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.

Middle East awaits Iran’s move after Israeli air strikes shake Tehran

With each escalation, the spectre of all-out war looms ever larger

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Iran’s response to Israeli attack awaited as Tehran says it is ‘entitled’ to defend itself – live

Iranian army tells local media four soldiers killed ‘countering projectiles’ in Israel’s overnight attack. We’ve launched video footage of the blasts and light flashes in Tehran early today and ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

APEC leaders to open Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office

Representatives from 21 members representing the Pacific Rim are meeting in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the first global summit since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ...

World - ABC News - November 15

How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy Escalating wars in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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

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 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

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

America and... the Middle East

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

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

Brazil hosts G20 with wars, Trump return in the background and focus on poverty fight

The summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Middle East latest: Trump, Harris address Israeli airstrikes on Iran amid US presidential campaigns

Israel has unleashed predawn airstrikes against military sites in Iran

World - ABC News - October 26

Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu attacked by Israeli opposition for sacking Gallant

Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and ‘will damage security’. Lebanon’s army has issued a warning to residents in the Ghobeiry area of the southern suburbs of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Middle East crisis live: France sees ‘window’ to end wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Trump victory

France’s foreign minister cites Donald Trump’s desire to see end of ‘Middle East’s endless wars’. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said the presidential election result in the US is a ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Middle East conflict live: Netanyahu and Trump have spoken three times in recent days, says Israeli PM

Israeli prime minister says ‘these were good and very important conversations’ after Donald Trump’s election win. See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Israeli forces detained at least 10 ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

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

Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes; Trump's picks' impact on Middle East

The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the ...

What Trump’s picks say about his Middle East agenda, a two-state solution: ANALYSIS

Officials and experts spoke with ABC News about what he hopes to achieve.

How Trump won middle-class voters — and what his return means for their finances

Trump directly spoke to many Americans’ economic grievances — but it wasn’t just that. After 2020, some voters on the left associated the Democratic Party with a new agenda that no longer ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Trump's gains with minority voters fuel GOP optimism

Republicans have made gains with minority voters in the past two elections, a marked shift among some of the most loyal voting blocs for Democrats. The GOP saw an increase in support from Asian, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Harris says there must be de-escalation in Middle East

Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S. is prepared to defend Israel again, but stressed that "there must be a de-escalation in the region" when asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell what her ...

How the US election could impact the Middle East

Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.

These Maps Show How the Middle East Conflict Is Spiraling

In the past year the fighting has sprawled from Israel and Gaza to draw in militaries and militias from across the region.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Israel unbound: the campaign to reshape the Middle East

Buoyed by military gains, Benjamin Netanyahu now wants to dismantle Iran’s forces across the region

World - Financial Times - November 5

Lufthansa again extends suspension of flights to Middle East

World - Yahoo News - November 11

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