Archives for December, 2023

Negotiations over phasing out fossil fuels are at the heart of the UN climate conference in Dubai

UN talks look for deal on winding down fossil fuels

Agence France-Presse

As bombardment continues and without essentials for survival, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he expects 'public order to completely break down soon due to the desperate conditions' in Gaza

Israel pursues Hamas in and around Gaza's biggest cities

Agence France-Presse

Gal Gadot regularly posts demands for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood

Agence France-Presse

An empty UN Security Council chamber is seen in January 2018

UN Security Council to consider urging Gaza ceasefire

Agence France-Presse

A third presidential term for Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is a certainty

No surprises in store as Egypt heads to polls

Agence France-Presse

Mourners carry the coffins of two Kurdish women killed a day earlier in a reported Turkish drone strike, during their funeral in Amuda, a town in the Hasakah governorate in northeastern Syria, on June 21, 2023.

With world's eyes on Gaza, Turkey attacks Syria's Kurds again

As of the beginning of 2023, at least 32 civilians have died in Turkish attacks in northeast Syria, including seven women and five children, according to local monitoring organizations.

TOPSHOT - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) gestures after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a guest book during his visit at Bellevue presidential palace in Berlin on November 17, 2023. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

In balancing Turkey's interests, Erdogan walks tightrope between West, Hamas

Despite his high-pitched criticism of Israel, Erdogan is expected to tread cautiously on ties with Hamas, unwilling to add further strain on Turkey’s relations with the West and jeopardize trade with Israel.

Dubai, United Arab Emerates, Dec. 2: António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General speaks at the G77 and China Leaders' Summit.

Analysis

Explainer: Why did UN chief Guterres invoke Article 99 over Gaza?

The invocation of the article, which formally brings the war to the attention of the Security Council, drew a rebuke from Israel and praise from Arab states, and may harm the UN secretary-general's relations with the US.

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Turkey's Erdogan declares 'new era' with Greece on landmark visit

The Turkish and Greek leaders vowed to maintain good neighborly relations in the interest of peace in the Agean Sea region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot (L) give a press conference in Tel Aviv, on December 4, 2018.

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s son killed in Gaza

Gadi Eisenkot joined Israel's war cabinet with his National Camp party leader Benny Gantz, another former IDF chief, after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Rina Bassist

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Merav Michaeli, Israel’s Labor party chief, on Oct. 20, 2022.

Analysis

Why did Israel Labor party chief Merav Michaeli quit politics?

Israeli Labor Chair Merav Michaeli says she will not run on the party ticket at the next elections and will not run at the primaries for the leadership position, as the party needs to heal after its low score in the last 2022 elections.

Rina Bassist

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the Turkish president's first Athens trip since 2017

Greece, Turkey vow to work on improving relations

Agence France-Presse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walking during a hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion on January 23, 2023.

Analysis

Between Israel's intelligence failure & corruption trial, will Netanyahu crack?

Opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say the Gaza war proves he should have resigned when first indicted, and not continue leading the country while managing the trial against him.

Mazal Mualem

By Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics

Raisi and Putin

After Su-35 deal, Putin hosts Iran’s Raisi as Russia looks East

Iran and Russia, both facing growing sanctions by the West, have deepened their relations in the past year.

An Israeli flag flies near the settlement of Itamar in the occupied West Bank

West Bank settlers unwavering in support for Israeli government

Agence France-Presse

Lebanon

Day 62 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Thursday, Dec. 7