Arab League

Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

Spanish media have already described the move as a "diplomatic crisis with Arab countries," while Colombian media have reported extensively on the wave of condemnations.

Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks before visiting sites damaged by Monday's earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, August 11, 2026.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

Huckabee tells Carlson Israel ruling entire Middle East 'would be fine,' drawing Arab backlash

 A torn UNRWA logo is seen among destruction in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025

Arab League, Egypt praise UNRWA renewal as future in Gaza remains uncertain

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi at a press conference in Amman, September 10, 2025.

Jordan, Arab Parliament welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement


Cairo summit: The Egyptian plan for Gaza and the roadblocks ahead

Arab League representatives gathered in Cairo to discuss an Egyptian-led reconstruction plan for Gaza, but regional divisions and a lack of security provisions complicate the plan’s prospects

ARAB LEADERS pose for a photo ahead of an Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last year.

Why Hamas loves the Arab world’s latest backwards Gaza plan – analysis

Arab leaders proposed a Gaza plan that Hamas loves – because it ignores the terrorist organization entirely.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi poses for a picture with leaders as Egypt hosts emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments, at Egypt's New Administrative Capital in Cairo, March 4, 2025.

Can the Arab world’s $53 billion plan for Gaza succeed? - analysis

Arab states unveiled a $53 billion Gaza plan - but the US, Israel, and Hamas remain unconvinced.

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Guterres to join Arab League Summit to discuss Gaza reconstruction

Arab countries have rejected Trump's idea that the US should take over Gaza and redevelop it as a "Riviera of the Middle East."

 UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a Security Council meeting last month. He is the last person in the world who still believes that the Palestinians interest the Iranians, the writer maintains.

Saudi Arabia's diplomatic ambitions: From Iran to Ukraine, Riyadh seeks bigger role - analysis

Saudi Arabia seeks to elevate its global influence by mediating key conflicts, including US-Iran nuclear talks and Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, amid shifting alliances and a new world order.

 Steve Witkoff and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Illustrative)

Riyadh is the Arab world's new real leader - opinion

Egypt's demographic and economic challenges have weakened its position, creating a vacuum that has been filled by an increasingly assertive Saudi crown prince.

 FOREIGN MINISTERS and other delegates participating in a meeting on the future of Syria pose for a group photo, in Riyadh, earlier this month. Saudi Arabia has assumed a prominent role under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, say the writers.

Israel must start saying 'no' to most invidious issues that seek to delegitimize identity - opinion

The time has come, I suggest, to declare – in as straightforward a manner as possible – Israel’s fundamental positions that are at the core of the conflict that Arabs have with Zionism.

 The flag of Israel in the blue sky stock image.

Iranian FM and Quds Force do outreach to Iraq - analysis

High-level meetings in Tehran signal deepening Iran-Iraq security cooperation, while Iran simultaneously advances its regional agenda through talks with Turkey, Russia, and Lebanon.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on before a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 26, 2024.

Syria's Foreign Minister Mekdad outlines key diplomatic priorities amid regional shifts - analysis

In a recent interview with UAE's Al-Ain media, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad discussed Syria's evolving foreign policy as it reenters the Arab diplomatic sphere.

 Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani attends a press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad in Damascus, Syria June 4, 2024

Arab League denies softening stance on Hezbollah terror label - analysis

The Arab League clarifies it hasn't softened its stance on Hezbollah, stating previous comments were taken out of context amid rising regional tensions with Israel.

 Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani speaks as Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit looks on during a press conference after the 33rd Arab Summit, in Manama, Bahrain, May 16, 2024.