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 Trump's Appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs

United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Lebanon-born businessman Massad Boulos as his senior White House advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. This move highlights Trump's continuing efforts to shape his administration, particularly concerning policies in the Middle East.......

UK Government Increases Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Catastrophic Situation

The UK government has announced an increase of £19 million (approximately €22.8 million) in humanitarian aid for Gaza, where the situation is described as "catastrophic." The announcement was made by Development Minister Anneliese Dodds, who is traveling to Cairo for a conference......

Gaza's Struggle for Ceasefire Amid Shifting Dynamics in the Region

As the uneasy truce between Israel and Hezbollah provides much-needed respite for Lebanon, Palestinians in Gaza are left feeling increasingly isolated. Despite the U.S. pushing for renewed efforts to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, hopes for a ceasefire in the enclave remain dim. For nearly a year,......

Saudi Arabia Shifts Focus from US Defense Treaty to Modest Military Cooperation Amid Israel Stalemate

Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious U.S. defense treaty that would have linked its normalization of relations with Israel. Instead, Riyadh is now seeking a more limited military cooperation agreement with Washington, as diplomatic efforts evolve in the face of ongoing tensions in the......

 Escalating Tensions in Southern Lebanon Ceasefire Breach and Military Action

On Thursday, November 28, Israeli military forces reported violations of a recently established ceasefire with Hezbollah, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. Israeli tank fire targeted multiple areas in southern Lebanon, including Markaba, Wazzani, Kfarchouba, Khiyam, Taybe, and the agricultural......

 Game Inspired by October 7 Hamas Attack Removed Following Police Appeal

A computer game, which enabled players to simulate aspects of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has been pulled from a popular gaming platform in the United Kingdom after a request by counterterrorism police. The game, titled Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, originally......

Israel’s UNRWA Ban A Self Defeating Move with-Long Term Consequences

In a move that has sparked widespread international condemnation, the Israeli Knesset recently voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in the occupied Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank. Nearly a month has passed since the vote, and despite significant......

 Israel's Cabinet to Vote on Lebanon Ceasefire Deal Amid Tensions with Hezbollah

Israel is set to vote on a proposed ceasefire deal with Lebanon following approval "in principle" by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to sources. The Israeli Cabinet is expected to vote on the deal Tuesday, after Netanyahu signaled his support during a Sunday night security meeting.......

Morocco's Role in Yair Lapid’s Vision for Middle East Stability

Morocco’s history of balancing diplomatic ties with both Israel and Palestine places it in a unique position to contribute to peace efforts in the Middle East. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has unveiled a regional plan aimed at addressing ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon while fostering......