Middle East - Page 54

November 18

MORNING GLORY: Israel is America’s most important ally

How Israel's role in the Western alliance has evolved to become indispensable for America's strategic interests against authoritarian threats worldwide.

November 17

Trump set to host Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince at the White House this week

Mohammed bin Salman returns to White House for first time since 2018 as Trump hosts formal ceremony and bilateral meetings with Saudi leader.

November 16

Miss Israel claims death, rape threats after viral Miss Universe clash with Miss Palestine

Miss Israel claims death, rape threats after viral Miss Universe clash with Miss Palestine, alleges “stage signals” from rival’s cameraman.

November 16

Birthplace of Jesus to resume Christmas celebrations after war forced a two-year pause

Bethlehem announces return of Christmas celebrations starting Dec. 6 after two-year pause due to Gaza war. Mayor lights tree in historic Manger Square.

November 15

US seeks UN authorization for Gaza international force lasting through 2027 under Trump plan

U.S. pushes U.N. Security Council to authorize international force in Gaza through 2027 under Trump's 20-point plan, with deployment planned by January 2025.

November 14

If Gaza’s famine was real, how come it went away so fast?

Ken Isaacs analyzes the shift from "famine" to "starvation" terminology in Gaza coverage, questioning whether technical data supported the humanitarian crisis claims.

November 13

UN Ambassador Waltz reveals Trump's Middle East peace plan is ‘the only way forward’

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told the United Nations that President Trump’s historic Middle East peace plan is “the only way forward" as he negotiates a resolution.

November 13

Trump faces Middle East test as Netanyahu balks at Erdogan’s Gaza troop hopes

Turkey prepares 2,000 soldiers for potential Gaza peacekeeping mission under U.N. mandate, but Israel firmly rejects Anakara's military presence in the enclave.

November 12

Iran claims missile power now 'far surpasses' pre-war levels after Israeli bombardment

Iran claims missile capacity now exceeds pre-war levels after June bombardment of nuclear facilities by Israel and U.S. during 12-Day War conflict.

November 11

IDF eliminates terrorist in 'another ceasefire violation' in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces said it "eliminated a terrorist who was identified crossing the yellow line and approaching IDF troops in southern Gaza."