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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang listens as US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, on Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington.

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What does Nvidia CEO’s resignation mean for the Middle East’s AI buildout?

Jensen Huang’s sudden resignation amid an explosive espionage scandal has thrown the future of the world’s most valuable chipmaker into uncertainty, potentially creating fallout that could buffet the Middle East's technology sector at a crucial moment.

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Eisenkot meets Netanyahu in bid to avoid Iran strikes

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a security briefing amid opposition concerns that the government could launch a military operation against Iran.

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France, US push rival UNIFIL plans ahead of Lebanon mandate expiry

With the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon due to expire in six weeks, France and the United States are advancing sharply different proposals for the country's future after UNIFIL's departure.

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France denies entry for Israeli settler leader: What to know

The head of Israel's Samaria Regional Council settler organization claims that France turned him back at the Paris airport.

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From Oct. 7 inquiry to blocking Netanyahu: Eisenkot's bloc maps out Knesset agenda

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) casts his ballot, next to his wife Sara

Analysis

Trump officials look past Netanyahu, push Eisenkot to form government quickly

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In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Explainer

Uphill battle: Gadi Eisenkot's 3 paths to forming Israel's next government

Former Israeli army chief of staff and Yashar Party leader, Gadi Eisenkot, greets supporters

Explainer

Arab parties' backing gives Eisenkot edge over Netanyahu for PM: What to know

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Samuel Wendel

Senior Analyst, Middle East Business & Tech

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Adam Lucente

News and Business Correspondent

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Jack Dutton

Chief Business Correspondent

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Ben Caspit

Israel Columnist

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Rina Bassist

Associate Editor (Israel)

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Which US presidential candidate is good for Israel?

When wondering what Israelis think makes a “good president” for the United States, it depends on whom you ask.

A picture dated on March 18, 2015 shows Israel's deputy parliament speaker, lawmaker Oren Hazan (2nd R) standing next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) as they wait for exit polls in Israel's parliamentary elections in Tel Aviv. Hazan, has said he will sue privately owned Channel 2 over a report alleging his involvement in pimping and drugs. Channel 2 ran an investigative report on June 8, 2015 alleging that Hazan, who used to run a casino in Bulgaria, had arranged to provide casino-goers wit

Why are some politicians afraid of this one Knesset member?

Likud politicians fear the Hazan family and its influence within the party's Central Committee.

Why US is part of Middle East problem, not solution

Joint List head Ayman Odeh, recently celebrated as one of Foreign Policy's top global leaders, argues in an interview with Al-Monitor that the US administration is an obstacle to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

People attend a ceremony launching the diesel-electric submarine "Rostov-on-Don" at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg, June 26, 2014. "Rostov-on-Don" produced under Project 636.3 is the second serial submarine being built by OJSC Admiralty Shipyards for Russia's Black Sea Fleet. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA - Tags: MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR3VUFV

Will Syria become Russia's Vietnam?

Israel is worried that the Russian submarine now patrolling near the Syrian coast will collect intelligence data on Israel, and fears Moscow’s Syrian adventure could drag on for a long time.

The long road to labeling settlement products

In a discussion with Al-Monitor, Charles Shamas, a Palestinian entrepreneur involved in exporting Palestinian products to Europe, traced the path to the European Union guidelines for labeling settlement products.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon smile during a signing ceremony for new housing units in the southern city of Ashkelon, Israel October 29, 2015. REUTERS/Amir Cohen - RTX1TUVN

Why are Israeli ministers playing political games with poor children?

Instead of reflexively blaming cuts to child benefits during the last government for growing poverty in Israel, Ministers Aryeh Deri and Moshe Kahlon should propose constructive measures and follow up on recommendations made in 2014.

Is PA on verge of collapse?

There has been speculation that Israel is preparing to possibly dissolve the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank against the backdrop of the violent attacks against Israeli soldiers.

East Jerusalem theater fights to keep doors open

The Palestinian theater El-Hakawati, the only cultural institution of its kind operating in East Jerusalem, is drowning in debt and faces closure yet another time.

Former prisoners opening Palestinians' eyes onto Israel

Palestinians who learned Hebrew while in Israeli prisons have established research and language centers in Gaza for Palestinians to learn Hebrew and about Israeli affairs.

The Grinch who stole Palestinian Christmas

In light of the ongoing intifada, the municipality and Council of Churches of Ramallah decided to show solidarity by limiting manifestations of joy during the Christmas holiday season.

Is Fatah planning the intifada?

Elements within the Fatah leadership warn that they might take the lead of the violent intifada "to capture international attention" and "to influence Israeli public opinion by demonstrating that occupation has its price."

Jerusalem Copts hope new bishop brings renewed support

The small Egyptian Christian community in Jerusalem was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by a visit from Pope Tawadros II.