacuated diplomats and civilians from Kabul on Tuesday as...
Taliban Triumph in Afghanistan Has Arab States and Israel Hedging Dependence on US
JNS.org - The Taliban’s quick takeover of Afghanistan has Middle Eastern countries deeply concerned about their dependence on the US security umbrella. Elliott Abrams, who served...
Israel Approves Qatari Aid to Gaza After May Conflict, Defense Minister Gantz Says
Israel said on Thursday it agreed with Qatar and the United Nations on a mechanism to transfer aid from the Gulf State to Gaza, boosting...
Israeli Universities to Partner With Moroccan Tech School for Joint Research, Degrees
JNS.org - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco is working on agreements with two Israeli universities so far to promote academic collaboration. The Hebrew University...
Hezbollah Organizes Fuel for Lebanon, Hariri Warns of Sanctions
A shipment of Iranian fuel organized for Lebanon by Hezbollah will set sail on Thursday, the Shi'ite group said, cautioning its US and Israeli foes against...
‘Times Have Changed’: Some Afghan Women Defiant as Taliban Return
Afghan women and girls who have won freedoms they could not have dreamt of under the last Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago are...
Hamas Leader: ‘Foolish Act’ by Israel Could Lead to War
JNS.org - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said the terror organization based in the Gaza Strip maintains “a strategic relationship” with Iran, Hezbollah and “many [others]...
Explosions Heard Near Border With Israel in Southwestern Syria: State Media
Explosions were heard on Tuesday in Quneitra province in southwestern Syria near the border with Israel, state media said, an area where military defectors say...
Taliban Risk Military Strikes if They Host Terrorists Again, NATO Warns
The Taliban must not let Afghanistan become a breeding ground for terrorism again, NATO said on Tuesday, warning that the alliance after its withdrawal still...
Evacuation Flights Restart From Kabul as Taliban Hold First Press Conference
The United States and Western allies evacuated diplomats and civilians from Kabul on Tuesday as Kabul's new rulers were to hold their first news conference...
Iran Accelerates Enrichment of Uranium to Near Weapons-Grade, IAEA Says
Iran has accelerated its enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade, the UN atomic watchdog said in a report on Tuesday seen by Reuters, a move...
Report: Hamas Threatens Hostilities Unless It Gets Qatari Cash
JNS.org - Hamas is threatening to renew violence against Israel unless it is granted access to Qatari funds in cash, Palestinian media reported over the...
Qatar Urges Taliban to Cease Fire at Meeting in Doha
Qatar said it had urged the Taliban to cease fire and pull back their offensive in Afghanistan during a meeting between the Qatari foreign minister...
Egypt Gets New AstraZeneca Vaccine Batch via COVAX
Egypt received a new batch of about 1.7 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses through the global COVAX initiative, the health ministry said late on Friday. The...
Iran Orders Travel Ban and Shutdown Amid COVID Surge
Iran is to impose a one-week lockdown and a ban on road travel amid a fifth COVID-19 surge in the worst-hit country in the Middle...
