Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis
Bin Salman’s security strategy faces a major test as Houthi attacks expose alliance limits and highlight Israel’s intelligence and defense role.
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Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones targeting Khamis Mushait, Riyadh
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as Saudi coalition downs Houthi drones, missile
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections - report
Iran says it has conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US
The conditions include ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds, and ending the US naval blockade, Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said.
UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out
UNIFIL head Major General Diodato Abagnara said UNIFIL was already working with the UN’s country team to ensure humanitarian assistance in areas where the peacekeeping force will withdraw from.
Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
Gaza journalist Motaz Azaiza says he filmed hostage abuse on October 7 but hid footage
Motaz Azaiza also criticized Hamas’s leadership over its months-long refusal to agree to a deal.
'I am pro-Abraham': Meet the unlikely allies risking everything for peace with Israel
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Abrahamic Movement members tell the ‘Post’ about pursuing peace and normalization with Israel, despite personal risks and challenges to long-standing taboos.
US approves possible F-35 Saudi deal despite Israeli push to link normalization, sale - analysis
Washington advanced a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 aircraft to Riyadh on Thursday, while Israeli officials had sought to tie the deal to Saudi-Israel normalization.
