Middle East

Biden's Middle East trip may become another of his blunders

Biden's overt, long term love affair with the Palestinian Arabs is sure to bloom once he meets their leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah,Op-ed.

Podcast:

When the Middle East loses confidence in the US

How much will the US be willing to concede to Iran? How likely is it that a deal will ultimately be signed?

US defense initiative: Israel and Iraq to be allies?

US pushing for regional defense agreement among 10 Middle Eastern countries against Iran, including Israel and Iraq,

Will Israel be drawn into a new Middle East war?

Inevitable tensions may drive some to believe that a new Middle Eastern war is about to erupt.

Report:

US mulling regional leaders' meeting during Biden's visit

Israeli officials say White House and Bennett’s office discussed regional leaders' meeting as part of Biden’s visit to the Middle East.

Will Musk's Twitter takeover lead to suppression in Middle East?

Some analysts are concerned Elon Musk's approach of 'absolute free speech' will make it easier for oppressive regimes to corner activists.

Podcast:

When the Middle East loses confidence in the US

How much will the US be willing to concede to Iran? How likely is it that a deal will ultimately be signed?

From Ukraine to UNRWA: Russia foments war in Arab refugee camps

The Russians have been far from honest brokers in the Middle East and they may try to repair their image now by brokering "peace." Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

A dangerous scenario of widespread chaos in the Middle East

An international stance must be taken against the militia axis whose attacks on the UAE alone included four drones just last week. Op-ed.

Book which erased Israel from map dropped by UK publisher

'Amazing Women of the Middle East', which featured map replacing Israel with Palestine, pulled from publisher's website, bookseller.

UK publisher blasted for children’s book that erases Israel

UK publisher has come under criticism for publishing a children’s book about women of the Middle East that denies Israel's existence.

What you need to know

Wars and COVID-19 - How to travel to the Middle East

Unfortunately, when we hear about the Middle East, it’s always for the saddest reasons.

Latest Iranian pipeline explosion blamed on aging infrastructure

The third major Iranian pipeline explosion since the summer has reportedly occurred at the country’s Parsian refinery in the southwest.

Richard Gere et al, thanks for the reminder to bless Israel

Richard Gere and more than 100 other movie notables signed a letter not to bless, but to curse the precious land and its holy people. Op-ed.

The View from Dubai:

Middle East: We need to get off the beaten track

Security and stability in the Middle East can only be achieved by thinking outside the box. Op-ed.

Islamism’s brutal face is back on display

Across the Middle East, extremist regimes and terrorist groups are rejoicing at the waning of the U.S. presence in their region. Op-ed.

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan: What’s next?

The Middle East is brutal, repressive and culturally Islamist. Regional powers, including Israel, must guarantee stability together Op-ed.

The colonizers

Progressives in the West who recoil at “settler colonial projects” should embrace the Jewish state as an example of decolonization. Op-ed.

A powder keg, courtesy of Washington

Israel’s ruling class refuses to see the US administration's effect on the Middle East from the Taliban to Syria to violence in Israel.Op-ed

Jordan's volatility alerts the US to Middle East reality

Of the 11 million Muslims killed in wars and terrorism since 1948, just 0.3% died in wars against Israel. Most violence is internal. Op-ed.

Can a Right Wing Coalition contain an Arab party?

The Middle East neighborhood does not make Israeli Arabs pine for an Arab society, but will Ra'am dump ideology to help its voters? Op-ed.

Middle East quandary

Israel has been a unique cost-effective, battle-tested counter-terrorism laboratory for the USA in its combat with Islamic terror. Op-ed.

White House policy: No 'blank check' for Israel

'We will maintain our ironclad commitment to Israel's security, resume role as provider of viable two-state solution,' Biden document says.

Paradigm Shift: Towards a New Middle East

TED-style lectures delve into how the Abraham Accords are changing the Middle East and Israel's standing around the world.

'Prisoner exchange may signal bigger moves with Russian backing'

Middle East expert says looming prisoner exchange with Syria is likely a 'sign of things to come' in Israel-Syria relations.

Lessons from Britain’s Brexit breakthrough

The UK success provides an object lesson in strategy for democratic nations facing the Middle East or foreign aggressors' threats. Op-ed.

UAE is a friend and partner, we'll help them counter Iran

Secretary of State briefs ahead of Middle East trip. First stop will be Israel, where Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister in Jerusalem.

How the Middle East sees Biden and Trump

Despite Trump’s sometimes inappropriate language, many people in the Middle East support him for a variety of reasons. Op-ed..

Middle East conflict: 'One side wants the other dead'

PragerU asks: 'What would happen if Israel laid down its arms? What would happen if its Arab neighbors did?'

ANALYSIS: The real new Middle East reality

The Middle East has undergone a massive realignment, dividing the region up into two camps - one allied with the West, the other led by Iran

Watch: China's stake in the Middle East

Yishai Fleisher's discussion with renowned geopolitical analyst and author Dr. Michael Doran.

After US riots: Is more violence on the way?

The US riots are a signal for the simmering pressure cooker of the Middle East and North Africa.

Is the Palestinian issue a core cause of Middle East turbulence?

None of the threats facing today's Arab world is triggered by the Palestinian Arab issue and none affected by the lack of a solution. Op-ed.

Coronavirus in the Middle East: Review and assessment

The response of each Middle Eastern country to the pandemic. Diplomatic and defense implications stemming from the situation. Part I. Op-ed.

Saudi shows feature Jewish characters, urge ties with Israel

Ramadan shows depicting Jewish life in the 1940s, character calling for business ties with Israel, causing controversy over 'normalization.'

Israel & Middle East Maps

Israel and Middle East Map Gallery

Commentator Mark Langfan simplifies complicated Middle East disputes via maps

Japan to send warship and planes to the Middle East

Japan will send a warship and patrol planes to protect Japanese ships in the Middle East amid regional tensions.

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

Israel refrained from taking part in UN conference on nuclear-free zone in the Middle East because it was unilaterally biased against it.

The Middle East experts who made us laugh

The Middle East is the goose that lays the golden egg for the experts who want to keep all the problems without solving them.

Middle East breakdown: How does Israel deal with Arab threats?

Journalist Barak Ravid analyzes the complexity and intrigue that the State of Israel faces at the regional level.

Saudi blogger: I am not an Israeli Yemenite Jew

Saudi blogger Mohammed Saud responds to claims he is a Jew living in Israel. 'I am from Riyadh, and I love Israel.'

Pompeo:

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

Attended by US and Poland foreign ministers, United Nations Security Council discusses peace and security in the Middle East.

Hezbollah resorts to piggy banks due to sanctions: Brian Hook

US Special Representative to Iran Hook says that 'the US will respond with military force if it or its interests are attacked by Iran.'

A rare phenomenon in the Middle East neighborhood

Jay Shapiro looks at the countries of the region and expresses his joy at having lived in a Jewish and democratic state.

Policy Seminar Hosts Langfan

Security analyst to speak at Capitol Hill policy seminar

This Thursday, the EMET's Capitol Hill Policy Seminar Series will host security analyst Mark Langfan.

'We will not allow establishment of an Iranian army in Syria'

Immigration Minister and former IDF southern command chief army speaks on preparations after Iranian missile attack on the Golan Heights.

Arab League chief: Importance of Palestinian cause 'reduced'

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit says Arab countries must focus on other issues in light of recent conflicts.

Risk in Syria, not just for Israel

What will the US pullout from Syria do to the Kurds? Which weak links will get wiped off the board?

Report: Pompeo to deliver speech on Middle East

Official says Secretary of State will deliver speech on Middle East during a visit to Egypt next month. He might then visit Israel.

Trump:

'Israel would be in big trouble without Saudi Arabia'

Watch: President Trump says during special teleconference call with US soldiers that Saudi efforts in Middle East are critical for Israel.

Oman: 'Israel is a fact of life'

Following Netanyahu's visit to Oman, nation says region should 'consider giving Israel equal treatment, Jews part of Islamic history'.

Trump: Saudi Arabia 'a good ally with respect to Israel'

US president says revelation of Saudi crown prince's involvement in journalist's murder would have negative impact on the MIddle East.

ANALYSIS: ISIS is back

Islamic State is working hard to establish a new Caliphate in Asia by planting new sleeper cells and invigorating existing ones.

US to move missile systems from Middle East

US dismantles, moves missile batteries, air defense systems, from Middle East to more significant locations, report says.

ANALYSIS: Iran continues its entrenchment in both Syria and Iraq

Missiles given to Iraq by Iran can hit both Tel Aviv and Riyadh.

Khamenei says no chance of war, but calls to bolster Iran's army

'No chance' Iran facing war, says Islamic republic's supreme leader, adding that Iran must nevertheless work to strengthen military.

ANALYSIS: Dangerous stand-off between Russia and US over Syria

The Syrian war is far from over and could blow up into a regional or even world conflict.

Bolton: No plans for US to recognize Golan as Israeli territory

President Trump's National Security Advisor says US has no plans to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

Trump:

Israeli security, Mideast peace top issues in next Putin meeting

Trump declares meeting with Putin a success, vows to focus on Israeli security, terror, Mideast peace, nuclear proliferation at follow-up.

Turkey vows to retaliate after Turkish woman indicted in Israel

'We will retaliate against this', says Turkish FM, after woman charged in Israel for supporting Hamas terror group.