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EU to Review Trade Agreement With Israel in Response to Gaza Offensive
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected EU criticism and said it ’reflects a total misunderstanding of the complex reality Israel is facing.’
Hegseth Orders Probe Into 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal, Previous Investigations
Several reports and hearings have found successive administrations culpable.
UK Ramps up Pressure on Israel Over Actions in Gaza and West Bank
Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out a series of measures in a Commons statement.
Canada, UK, France Threaten ‘Concrete Actions’ Against Israel Over Gaza Offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by saying the three countries were ‘offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel.’
Damascus Gives Syrian Armed Groups 10 Days to Join State Security Apparatus
Since the fall of the Assad regime last December, Syria’s new Islamist rulers have sought to bring the country’s disparate factions under state control.
Israel Says It Will Allow Food to Enter Gaza After Pressure From Allies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his decision to resume food aid was the result of pressure from some of Israel’s international allies.
With Middle East Tour, Trump Reshapes US Foreign Policy
The president drew a sharp contrast with past U.S. administrations, rejecting the interventionist foreign policy approach of both political parties.
As US Hints of Withdrawal From Syria, Kurdish Groups Face Uncertain Future
Both Damascus and Ankara have rejected calls for a Kurdish autonomous region in northeastern Syria.
Microsoft Sold AI to Israeli Military for Hostage Search and Rescue
Microsoft says it had provided the services to the Israeli Defense Ministry in the weeks following the terror attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.
Israel Launches Major Offensive to Seize and Control Parts of Gaza
Israel said the operation was intended to gain further operation control over key areas in Gaza and to fulfill its mission of destroying terrorist group Hamas.
Trump Wraps Up Middle East Trip, Returns to Washington
Trump promoted U.S. business interests and visited key religious landmarks during his Abu Dhabi visit.
Trump Announces $200 Billion in Deals With UAE
The president said economic commitments secured in the Middle East will boost U.S. manufacturing and national security.
Trump Visits US Troops in Qatar During Middle East Tour
Before he visited the military base, Trump joined a business roundtable in Doha on the first state visit by a U.S. president to Qatar.
US Sanctions Iranian, Chinese Entities Involved in Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Development
President Donald Trump has said he wants a nuclear deal with Iran that will ensure it cannot develop nuclear weapons
Iranian, European Officials to Hold Nuclear Talks in Istanbul
Negotiations between Iran and the E3 states—Britain, France, and Germany—coincide with parallel U.S.–Iran talks in Oman.
