Why Saudi Arabia is turning back to Islamism – and against Israel
Economic strain and domestic pressure are pushing Riyadh toward a regional realignment. Washington ought to pay attention
Abdullah II of Jordan
Hamas rejects UNSC vote endorsing key aspects of 20-point plan for Gaza
Hamas rejected a resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on November 17 that endorsed key aspects of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for ending the...
Op-eds
Hamas Rejects UN Security Council Resolution Authorizing International Stabilization Force for Gaza
Latest Developments Hamas Says No to Disarmament: Hamas emphatically rejected the UN Security Council’s adoption — by 13 votes in favor, with abstentions from Russia and China — of Resolution...
Flash Briefs
Russia Floats Counter-Resolution on Gaza as U.S. Proposal Faces Pushback
Russia Proposes Draft Resolution: Russia floated a draft UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the future of Gaza on November 13 that contrasts with a U.S. proposal to establish...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Reportedly Drafts UN Security Council Resolution for Establishment of International Stabilization Force in Gaza
Resolution Outlined: The United States has reportedly sent UN Security Council member states a preliminary draft of a resolution establishing an International Stabilization Force...
Flash Briefs
Turkey Hosts Meeting of Leading Islamic Foreign Ministers To Discuss Future of Gaza
'Palestinians Should Govern Palestinians’: Turkey convened a meeting of foreign ministers of Muslim-majority countries on November 3 to discuss the future of the Gaza ceasefire...
Flash Briefs
Jordan’s King Abdullah II Says No Country Will Volunteer to ‘Enforce’ Gaza Ceasefire
‘Peacekeeping’ and ‘Peace Enforcement’: Jordan’s King Abdullah II said that it would be difficult for the United States to persuade countries to join the proposed International...
Flash Briefs
Trump to Co-Chair Summit on Gaza’s Future During Middle East Visit
Latest Developments Seeking to ...
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The Muslim Brotherhood’s Last Stand in Jordan
For years, Jordan’s government opted to contain rather than confront the Muslim Brotherhood. That strategy has failed.
Op-eds
Egypt to Propose Alternative Plan for Rebuilding Gaza
Egypt to Present Alternative Plan for Gaza: Egypt will reportedly present a plan later in February to rebuild the Gaza Strip within three to five years without displacing Palestinian...
Flash Briefs
‘Our Fingers are on the Trigger’: Houthi Leader Warns Israel of Renewed Attacks
Houthis Ready to Resume Attacks: The leader of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen warned on February 11 that the group was prepared to resume its attacks on Israel. “Our...
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‘We’ll See How Tough They Are’: Trump Piles Pressure on Hamas to Meet Deadline for Release of Israeli Hostages
Netanyahu Warns of Resumption of ‘Intense Fighting’: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that “intense fighting” would resume in Gaza if the Iran-backed...
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Jordanian King Abdullah Arrives for White House Meeting With Trump Amid Increased Anxiety Over Gaza Resettlement Proposal
Abdullah’s Objection to Gazan Resettlement Under Pressure: Jordan’s King Abdullah II, the first Arab leader to meet with President Trump since his return to office, arrived...
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What to know about Jordanian King Abdullah’s visit to Washington
Jordan’s King Abdullah II will visit Washington on February 11, marking the first official trip by an Arab leader to the United States during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The visit...
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Israel SitRep: February 10, 2025
Today’s Issue: | IDF Arabic-Language Spokesman Issues Instructions and Warnings for Gazans Following Army’s Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor | Following Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor, IDF Deploying...
Israel at War Situation Report
Jordan’s King Abdullah to Meet With Trump as Arab Anxiety Mounts Over Gaza Resettlement Proposal
Following the onslaught in southern Israel by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, Jordan’s King Abdullah II quickly declared that any attempt to resettle Gaza residents in the Hashemite Kingdom would...
Policy Briefs
European Union Restarts Rafah Crossing Monitoring Mission, Egyptians Protest on Border
Latest Developments EU Resumes Rafah Border Missions: The European Union (EU) on January 31 restarted its civil border mission at the Rafah crossing that separates Gaza from Egypt, according to a statement...
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Syria appoints new president amid widespread diplomatic engagement efforts
In a move that will have significant implications for Syria and its international relations, Ahmed Sharaa was named the country’s president on January 29. The appointment is expected to provide...
Op-eds
Trump Doctrine 2.0: What It Means for the Middle East
Countries across the Middle East are making moves and preparing for President Donald Trump’s incoming United States administration. Many of the region’s leaders were in power during the first...
Op-eds
Syria’s New Authorities Vow to Shutter Captagon Trade
Narcotraffickers who attempted to flood Jordan with over 27 million illicit captagon pills in 2024 may now be out of business. “When it comes to captagon and drug smuggling, we promise it is over and...