Trending Middle East

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February 19, 2025 Egypt's counter plan on Gaza, and official says SDF will not lay down arms
The National has learnt details of Egypt’s plan countering US President Donald Trump’s proposed takeover of Gaza. The US-backed, mostly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in control of large parts of Syria will not give up its weapons as long as ISIS remains active on Syrian territory. Lebanon said it will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its land an occupation.

This episode features Kamal Tabikha in Cairo and Sunniva Rose in Paris.
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February 18, 2025 Israel’s deadline to withdraw from Lebanon, and Middle East weighs in on Russia talks
Israel is supposed to withdraw from Lebanon today. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for discussions on the war in Ukraine and issues in the Middle East. More than 150,000 people arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday for the first day of Idex, the Middle East’s largest defence expo.

This episode features Jamie Prentis, reporting from Beirut.
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February 17, 2025 Vance's Munich speech and Rubio in Israel
US Vice President JD Vance took centre stage at the Munich Security Conference at the weekend. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel. Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for more than 300 Palestinians being freed from prison in Israel.

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February 14, 2025 Musk announces Dubai Loop and Captain America protests revive
Elon Musk and his Boring Company have signed an initial deal to bring an underground road system to Dubai. Marvel’s latest Captain America film is experiencing a new wave of protests over its inclusion of an Israeli character, originally a Mossad agent in the Marvel comics. Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.
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February 13, 2025 ISIS cells in Syria and Arab counter-offer to Trump's Gaza plan
Syrians are seeking greater protection from ISIS cells and killings in a new era of government. Arab nations are planning a unified counter-offer to Donald Trump’s plans to “take over” Gaza. The World Governments Summit is closing today in Dubai.

This episode features correspondent Lizzie Porter and Rory Reynolds, Assistant Editor.
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February 12, 2025 Hamas says ceasefire breached and King Abdullah visits Trump
Hamas has said it will delay the release of hostages until further notice and that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. Us President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold aid from Egypt and Jordan ahead of a meeting with King Abdullah II in Washington. The World Government Summit in Dubai heads into its second day.
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February 11, 2025 Israel's withdrawal from Netzarim and Iraqi President sues over Kurdish salaries
Palestinians are making their way back to northern Gaza in droves after Israel completed its withdrawal from the strategically important Netzarim corridor over the weekend. Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza continue to flow. Iraq’s President is suing the country's Prime Minister and Finance Minister over delayed payments to government employees in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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February 10, 2025 Saudi Arabia condemns Netanyahu's suggestion to relocate Palestinians, and fifth hostage exchange
Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of pursuing an "extremist, occupying mentality". The fifth exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees under the Gaza ceasefire agreement takes place over the weekend. Lebanon forms a new government.

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February 07, 2025 Middle East's USAid vacuum and Iran counters Trumps 'maximum pressure'
The Middle East braces for Elon Musk's USAid cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. Israel's Defence Minister orders the army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure. Tehran responds to calls for “maximum pressure” on Iran with its Foreign Minister’s own call for “maximum wisdom.”

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February 06, 2025 Trump’s Gaza 'takeover' and scarce aid to northern Gaza despite ceasefire
Trump plans to “take over” Gaza. Aid barely reaches Gaza’s north. Syria’s Ahmed Al Shara plans to reshuffle his new government.
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