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Worldcrunch » middle east

middle east

Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings after returning to Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Oct. 12, 2025.
In The Newsgaza

The Built-In Fragility Of The Gaza Ceasefire

by Pierre Haski October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Memorial site at the Dizengoff water fountain in Tel Aviv ahead of the second anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Two Years After October 7, Israel Still Has No Path Forward

by Pierre Haski October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Donald Trump returns to the White House from a naval review in Norfolk on Oct. 5, 2025, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
In The Newsgaza

Why Trump Is A True Positive Force On Gaza Talks — And Why It Won’t Last

by Pierre Haski October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
In The Newsisrael

The Middle East Needs Its Own Version Of The EU

by Bahram Farrokhi September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyhu of Israel participate in a joint press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 September 2025.
In The Newsgaza

Honest Broker Or Bibi Enabler? The Limits Of Trump’s Influence In Gaza

by Pierre Haski September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
A photo of a funeral in Doha published by Hamas on Sept. 11 2025.
In The Newsisrael

By Striking Inside Qatar, Israel Just Overplayed Its Hand

by Pierre Haski September 12, 2025September 12, 2025
In The Newsisrael

Houthi Insurance? The Rebel Group Launches Website To Spare Ships From Red Sea Attacks

by Thomas Fischermann August 29, 2025August 29, 2025
August 16, 2025, Tehran, Iran: Iranians take part in an Arbaeen Day ceremony marking the end of the 40th day after the Shiite holy day of Ashura, in Tehran.
In The Newspolitics

If Iran’s Regime Falls, Is There A Way To Avoid Total Chaos?

by Amir Daha August 21, 2025August 27, 2025
Geopoliticsmiddle east

Iran And Israel Are Destined To Be Rivals — Even If The Islamic Regime Falls

by Bahram Farrokhi July 26, 2025July 28, 2025
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomes Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during the D-8 summit in Cairo​, Egypt on December 19, 2024
Geopoliticsgaza

From Gaza To “Arab NATO”: Egypt’s Art Of Saying No Without Saying No

by Al Amir Othman June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
Geopoliticsdonald trump

When The U.S. Bombs Iran, What Can Stop China From Going After Taiwan?

by Paul Middelhoff June 29, 2025June 28, 2025
Eyes on the U.S.journalism

A Foggy War, Trumpian Reality And The Journalist’s Eternal Rush To Judgement

by Ulrich Ladurner June 27, 2025
In The News

Trump Asks “WTF,” First Indian Astronaut In Decades, Spain’s Horse Festival

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025
Photo of U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
In The Newsdonald trump

Oil And Ignorance: Trump Steps Right Into The West’s Long History Of Failing The Middle East

by Bernd Ulrich June 23, 2025
In The Newsisrael

Israel-Iran War: Four Points To Help Understand What Happens Next

by Diako Hazhir June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Geopoliticsdonald trump

The Iranian Nuclear Risk Is 100% Real — Trump’s Calculation Will Be All About Trump

by Stefano Stefanini June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
In The Newsmiddle east

Dancing To Missiles: The False Arab Choice Of Rooting Against Israel Or Iran

by Diana Maqlad June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
In The Newsgaza

Putin To Netanyahu, A New Babylonian Age Of Pure Power

by Andrea Malaguti June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Photo of U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press before going to Canada.
In The Newsdonald trump

Here’s How Trump Gets Drawn Into Israel’s War With Iran — Against His Will

by Carsten Luther June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
In The News

New Iran Strikes On Tel Aviv, Minnesota Suspect Arrested, Water Guns v. Overtourism

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
In The Newsnetanyahu

Deep, Wide, Targeted: How Israel’s Strikes On Iran Echo Its Pager Attack Against Hezbollah

by Steffi Hentschke June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Israel-Palestine Warhamas

The Simple Reason The Gaza War Keeps Going: Both Israel And Hamas Don’t Want It To End

by Hazem Al-Amin June 6, 2025June 6, 2025
In The Newstrump

Sisi’s Two-Faced Stance On Gaza Reveals Just How Weak Egypt Has Become

by Abdullah Bakr May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Geopoliticspeace

Game, Set, War: When Geopolitics Descends Into A Competition Between Individuals

by Gabriele Segre May 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Heavy black smoke billows from an area targeted by an Israeli air strike on Beirut southern suburb on April 27, 2025, Beirut, Lebanon
Geopoliticsoctober 7

Israel’s Need For Permanent War Is Its Great Weakness

by Pierre Haski May 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Geopoliticsdonald trump

MBS: Saudi Billions And Trump Whispering For The Middle East Of His Dreams

by Pierre Haski May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Geopoliticsdonald trump

He’s Negotiating Behind Our Back — Donald Trump Is Teaching Israel A Cold Lesson

by Pierre Haski May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Photo of Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
In The Newsgaza

The Middle East’s Endless Wars — Israel Sees An Opportunity

by Pierre Haski May 5, 2025May 5, 2025
photo of Houthi fighters holding their guns
Geopoliticsceasefire

Meanwhile, Trump Keeps Bombing Yemen — A Prelude To War With Iran?

by Pierre Haski April 2, 2025May 24, 2025
​United States President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi
Geopoliticsgaza

Madame Afaf v. Donald Trump? Egypt’s Passive Diplomacy Can Be Key To Middle East Peace

by Al Amir Othman April 1, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of Hezbollah members on March 1 in Aitaroun, Lebanon.
Geopoliticsisrael

Hezbollah Shifts To A Cyber Attack Strategy — And Puts Lebanon’s Truce At Risk

by Ahmad Rafat March 26, 2025May 24, 2025
What Is Iran's Role In Clashes Between The Syrian Government And Assad Loyalists?
Geopoliticssyria

What Is Iran’s Role In Clashes Between The Syrian Government And Assad Loyalists?

by Ahmad Rafat March 19, 2025May 24, 2025
Saudi Arabia Steps (Back) Into Lebanon's Void After Debacle Of Iran-Hezbollah Axis
Economyunited states

Saudi Arabia Steps (Back) Into Lebanon’s Void After Debacle Of Iran-Hezbollah Axis

by Ahmad Rafat March 12, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of customers at the Yiwu International Trade Market in China.
Economydonald trump

Yiwu Postcard: Why The “Made-In-China” Capital Is Immune To Trump’s Tariffs

by Raphaël Balenieri February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
Screenshot of an AI generated video of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza
Geopoliticsgaza

Trump’s AI Video Of Gaza Is Grotesque — It Also Shows Why He’s Doomed To Fail

by Pierre Haski February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during military training at the Military Academy of Cherchell
Geopoliticssyria

Algeria Was A Close Ally Of Assad — And Now Its Fighters Are In Syrian Jails

by Ramzi Al-Bashrawi February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
How Putin Uses An Old Moscow Tactic Of Exploiting The Palestinian Cause
Geopoliticsrussia ukraine war

How Putin Uses An Old Moscow Tactic Of Exploiting The Palestinian Cause

by Aria Chamroosh February 15, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of people celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Dec. 15
Geopoliticsceasefire

Syria, Lebanon, Gaza: What If The Middle East Is Starting To Fix Itself?

by Ghoudai Bou Kamel January 30, 2025May 24, 2025
Syrian nationals who took shelter in Türkiye after fleeing the regime attacks in their country, celebrated on Sunday the apparent end of Assad as anti-regime forces captured Damascus
Geopoliticssyria

How Turkey Is Seizing More Middle East Power — At Iran’s Expense

by Shahram Sabzevari January 23, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of Palestinians rejoicing at news of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, in Deir al Balah, central Gaza, on Jan. 15
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

This Gaza Ceasefire Deal Was On The Table For Months — Why Netanyahu Said “Yes” Now

by Pierre Haski January 16, 2025May 24, 2025

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