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An Israeli soldier fires teargas at Palestinians during a protest in the village of Beita against a march by settlers to the nearby Israeli outpost of Eviatar, the occupied West Bank, April 10, 2023.

US-Turkish dual citizen shot dead in Israeli-occupied West Bank

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was killed while taking part in a march against the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.

A destroyed car and apartment building are seen after an Israeli airstrike on Aug. 20 that killed one and injured fifteen others, Nabi Chit, Lebanon, Aug. 21, 2024.

Analysis

Can US broker Israel-Hezbollah deal in Lebanon absent a Gaza cease-fire?

With talks between Israel and Hamas stalled, the Biden administration hopes to delink the Gaza war from the Lebanese border escalation, but the Israeli prime minister may be more focused on the US presidential election.

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

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US-Iraq raids puts scrutiny on Baghdad’s ability to contain ISIS

Seven US troops were injured during raids to take down senior Islamic State operatives in Iraq’s western Anbar province last week amid a spike in ISIS attacks.

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Analysis

Philadelphi Corridor: Hamas lifeline or Netanyahu’s cease-fire poison pill?

Control of a nearly nine-mile border route in the southern Gaza Strip has emerged as a stumbling block in the talks over a potential cease-fire and hostage agreement.

Elizabeth Hagedorn

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Latest News

Iran linked to US election disinformation campaign: What we know

Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump, takes the stage during a campaign rally in the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial on August 30, 2024, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

With Netanyahu standing firm, US to present new Gaza cease-fire proposal

Protesters gather to demand a Gaza hostages deal on Sept. 1, 2024, in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Turkish ultranationalists arrested after accosting US Marines in Izmir

A group of protesters hold placards reading "Yankee go Home - No way to USA," in Istanbul, on April 14, 2021.

Analysis

As Khamenei signals openness to negotiations, is another nuclear deal possible?

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seen as he casts his vote for the snap presidential election at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya on June 28, 2024, in Tehran, Iran.

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Iran suggests European Union ‘choreograph’ return to nuclear deal

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif doubled down on his stance that the United States must relieve sanctions first but suggested the EU could coordinate mutual steps.

Report: Israel turned down US request to inspect Haifa port after deal with China

Officials warned the US Navy may not visit the Haifa area if a Chinese state-run company takes up management of the city's port.

Biden administration extends temporary protections for Syrians

Under the extension, more than 6,700 Syrians will retain their special immigration status through September 2022.

Biden picks Robert Malley as special envoy for Iran

Malley, who currently runs the International Crisis Group in DC, will oversee Biden's efforts to rejoin the Iranian nuclear agreement.

Israel's Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, addresses the media at the Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv on November 12, 2019. - Israel's military killed a commander of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in a strike on his home in the Gaza Strip early in the morning, prompting retaliatory rocket fire and fears of a severe escalation in violence. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

IDF chief warns US not to rejoin Iran deal

IDF chief Aviv Kochavi apparently did not consult with his superiors before speaking out against the United States returning to the nuclear deal with Iran.

Pentagon reassures Middle East partners on deterring Iran

The US military is signaling its show of force against Tehran may continue as the State Department explores paths toward a renewed nuclear agreement.

Intel: Progressives defend Robert Malley as Biden's possible Iran envoy

Critics accuse the former Obama official of overlooking Iran's human rights record.

Erdogan's man takes on mission impossible in Washington

Turkey's incoming ambassador to Washington has surprised observers by being a political appointee, but his perceived direct line to the Turkish president may prove a major asset.

Iran reaches 20% uranium enrichment

The increase in enrichment levels complicates the Biden administration's efforts to get Iran to return to compliance before reentering the Iran nuclear deal.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces reporters during his first press briefing at the State Department in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2021. (Photo by CARLOS BARRIA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS BARRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran’s FM tweets 'reality check' to US on nuclear deal

Iran's foreign minister responded over Twitter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments regarding US reentry to the deal.

The Takeaway: Timing of return to nuclear deal depends on Iran

Blinken reiterates Biden policy to return to nuclear deal, once Iran is in compliance; Israel readies its war room as possible last resort.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses reporters during his first press briefing at the State Department in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2021. (Photo by CARLOS BARRIA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS BARRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'A prudent first step': State Department reviewing UAE, Saudi arms sales

The administration has suspended major foreign arms sales in what the State Department characterized as a routine decision.