Al-Monitor Staff Al-Monitor Staff May 7, 2024 Al-Monitor welcomes Kristi Pappalardo as VP of strategy and partnerships Israel | May 6, 2024 Biden meets with Jordanian king as Israel begins Rafah evacuation Ahead of his lunch with Jordan's King Abdullah II, President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position on Rafah" in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. United Arab Emirates | Apr 27, 2024 UAE company agreed to loan $13B to South Sudan in exchange for oil A $13 billion loan to South Sudan, funded by Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects, marks the largest-ever cash deal for the country. Iran | Apr 18, 2024 Israel carries out strikes in Isfahan, Iran: reports Explosions were heard in Qahjaverestan, northeast of Isfahan, early Friday morning as US officials confirmed that Israel carried out strikes against Iran. Israel | Apr 18, 2024 US vetoes Palestinian membership at United Nations The resolution to grant the Palestinians full UN membership received support from a majority of the council but failed to pass after a US veto. Washington Pulse | Apr 18, 2024 US, Israel hold second virtual meeting on Rafah Biden administration officials have denied offering to green-light an Israeli invasion of Rafah if Israel holds off on retaliating against Iran. Turkey | Apr 11, 2024 Lebanon-Venezuela kingpin detained in Turkey's 'third largest' cocaine bust The Turkish Interior Minister reported some 1,340 pounds of cocaine seized in the operation, which also included the arrest of 13 people. Israel | Apr 10, 2024 As Israel braces for Iran retaliation, Biden pledges 'ironclad' support Biden spoke hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to “punish” Israel for the attack on its consular building in Damascus. Palestine | Apr 8, 2024 Netanuyahu says date set for Rafah operation as Cairo talks enter new round The Israeli prime minister's announcement came as the US dialed up pressure on Hamas to accept a cease-fire proposal tabled by CIA Director Bill Burns in Cairo over the weekend. Gulf | Apr 3, 2024 White House postpones top delegation to Saudi Arabia on Israel normalization US national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit to Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to an injury. Pagination Show more Latest News US completes construction of Gaza aid pier by W.G. DUNLOP | AFP | May 7, 2024 US repatriates two dozen Westerners from Syria IS camp by Shaun TANDON | AFP | May 7, 2024 US brands Israel border closures 'unacceptable' by Danny KEMP | AFP | May 7, 2024 See more Podcasts The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal Turkey’s former PM Davutoglu, who met Hamas leaders this week, outlines their demands for peace Turkey strikes LNG deal as Abu Dhabi’s Red Bird abandons British papers: This week in business See more
Israel | May 6, 2024 Biden meets with Jordanian king as Israel begins Rafah evacuation Ahead of his lunch with Jordan's King Abdullah II, President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position on Rafah" in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
United Arab Emirates | Apr 27, 2024 UAE company agreed to loan $13B to South Sudan in exchange for oil A $13 billion loan to South Sudan, funded by Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects, marks the largest-ever cash deal for the country.
Iran | Apr 18, 2024 Israel carries out strikes in Isfahan, Iran: reports Explosions were heard in Qahjaverestan, northeast of Isfahan, early Friday morning as US officials confirmed that Israel carried out strikes against Iran.
Israel | Apr 18, 2024 US vetoes Palestinian membership at United Nations The resolution to grant the Palestinians full UN membership received support from a majority of the council but failed to pass after a US veto.
Washington Pulse | Apr 18, 2024 US, Israel hold second virtual meeting on Rafah Biden administration officials have denied offering to green-light an Israeli invasion of Rafah if Israel holds off on retaliating against Iran.
Turkey | Apr 11, 2024 Lebanon-Venezuela kingpin detained in Turkey's 'third largest' cocaine bust The Turkish Interior Minister reported some 1,340 pounds of cocaine seized in the operation, which also included the arrest of 13 people.
Israel | Apr 10, 2024 As Israel braces for Iran retaliation, Biden pledges 'ironclad' support Biden spoke hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to “punish” Israel for the attack on its consular building in Damascus.
Palestine | Apr 8, 2024 Netanuyahu says date set for Rafah operation as Cairo talks enter new round The Israeli prime minister's announcement came as the US dialed up pressure on Hamas to accept a cease-fire proposal tabled by CIA Director Bill Burns in Cairo over the weekend.
Gulf | Apr 3, 2024 White House postpones top delegation to Saudi Arabia on Israel normalization US national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit to Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to an injury.