Egypt - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB2 days ago · With Sinwar undecided, Israel wary of imminent Lebanon war with Hezbollah. “We are within touching distance of an Israeli attack in Lebanon, which is intended to allow us to return the residents of the north to their homes,” a senior Israeli military source told Al-Monitor this week, even as Iran hesitates on next steps. By Ben Caspit.
Israel - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB5 days ago · Egypt fed up with Netanyahu, but crisis with Israel deeper than Philadelphi. Bilateral relations between Israel and Egypt have been extremely tense, mostly due to disagreement over the Philadelphi Corridor, but not only that. By Rina Bassist. In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs. Analysis.
Syria - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB5 days ago · From mountaintops to underground: PKK responds to Turkey’s drones. Serdar Yektas, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Workers Party's armed wing, told Al-Monitor that Turkey’s use of its home-manufactured drones has drastically changed the nature of the conflict between them. With Serdar Yektas. Spokesperson for the People’s Defense …
Iran - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB5 days ago · With Sinwar undecided, Israel wary of imminent Lebanon war with Hezbollah. “We are within touching distance of an Israeli attack in Lebanon, which is intended to allow us to return the residents of the north to their homes,” a senior Israeli military source told Al-Monitor this week, even as Iran hesitates on next steps. By Ben Caspit.
Palestine - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent …
WEB6 days ago · Record-high Israeli settler violence in West Bank with 1,246 attacks since Oct. 7: ICG. A new report by the International Crisis Group says Israeli settler attacks since the Gaza war have resulted in 21 deaths of Palestinians and 643 injuries, with the destruction of nearly 23,000 Palestinian-owned trees. Palestine.
Lebanon - Al-Monitor
WEB4 days ago · Hezbollah launched an attack against Israel Sunday in response to the killing of commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month, prompting officials to initiate contacts with foreign diplomats to contain the escalation and avoid an all-out war.
Algeria - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB5 days ago · As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage. The election of far-right politicians in power across Europe will impact EU policy toward North Africa, which has proven to be an invaluable energy partner since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. By Jack Dutton. In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate ...
Iran linked to US election disinformation campaign: What we know
WEB5 days ago · Iran is working to influence the US presidential election and spreading disinformation through a series of fake outlets, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.. What happened: The newspaper reported that Iran is engaged in an effort to sway the US presidential election. The Islamic Republic is seeking to damage former US President …
UAE's final unit of Barakah nuclear reactor hooked to grid: What …
WEB3 days ago · DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates is closer to realizing its nuclear energy goals after connecting the fourth and final unit of its ambitious Barakah nuclear plant to the grid on Thursday. The 1,400-megawatt unit, when operational, will add a total of 5,600 gigawatts to the UAE grid.
Bahrain king pardons 457 prisoners: What we know
WEB4 days ago · Bahrain pardoned 457 prisoners on Wednesday evening, a move that a prominent rights group said is positive but does not go far enough as some key activists are not expected to be included.. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree pardoning 457 inmates on the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The …