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Top U.S. commander in Middle East being investigated on allegations of shoving a subordinate
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East is under investigation for allegedly pushing a subordinate service member during a recent flight, officials say.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Middle East latest: Israel pounds Beirut suburb Dahiyeh with airstrikes overnight
Israel’s air force pounded Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight, though casualty numbers are not yet knownWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs
‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
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Pentagon sending more bomber aircraft, warships to Middle East
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story More US bomber aircraft, warships heading to Middle East ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Middle East crisis live: ‘apocalyptic’ north Gaza hit again by deadly Israeli strikes
Strikes on Gaza come as Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it intensified rocket fire near Israel’s commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Troops were also operating in central Gaza and Rafah in the territory’s far ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks
His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
Archaeologists unearth an ancient Middle Kingdom Egyptian tomb in Luxor
Egyptian authorities say archeologists from Egypt and the United States unearthed an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near the famed city of LuxorWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
'All eyes on Middle East at pivotal time after Hull’s Saudi win'
After Charley Hull's sensational win in Saudi Arabia last week, golf fans should maintain their attention on events both off and on the course in the Middle East, writes Iain Carter.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Iran's foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss Middle East and bilateral ties
Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day official visit to discuss a range of issues, including tensions in the Middle East and further improving bilateral ties, ...World - ABC News - November 5 -
Middle East latest: Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel says it targeted a weapons facility
Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 30 people in Gaza, including on a home where displaced families were shelteringWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
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 -
Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister officially steps down
Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant has officially stepped down in a ceremony that replaced him with Israel Katz, the former foreign minister, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Morocco limits preaching about war in the Middle East that invokes jihad
In Morocco, politicians and activists are questioning limitations imposed on preachers regarding what they may say about war in the Middle East during sermonsWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Middle East live: Amsterdam officials ban protests after violence; Hamas says it has ‘not received’ request to leave Qatar
Prosecutors expect more arrests; Qatari diplomatic source had earlier told AFP that ‘the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose’ in Doha. Israeli air strikes on the Lebanese ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'
London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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 NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Budget fallout will hit UK plc’s squeezed middle hardest
Smallest private sector employers will be protected from NI increase while big business can pass cost on to consumerWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 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.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Swalwell: Gaetz nomination a ‘middle finger’ to Democrats, ‘sane Republicans’
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) criticized President-elect Trump's decision to elevate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to attorney general, calling it a "middle finger" to Democrats and "sane" ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
The mainstream media still doesn’t get Trump — or Middle America
A lot of Americans would rather get their information from people like Joe Rogan because they prefer open partisanship to partisanship masquerading as honest journalism.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -