Syria's crossing with Jordan reopens as Israeli military takes position in south Jordanian and Syrian trucks are once again using the only border crossing between the two countries as Israeli troops take position in a buffer zone and European diplomats engage with the new authorities in Syria. Syria
What’s behind PA's crackdown against Hamas, Islamic Jihad in Jenin? Ramallah-based security forces are clashing with Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Jenin as President Mahmoud Abbas seeks to prove to the incoming Trump administration that the Palestinian Authority is willing to crack down on militant groups. Palestine
Mideast merger and acquisition activity hits $36B in 2024 led by UAE, Saudi Arabia For the first 10 months of the year, merger and acquisition deals in the region reached $36 billion, up by 88% from a year earlier, a Bain & Company report said. Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Araghchi in Egypt as Tehran seeks to recover from regional blows Iran is hoping the Cairo summit will serve as an opportunity for rapprochement with Egypt and a venue to pursue its diplomatic campaign against Israel. Iran
HTS expands Syria rule with amnesty programs, minority outreach: What we know Authorities in Syria, led by the Islamist rebel group, are calling for the dissolution of armed groups and are reportedly allowing alcohol to be served in Damascus as crime and economic issues persist. Syria
Analysis Iran’s strategy unravels: Assad fall and collapse of Tehran's regional bloc What began as a bold strategy to challenge Israel and reshape the Middle East’s balance of power now appears increasingly fragile, with Iran’s influence faltering and its allies under siege. By Ali Hashem In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict
Qatar emir in Turkey on surprise visit as efforts for Syria ceasefire intensify The Qatari leader's unannounced visit came amid efforts to extend a ceasefire between the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northern Syria. The two also discussed reconstruction efforts. Turkey
