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WEBAmos Hochstein arrives in Israel in latest US effort to avert Lebanon war. A renewed feud between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister could throw a wrench into the mission of Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein as he arrives in Israel to avert a full-blown Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel.
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WEB1 day 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.
Iraq - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB6 days ago · 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. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture.
Jordan - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB3 days ago · First in 30 years: How Allenby Bridge attack could upend Jordan-Israel ties. Despite the strained relationship between Jordan's King Abdullah and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, neither of the governments wishes to see the breakout of violence on the border or the Temple Mount. By Ben Caspit.
Lebanon - Al-Monitor
WEB1 day ago · It was not Israel’s preferred course of action to detonate the pagers ahead of a full-scale war with Hezbollah, but security officials made an 11th-hour decision after at least two Hezbollah members suspected something was amiss with the devices.
Who is Nasrina Bargzie, Kamala Harris’ liaison to Arab and Muslim ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · US Vice President Kamala Harris has tapped her aide Nasrina Bargzie to help build support among Arab and Muslim voters, according to a Tuesday report, as the campaign seeks to navigate the potential backlash among the community over the Gaza war.. NBC News reported that the Harris campaign had selected Bargzie to lead outreach to Arab and Muslim voters.
Syria - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB2 days ago · Russia ups mediation efforts between Turkey, Syria as Assad drags feet. While Turkey is embracing Russia's role in attempting to mediate between Ankara and Damascus, the Syrian government wants a timetable for Turkey withdrawing its troops from the country. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on …
Will Iraq's new government reconsider dinar exchange rate?
WEBAl-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 well as by …
Iraqi elections - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading …
WEBIraq still without parliament speaker five months after Halbusi’s ouster. Previous parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi was removed from office in November, and parliament has yet to agree on a successor amid political controversies, including allegations related to former ruler Saddam Hussein. By Adam Lucente.
Live Updates: White House says Iran 'postured and poised' to …
WEBWhite House spokesperson John Kirby told Israel's Channel 12 on Tuesday that the White House believes Iran is "still postured and poised to launch an attack should they want to do that," adding that Iran's preparedness "is why we have that enhanced force posture in the region," Reuters reported.
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