News 20 Jan 2025 Lebanon army, Syrian traffickers clash as anti-smuggling efforts ramp up Authorities in Lebanon and Syria have stepped up their fight against the Captagon trade following the fall of the Assad regime, which heavily relied on the industry as one of… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 'We slept in peace': War-weary Gazans savour truce's first night For the first time in more than a year, war-displaced Gazan Ammar Barbakh awoke on Monday feeling refreshed after a night spent in a tent, but free of Israeli attacks."This… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 Syria phone shops free from Assad-linked monopoly Syrian phone shop owner Abdel Razzaq Hamra was thrilled to finally be working in peace after years of being harassed and detained by security personnel enforcing an Assad-linked company's monopoly.Before… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 Gal Gadot, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebs salute the hostage release While many celebrities celebrated the release of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, Israel's critics were silent on the women's plight and newly returned freedom. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 Will Trump see eye-to-eye with Netanyahu as he returns to the White House? Netanyahu will hope that, as with the Iranian issue, Trump's personal anger will be set aside. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Will Trump see eye-to-eye with Netanyahu as he returns… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 Is this the last Iran nuke negotiation before judgment day? October 2025 – when the global sanctions snapback threat and limits from the 2015 nuclear deal on Tehran’s centrifuges expire – is just over the horizon. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 Trump ally Mike Evans: Ceasefire deal an opportunity to stop Iran "Israel has been very successful during this war," said Evans, the founder of the Friends of Zion and the Jerusalem Prayer Team. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Trump ally Mike… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2025 Two ceasefires, one challenge: Keeping terrorists off Israel’s borders Just as Israel will not allow Hezbollah to reestablish itself along its northern border, it will not allow Hamas to rebuild its murderous capabilities along its border in the south.… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Jan 2025 Israeli raid in West Bank kills 8 in Jenin as tensions soar The operation follows Israeli concerns about the presence of Iran-backed groups in the Palestinian territory as well as a crackdown by the Palestinian Authority's security services. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Jan 2025 From Syria to Yemen: Middle East reacts to Donald Trump’s inauguration Donald Trump's inauguration sparked a mix of optimism and cautious reactions across the Middle East, with US allies expressing hope for continued collaboration, while Iran, Palestine and regional proxies voiced… Meet the Middle East