Archives for November, 2024

Israeli football fans home after 'frightening' Amsterdam violence

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

China not surprised by Donald Trump's win, sees Middle East opening

Trump's expected heavy focus on conflicts and hostility to Iran, grant China an opening when it comes to international diplomacy and expanding its ties in the Middle East.

By Joyce Karam

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East

Analysis

Could Trump’s second term herald new era of US-Saudi arms trade?

With Donald Trump back in the White House, US-Saudi defense relations are poised to revert to a more transactional approach, marked by expansive arms deals and a focus on economic and strategic interests.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

US presses charges in alleged Iran IRGC plot to kill Trump: What we know

The US Department of Justice unsealed on Friday the details of a criminal case in connection with an IRGC-backed plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump.

United States

UN peacekeepers say Israel army damages south Lebanon position

Agence France-Presse

Gulf central banks poised for 1% rate cut amid Fed's expected moves under Trump

Capital Economics’ assumption under a Harris presidency was that basis points would fall by 1.5% between now and May 1, compared with a predicted 1% under Trump.

Saudi Arabia

How pro-Iran armed groups reacted to Trump's victory

Representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis doubt that the US president-elect will fulfill his campaign promise to end the ongoing wars in the region.

Lebanon

'Very serious': Israel's blows against Iran expose infiltration

Agence France-Presse

Dutch, French leaders denounce attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam

Hundreds of rioters chased and attacked Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam for the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Ajax match.

Israel

Egypt, Saudi Arabia prep for joint military drills as ties strengthen

The drills are the latest sign of growing relations between the two countries.

Egypt

Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey, seeking end to US-Syrian Kurd alliance

The Turkish president described his conversation with the US president-elect as “sincere,” revealing that it had taken place while Donald Trump was at a family dinner that included Elon Musk.

Turkey

Analysis

Gaza and Lebanon for Iran: Inside Netanyahu’s gamble on Donald Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly has high hopes for President-elect Donald Trump, but is nervously watching the new administration take shape.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Analysis

As Erdogan hails Trump's return, what awaits Turkey-US ties?

The personal rapport between Erdogan and Trump could create a net positive for US-Turkish relations.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

UN probe says women, children comprise the majority of Gaza war dead

Agence France-Presse

Feature

Uncertain future: Gaza’s hopes and fears as Trump wins presidency

Palestinians hope for a sign that the US president-elect might shift American policy toward halting the Gaza conflict and addressing their humanitarian crisis, but they are not optimistic.

By Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine

Additional US F-15 fighter jets arrive in Jordan as Israel anticipates Iran attack

The Biden administration seeks to dissuade Iran from launching yet another retaliatory attack against Israel amid a drawn-out exchange of strikes that risk escalating into a wider conflict.

Jordan