Trending Middle East

Syria's upcoming parliamentary election will not include Sweida, Hasakah or Raqqa. The Norwegian Refugee Council has called for investment into Syria. Iranian security forces reportedly killed six Israel-linked militants.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida and two Kurdish-held areas

World needs to do more to help Syrians rebuild lives, says Norwegian Refugee Council chief

Iranian forces kill six militants linked to Israel, report says

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

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Israel has begun its operation to take over Gaza city ahead of a full ground offensive. Syria’s President approved a temporary electoral law. The Syrian government is preparing to reopen a route from Sweida to Damascus.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Gaza city assault is a pressure tactic with devastating results, warn ex-Israeli officials

Al Shara approves temporary electoral law ahead of Syrian parliament vote

Syrian authorities ease roadblocks near Sweida ahead of possible reopening of Damascus road

This episode features Nada AlTaher, senior foreign reporter; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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Hamas seeks withdrawal by Israeli troops in Gaza.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it is stronger than before the war with Israel started.

Pope Leo is expected to visit Lebanon this year.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Hamas seeks Israeli pullback of 800 metres from homes in Gaza truce deal

Iran's IRGC claims it is 'stronger now than before war with Israel'

Pope Leo expected to visit Lebanon this year

This episode features Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; and Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor.

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Israel has demanded the release of all hostages in any Gaza deal. The US has called on Israel to comply with Lebanese government actions. Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Christian cross in Abu Dhabi.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israel demands release of all hostages in any Gaza deal

US must clarify Israel’s obligations after disarmament vote, sources close to Hezbollah say

Ancient Christian cross found on Abu Dhabi island as archaeologists dig into mysteries of the past

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent; Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; and John Dennehy, Senior Reporter.

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The US has called on Israel to honour its ceasefire with Lebanon. New details emerge on Jordan's new conscription programme. Negotiations on the Gaza ceasefire remain up in the air.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire terms as mediators eye 'positive announcement'

US envoy calls on Israel to honour ceasefire with Lebanon

Three months, 6,000 men and no phones: Jordan reveals details of new military service

This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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Mediators are making one last push to pause the fighting in Gaza. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has met one of the country’s senior Christian leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to travel to Washington today.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Mediators revive plans for 60-day Gaza truce in final effort to stop Israeli ground assault

Zelenskyy heads to Washington after Trump-Putin summit ends without Ukraine ceasefire agreement

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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US President Donald Trump is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today in Alaska. Aid efforts in the southern Syrian province of Sweida are under attack. A security agreement between Iran and Iraq is getting backlash from Washington.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

European leaders make last-ditch appeal to Trump ahead of Alaska summit

Kaja Kallas: Trump-Putin talks in Alaska need Ukraine’s presence to be meaningful

Iraq security deal with Iran sparks tension with US

This episode features Manus Cranny, geo-economics editor; and Nada Homsi, Beirut correspondent.

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Lebanon rejects foreign interference, its President tells Iran. Syria and Turkey's foreign ministers accuse Israel of undermining Damascus's rule. Civilian transitional rule in Gaza may last for up to a year.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Lebanon rejects foreign interference, President Aoun tells top Iranian official

Syria and Turkey strike new military deal

US offers incentives to Syria to back off from fighting minorities

Postwar civilian rule may last up to a year, says Gaza's proposed governor

This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey correspondent; and Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter.

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A Hamas delegation attended ceasefire talks in Cairo. The US is offering incentives to Syria's government to curtail conflict with minorities. Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar has appointed his son as his second-in-command.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Hamas negotiators in Cairo to discuss blueprint for 'comprehensive' Gaza deal

US offers incentives to Syria to back off from fighting minorities

Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar appoints son as second-in-command

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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The international community condemns Israel's killing of a group of journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al Sharif, in Gaza. Footage of an execution in Sweida sparks outrage. Iran has rejected inspections by the UN’s nuclear watchdog.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Fury as Israel admits deliberately killing Al Jazeera journalists

'The message will not stop': Palestinian reporters defiant after Israel kills six journalists

Surveillance footage shows execution of volunteer by security forces inside Sweida hospital

Iran rejects inspections ahead of IAEA visit

This episode features Nada Homsi, Lebanon correspondent.

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