Gaza hostage families look to Trump as hope fades for deal As President Joe Biden's time in office wanes, the families of the American hostages are looking to his replacement to strike a deal. Israel
Lebanon army redeployment in south crucial to war solution: UN peacekeeping chief Agence France-Presse
From State to CIA, here are Trump's key foreign policy, national security appointments US President-elect Donald Trump has been rolling out his picks for key positions in his administration, many of which will impact Middle East relations. United States
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, accuses parent of muzzling views on Gaza war It is not the first time tensions have been frosty between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestine
Israeli strikes in Syria kill 17 as Iranian adviser set to visit Israel has allegedly escalated its attacks on Syria amid an international push for de-escalation and continued fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis How will Congress' Republican power duo navigate Trump’s Middle East agenda? Sen. John Thune, an institutionalist, will lead Senate Republicans and work alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass the president's policies. By Megan Mineiro In Washington, DC, reporting on US Congress
French-made military technology used in Sudan war, Amnesty reports The report is the latest sign of growing foreign interference in Sudan, where the brutal civil war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations. Sudan
BRICS offers Turkey 'partner country' status, Turkish trade minister says The Turkish trade minister stopped short of clarifying whether Ankara accepted the offer or not. Turkey
