Biden's Surprising Middle East Peace Strategy: Working With Trump

Getting a Gaza cease-fire before Biden leaves office is likely to be difficult, however.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 hours ago

Trump discussed Ukraine, Middle East with Biden in White House meeting

President-elect Trump said he discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East with President Biden during the meeting at the White House, which he said was “really good.” “I asked for his views ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace

Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Middle East crisis live: families of Israeli hostages call on Trump and Biden to secure their release

Relatives urge outgoing president and president-elect to work together to end stalemate in negotiations. Overnight the IDF announced that six soldiers had been killed in clashes with Hezbollah ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Middle East crisis live: Leaks from Netanyahu’s office may have compromised peace deal, Israeli court finds

Breakdown in peace negotiations may have been caused by leaked and falsified documents involving close aide to Israeli PM. Israeli media reports that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Biden should use what remains of his presidency to act in the Middle East

Without domestic constraints, he is free to stop aligning US policy with the wishes of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Biden meets with Israel's Herzog on Middle East conflict, humanitarian aid to Gaza

Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Middle East looks to Saudi Arabia to rein in Trump

Arab states hope close ties between Prince Mohammed and US president-elect can temper ardent support for Israel

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Will Trump be the president to end the ‘triple standard’ in the Middle East?

If Trump is serious about bringing an end to the current crisis in the Middle East, the triple standard needs to be retired once and for all.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Biden calls for unity, pledges peaceful transition after Trump victory

Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden called for unity and calm amid political divides and urged Americans to "bring the temperature down" on rhetoric. He pledged a peaceful transition ...

Trump thanks Biden for 'smooth transition' in White House meeting

President-elect Donald Trump will return to Washington on Wednesday — entering the White House for the first time since being voted out of office — to meet with President Joe Biden for a ceremony ...

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Trump, Biden pledge peaceful transition in Oval Office meeting: 'Politics is tough'

President-elect Trump and former President Biden sat down for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, just more than a week after the Republican's decisive win secured his return to the White ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Middle East crisis live: Aid entering Gaza is lowest in months, says Unrwa, as US deadline approaches

US had warned Israel a month ago that it had just 30 days to address humanitarian crisis. Images sent over the news wires show smoke billowing over Beirut after Israeli strikes on the southern ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

What the election result means for Ukraine, Middle East and China

Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.

How Trump’s presidency could affect wars in Middle East, Ukraine

With Donald Trump now set to return to the White House, he'll be faced with a number of challenges around the world, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. NBC’s Richard Engel joins ...

How President-elect Trump might handle war in Middle East

Israel continued its offensives in Lebanon and Gaza Wednesday as plans began for Donald Trump's transition back into the White House. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on ...

Netanyahu Wanted Trump Back. But the Middle East Has Changed Since 2016.

The region looks different than when Donald Trump first took office, and so does Trump’s inner circle.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return

As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region.

What Trump's win could mean for NATO, Ukraine and the Middle East

Donald Trump's second presidency could have broad implications on several foreign policy matters, including U.S. involvement in NATO. Matthew Kroenig, professor of government and foreign service at ...

Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump said Tuesday that he picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East in his next administration. “Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Who Are Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Picks?

Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Trump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy

The former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.

Trump Will Encounter a Very Different Middle East in His Second Term

The region has changed dramatically since the Oct. 7 attacks.

World - The New York Times - November 16

3 unanswered questions that will shape Trump’s Middle East policy

Donald Trump’s election victory was a clarifying moment. But in terms of Middle East policy, months on the campaign trail still left three key questions unanswered.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Why Trump’s Space for Deal-Making in the Middle East Has Shrunk

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s agenda in the region is not yet clear, but the geopolitical landscape has changed significantly since he was last in office.

World - The New York Times - November 17

How Trump can continue to realign the Middle East in his second term

The incoming Trump administration will have the opportunity to avenge the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump by the Iranian regime, while also accelerating a grand realignment ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Has Ties to Oil-Rich Nations

Steve Witkoff’s involvement with two sovereign wealth funds as he bought and then sold Manhattan’s Park Lane Hotel demonstrates the potential conflicts his new role will present.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Lebanon’s PM says ceasefire deal a ‘fundamental step’ toward regional stability – Middle East crisis live

Biden says the deal, accepted by both sides effective at 4am local time on Wednesday; US president says he will also keep pushing for Gaza ceasefire. Biden announces ceasefire deal to end ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

America and... the Middle East

How could Harris or Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region?

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live

Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict

Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

Biden to address nation, administration working with Trump's transition team

President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since the election as his administration works with President-elect Trump to ensure a peaceful transition. CBS News White ...

Xi tells Biden he will work with Trump to manage US-China differences

Leaders meet on sidelines of Apec summit in Peru as Beijing prepares for new administration in Washington

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Xi says he will work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to work with the incoming U.S. administration of President-elect Donald Trump as he held his final talks with outgoing President Joe Biden on key conflicts from ...

Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden.

Xi says China is ‘ready to work’ with Trump in final meeting with Biden

The two leaders also agreed humans, not artificial intelligence, should maintain control over nuclear weapons use in last meeting before Trump assumes US presidency. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

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