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As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
America and... the Middle East
How could Harris or Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region?Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
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 -
Axelrod: Harris in a 'terrible place' on Middle East conflict
Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod says Vice President Harris is caught in a “terrible place” on the growing conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to turn off Lebanese and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
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 regionWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
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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 IsraelBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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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 - 11 hours ago -
Blinken Renews Push for Middle East Truce, and U.S. Abortions Increase
Plus, a radical approach to flooding in England.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza leave dozens dead
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says an Israeli airstrike hit a compound housing journalists in southeast Lebanon, killing three media staffers from two different news agenciesWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Oil prices finish higher for the week as Middle East worries linger
Oil futures climbed Friday, contributing to a gain for the week, with lingering worries over the potential for a wider Middle East conflict helping to put a floor under crude prices.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran
IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Blinken in London pushing to revive Middle East cease-fire talks
The casualty count in both Gaza and Lebanon continues to rise as Israel moves forward with its military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again pushing for an end to the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Israel Strikes Back at Iran, Further Expanding War in the Middle East
Military targets were hit in a number of areas, including missile manufacturing facilities and air-defense sites.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26 -
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 latest: Trump, Harris address Israeli airstrikes on Iran amid US presidential campaigns
Israel has unleashed predawn airstrikes against military sites in IranWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties
Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
Middle East latest: Hezbollah picks a new leader and Israel bombs southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem to succeed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last monthWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
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 -
Middle East crisis live: airstrikes hit Lebanon’s Baalbek and Bekaa valley after Israel issues evacuation order
The evacuation orders cover the southern Nabatieh region and eastern cities of Baalbek, Ain bourday and Durous in the Bekaa valley. Under the laws – which will not be implemented for several months ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges
The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza StripWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Musk in funding talks with Middle East investors to value xAI at $45bn
Early discussions include existing backers of artificial intelligence start-upWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas
William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Oman urges more western pressure on Israel to end Middle East wars
Foreign minister Badr Albusaidi represents Gulf state that has facilitated talks between Iran and USBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
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
