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


Mahmoud Abbas scores symbolic victories at UN, Arab League

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: To some, the events at the UN and the Arab summit in Jeddah may seem of little consequence. But to Abbas and other Palestinians, symbolic victories are vital.

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Nakba at the United Nations headquarters in New York, last week.

Voices from the Arab press: The Jeddah Summit: Practice, not just theory

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 SAUDI ARABIAN Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19.

We're witnessing the birth of a new Middle East - analysis

Nothing illustrates the new realities of the Middle East better than the Saudi Kingdom hosting both Vladimir Zelensky and Bashar al-Assad.

 Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks as he attends the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2023.

Zelensky showcases global leadership in G7, Arab League visits - analysis

Zelensky’s appearance showcases that the Arab League is not just a network of authoritarian regimes, but rather can play an important role in the world.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is greeted as he arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit, in Mihara, Hiroshima prefecture, Japan May 20, 2023.

Palestine’s fate, Syria’s return: Key topics at Arab League summit

Palestinian leaders have low hopes for attaining material support for Palestine at Friday’s Arab League Summit.

 Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, is received by Deputy Amir of Makkah, Prince Badr Bin Sultan, as he arrives to attend the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2023.

Ukraine's Zelensky lands in Saudi Arabia to attend Arab League summit

"Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays a significant role and we are ready to take our cooperation to a new level," Zelensky tweeted shortly after arrival.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 14, 2023

Syrians react to Assad's return to Arab League

Bashar Assad's attendance at the Arab League summit after a 13-year absence signals a potential regional reintegration, despite sparking controversy and eliciting mixed reactions from Syrians at home

 UAE PRESIDENT Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bids farewell to Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad, at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, last month

Syria’s Assad and the Arab League at a crossroads - analysis

Can they move from pushing for stability in Syria to creating real stability in Sudan? Is the region entering a new diplomatic era?

 UAE PRESIDENT Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bids farewell to Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad, at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, last month

Sultan of Oman to visit Egypt on Sunday

The heads of state "will discuss all aspects of cooperation between Egypt and Oman in order to boost their relations."

Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt and Sayyid Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman take part in a consultative meeting in the UAE.

Syria's Assad to steal spotlight at Arab summit after years in the cold

While Arab countries appear to have brought Assad in from the cold, they are still demanding that he curbs Syria's drug trade.

 IRAN’S PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi meets with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Tehran, earlier this month.