Saudi Arabia would 'welcome the chance' to host Trump-Putin summit Trump and Putin are expected to hold a phone call soon, and Gulf leaders are angling for a mediation role between the two. Saudi Arabia
Could Trump’s aid freeze to Lebanon army threaten fragile Israel ceasefire? US funding to Lebanon's armed forces remained in limbo despite the State Department backpedaling on its near-total halt to foreign aid abroad. Lebanon
Tulsi Gabbard grilled about Assad, Iran views at confirmation hearing In her confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard was pressed on her relationship with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and walked back previous statements criticizing Trump's policy choices. United States
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as envoy visits Saudi Arabia, Israel President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the White House on Feb. 4, making the Israeli premier the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House in Trump’s second term. United States
Analysis With Trump inaugurated, how will the Republican trifecta reshape Middle East? By Megan Mineiro In Washington, DC, reporting on US Congress
Meet J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick: Hawk on Israel, critic of foreign aid Vance is an “America First” firebrand who opposed the 2003 invasion of Iraq and military funding for Ukraine, but is a staunch supporter of Israel and backs normalization agreements with Arab states. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Middle East tumult to put Biden on defense in first Trump debate Former President Donald Trump will likely draw on the stalemate in Gaza cease-fire talks and threat of regional war to undermine President Joe Biden's foreign policy record. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis With popularity on rise, can Israel's Netanyahu ditch Gantz, wait for Trump? Netanyahu no longer needs the opposition's Benny Gantz to stay in the war cabinet, but a ruling on ultra-Orthodox military service could spell danger even as he hopes for a Trump victory in November. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis As Israel's Gallant seeks arms in Washington, Netanyahu picks fight with Biden The Israeli premier's decision to cancel a major diplomatic visit to Washington will add to the distance between his country and the United States, but that may be precisely his plan. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Michigan to Minnesota, how worried should Biden be about 'uncommitted'? While President Joe Biden promised to ramp up humanitarian aid efforts for the Gaza Strip in his State of the Union address Thursday, it may have been too little, too late for many voters. By Kristen Talman In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
With US elections over, new run at Iran nuclear deal is possible By backing the Israel-Lebanon border agreement, Iran shows it is ready to move with the right guarantees. Iran
Palestinians frustrated by lack of follow-up after Biden visit US President Joe Biden's one-hour meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas failed to achieve any lasting meaning. Palestine
Twitter removes more Iran-based accounts as part of investigation Twitter began removing the accounts in October when the FBI said the users were seeking to "disrupt the public conversation" surrounding the US presidential elections. Iran
Turkey calls for 'common sense' amid post-election unrest in US Turkish state media reported the government's response to the storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Originals
Jordan welcomes Biden presidency Jordanian leaders hope a Biden administration will support a two-state solution. Jordan
Israeli settlers disappointed over Trump’s defeat, worry over Biden Disappointed over the defeat of their friend, US President Donald Trump, West Bank settlers worry over the Biden administration. Israel
Biden's election victory draws mixed reactions in Egypt News of Biden's election victory has been met with both elation and dismay in Egypt. Pro-democracy activists are hoping a Biden presidency would ease the repression in Egypt while government supporters fear Biden will push for inclusion of the Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt
