Israel launched a new operation on January 21, following a clear decision to use the ceasefire and relative calm on the Gaza and Lebanon fronts to begin a crackdown in the northern West Bank.
Israel has been fighting a multi-front war for…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud: Avoid Israel, Iran war
A war between Israel and Iran should be avoided, the Saudi Foreign Minister said in Davos on Tuesday, adding that he did not see the administration of US President Donald Trump contributing to the risk of such conflict.
Prince Faisal bin…
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From Syria to Yemen: Middle East reacts to Donald Trump’s inauguration
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the highest levels, as…
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Israeli raid in West Bank kills 8 in Jenin as tensions soar
The operation follows Israeli concerns about the presence of Iran-backed groups in the Palestinian territory as well as a crackdown by the Palestinian Authority’s security services.
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Opposition in Turkey under fire: Arrests and probes intensify
Turkish authorities have ramped up investigations and detentions of opposition figures, with three such actions on Monday alone, raising concerns about a widening crackdown on dissent against the government.
The main opposition Republican…
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Trump revokes sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: What we know
US President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders Monday evening, revoking 78 policies of former President Joe Biden, including one that placed sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West…
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Israeli military chief of staff Halevi resigns over Oct. 7 failures
The Israeli military’s chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, announced Tuesday he was resigning from his position over the failures of the Israeli military to prevent the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel.
In a letter sent to Prime Minister…
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Hamas’s armed wing in make public appearance in Gaza
A group of fighters from the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, emerged from their tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip and made an open appearance on the streets of Deir al-Balah, where they…
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Yemen vice-president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Houthis
The vice president of Yemen’s UN-recognized government on Tuesday welcomed Donald Trump’s return as US president, saying it was a decisive turning point to curb the Iran-backed Houthis, who he said threaten regional stability and maritime…
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Six Palestinians killed as Israel launches operation in Jenin
At least six Palestinians have been killed and 35 injured by Israeli security forces after they launched a major operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry says.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s…
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