Middle East & North Africa
Arab Leaders to Meet in Riyadh to Counter Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan
As the Arab League Summit inches closer, Arab leaders are looking to gather to discuss alternative solutions to Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza.
US Airstrikes Target Iranian-Backed Groups in Syria
On Nov. 12, the United States carried out two airstrikes in Syria, targeting a training facility near the city of Albu Kamal and a safe house near the city of Mayadeen. The US military said that the strikes were in retaliation for a series of over 50 rocket and drone attacks that left at least 56 US personnel with a “combination of traumatic brain injury and minor injuries.”
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police Outside US Military Base in Turkey
On Nov. 5, 2023, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Incirlik Air Base in the Adana province of southern Turkey to express disapproval of Israeli attacks harming Gazan civilians and US support for Israel.
Egypt’s Diplomatic Role in Addressing the Israel-Hamas Conflict
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, the spotlight has shifted towards Egypt, a country historically significant to the Gaza Strip. While Egypt has had a tumultuous relationship with both Israel and Hamas, it is a key player in addressing the ongoing conflict.
United States Sends Armed Submarine to the Middle East as Tensions with Tehran Escalate
The United States Navy announced that it has deployed a guided missile submarine, the USS Florida, to the Red Sea.
Israel’s Efforts to Influence Negotiations on the Iran Nuclear Deal Reflect a Longer History of Opposition
As the Biden administration leads efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Israeli officials have once again expressed their concern that the deal will not be enough to halt Iran’s nuclear development.