Arab world

Jordan-Syria rapprochement signals new regional axis amid post-war realignment - analysis

Syrian-Jordanian ties are natural because many southern Syrian tribes have connections with people in northern Jordan.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the Ministry of Awqaf conference titled "Unity of Islamic Discourse" at the Conference Palace in Damascus, Syria, February 16, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israel Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter walk to their meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, U.S., April 14, 2026.

Arab voices cautiously back Israel-Lebanon talks, blast Hezbollah’s role in war

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi delivers a speech marking the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, in February 2024.

Israel – hegemon or partner? The Middle East is divided- opinion

FEDAYEEN OF the PFLP in mountains east of the Jordan River, early 1969. They carry Soviet and Egyptian weapons.

'The Arab Case for Israel': Explaining the conflict between Jews and Arabs - review


In the shadow of hate: Egyptian activist on fleeing home after defending Israel post-October 7

The personal narrative of an Egyptian woman forced to leave her homeland after speaking out against Hamas on October 7.

An Egyptian protester burns the Israeli and American flags during a protest against Israel on April 8, 2025, in Cairo.

Jewish traveler says locals 'radiated love for Israel' during Syria trip

Avi Gold’s visit to Syria stands out for the unexpected affection he received from locals, including a special encounter with one of Damascus's last Jews.

Avi Gold in Damascus wearing a scarf with the Syrian flag, over an illustrative backdrop of the flag.

Two years after Oct 7, all Palestinians have gained is more tragedy - opinion

On October 7, the Palestinian people waged their war’s most brazen attack. Two years later, Palestinian hope has been set back, and Israelis' mindsets have shifted against them.

A DRONE VIEW shows the destruction in a residential neighborhood of Gaza City this week.

Return of the hostages and an Islamic gov't: Inside Trump's new Gaza plan - Lebanese report

The plan would reportedly see a 20 day ceasefire, which would be followed by the return the hostages - though it is unclear how many of the 48 hostages would be returned at this stage of the deal. 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attend a multilateral meeting during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Why Arab states, Palestinian Authority will not run Gaza's 'day-after' - opinion

It is clear that the PA will not be able to deal with Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza with a population 30 times larger or even more.

EGYPT’S FOREIGN MINISTER Badr Abdelatty (right) meets with Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Cairo in March. The two did not express a willingness to contribute their own forces toward ensuring security in Gaza after an IDF withdrawal, says the writer

Scholars say Iran intensified repressions, focused on hangings and an Internet blackout

Since the war with Israel, Iranian Police have claimed 21,000 arrests, while rights groups say the subsequent surge in executions echoes the run-up to the 1988 prison massacres.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Gulf leaders call defense meeting in Doha after Israeli strike

Sisi, speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar, said Israel's actions "add obstacles to chances for any new peace agreements and even abort existing ones."

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Emir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ahead of an emergency Arab-Islamic leaders' summit convened to discuss the September 9 Israeli attack on Hamas on Qatari territory, in Doha, Qatar, September 15, 2025.

Qatari PM says Israeli 'practices' will not stop Doha from Gaza mediation efforts

The Qatari Prime Minister released a statement ahead of a summit to discuss cooperation between Arab nations and the impact of Israel's Doha strike.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, arrive at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025

Arab-Islamic summit to warn Israeli attacks threaten normalization of ties, draft resolution shows

Prominent Arab League leaders met to discuss supporting Qatar in the aftermath of Israel's strike on Doha last week.

Arab World leaders attend a press conference as members of the Ministerial Committee Assigned by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Gaza meet, in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2025

Qatar, Arab nations to hold emergency summit in Doha over Israeli attack

Arab leaders this week made unscheduled visits to Qatar, in a show of regional solidarity with Qatar following IDF strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Doha.

A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders, according to an Israeli official, in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025