Israel-Palestinian conflict back at center of Middle East agenda The confrontations at Jerusalem’s holy sites, recent terror attacks inside Israel, the killing of Al Jazeera Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a dire Palestnian economy and a more assertive Hamas have put the Palestinian question back at the core of the region’s many issues. Week in Review | Israel | May 13, 2022 :Police officers clash with attendees of the funeral of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh on May 13, 2022 in Jerusalem, Israel. According to eyewitnesses the Palestinian/American reporter was shot by a live bullet on Wednesday. She was covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
Iraq | May 6, 2022 Sinjar becomes latest flashpoint for Iran-Turkey tensions in Iraq New Pentagon IG report says that the Turkey-PKK conflict and Iranian militias are contributing to instability in Iraq.
Gulf | Apr 29, 2022 US committed to UN truce and ‘better future’ for Yemen, says US envoy In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Tim Lenderking, US special envoy for Yemen, says the United States can be counted on to continue its strong diplomatic effort in Yemen, but the core responsibilities for peace lie with the parties themselves.
Israel | Apr 22, 2022 Hamas mulls opportunities, risks in Jerusalem violence Egyptian mediation again in spotlight to prevent a repeat of Israel-Hamas war.
Israel | Apr 15, 2022 Israel wants to see improved US-Saudi relations in sign of changed Middle East Israel's ambassador to the United States also addresses Palestinian political process; violence escalates at Jerusalem holy sites; Hamas focuses on West Bank and resistance dramas; Christian population of Jerusalem dwindles further.
Syria | Apr 8, 2022 Ukraine shockwaves reverberate in war-weary Syria Russia is the common thread in Syria and Ukraine; Syrians feel ‘abandoned by the world;' Turkey seizes an opening; UN process stymied; and US stresses ‘accountability.'
Israel | Apr 1, 2022 Fragile Israeli government tested by perfect storm of security threats Also: Upcoming religious holidays heighten concerns of more violence, including by the Islamic State operating within Israel.
Iraq | Mar 25, 2022 Iraqi foreign minister says Iran nuclear deal in Iraq’s interest Fuad Hussein, in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, says Iraq continues to play a role in helping to facilitate dialogue, and de-escalating conflict, between Washington and Tehran.
Turkey | Mar 18, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war recasts Turkish policies and priorities Erdogan sees opportunity in Ukraine crisis, including enhanced global role and dramatic reset in ties with Israel, as he weighs next steps in Libya and elections next year.
Turkey | Mar 11, 2022 Bennett, Erdogan seek to fill diplomatic vacuum over Ukraine Qatar’s role in Iran diplomacy even more vital with pause in Vienna nuclear talks.
Iran | Mar 4, 2022 Will there be an Iran nuclear deal? What you need to know The Biden administration, consumed by Russia-Ukraine crisis, may be close to the end on one of its top foreign policy priorities.
Russia | Feb 26, 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine scrambles Middle East diplomacy Update from Moscow; US calls on regional allies for support against Russian attack on Ukraine; some facts on Russia.
Iran | Feb 17, 2022 Does Raisi need a nuclear deal more than Biden? Also: The Iran talks in Vienna enter their final days, what comes next, and why neither president should expect an assist from the US Congress on Iran.
Syria | Feb 11, 2022 Islamic State still 'global operation,' says Pentagon report Islamic State leader's killing prompted questions on Turkey's role; our reporting from Idlib, Syria.
Syria | Feb 4, 2022 The death of ISIS’s ‘Hajji Abdullah’: Views from Idlib, Iraq and more Erdogan’s mediation bid in Ukraine; Tartars in spotlight.
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