Israel, Middle East

What Mike Huckabee, Trump’s Pick for Israel Ambassador, Has Said About the Middle East
F ormer Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be ambassador to Israel, has long rejected a Palestinian state in territory previously seized by Israel and has repeatedly signaled his staunch support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Middle East latest: Israeli minister reports some progress toward cease-fire but Hezbollah unaware
Israel’s new foreign minister says there has been “certain progress” in efforts to end the fighting with Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Trump’s Middle East Picks Signal Staunch Pro-Israel Policy
Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.
Trump’s Picks Spur Renewed Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel
The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.
Israel's West Bank Settlers Hope Trump's Return Will Pave the Way for Major Settlement Expansion
Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win
Trump victory fuels fear of renewed push for Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank
Donald Trump’s re-election has sparked fear of a renewed push from Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, especially with the nomination of Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel.
Far right Israeli minister says Trump win means ‘time has come’ to annex the West Bank
Israel’s far-right minister of finance said that Donald Trump’s presidential election win means the “time has come” to annex the West Bank. During a meeting with his faction in parliament, Bezalel Smotrich said he intends to “work with the new administration of President Trump and the international community to apply sovereignty and achieve American and international recognition” for the move.
Could Trump's Win Lead To Israel Annexing The West Bank?
A prominent figure of Israel's far-right, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that 2025 will be the year of the West Bank's annexation. With Donald Trump’s victory, supporters of colonization hope he will back their approach,
Trump's Victory Sparks Renewed Calls for Israeli Sovereignty in West Bank
Following President Donald Trump’s re-election, several Israeli leaders are calling for the annexation of parts of the West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed intentions for Israel to extend sovereignty over the area in 2025,
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Middle East latest: 3 young siblings killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes leave 6 dead in Lebanon
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in the southern ...
2 San Diego-based warships repel missile attack in Middle East
Spruance and Stockdale are Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which typically carry about 330 crew members. They are among the ...
Middle East crisis live: Aid groups condemn Israel as US ultimatum over Gaza expires
Humanitarian groups say almost none of the US’s demands that Israel improve conditions in Gaza have been met.   09:36 ...
Middle East latest: US won’t halt any weapons to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid situation
Palestinian medical officials say two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman.
Trump victory to boost EM equities in Middle East, North African region, J.P.Morgan says
Donald Trump's re-election could boost emerging markets equities in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region because ...
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What Does Donald Trump 2.0 Mean for the Middle East?
The new White House is bound for a maximum pressure campaign against Iran and a renewed push for Saudi-Israeli normalization.
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Trump announces pick of real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Middle East envoy
President-elect Trump has appointed a longtime ally, New York businessman Steven Witkoff, as his Special Envoy to the Middle ...
Biden should use what remains of his presidency to act in the Middle East
With last Tuesday’s election in the US, President Joe Biden officially became a lame-duck, even though he still has a little ...
US says it will not limit Israel arms transfers after some improvements in flow of aid to Gaza
The Biden administration said Tuesday that Israel has made some good but limited progress in increasing the flow of ...