Jun 08, 2023
US works on Israel-Saudi ties
This, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) lobby group just ahead of his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia. By…
May 26, 2023
Israel threatens Iran strike
If the world fails to stop nuclear advancements by Iran, Israel will be forced to take unilateral action, said Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin…
May 25, 2023
Israel prepares for conflict with Iran
The defense establishment in Jerusalem identifies negative trends in Iran which could force a preemptive military response. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confidently asserted that…
May 08, 2023
Israel hoping for Saudi breakthrough
This, as part of talks between Washington and Riyadh. By Erin Viner United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to…
May 05, 2023
Iranian, Syrian leaders hold talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Damascus in the first visit by an Iranian head of state since Syria's civil war began in 2011, in move that…
May 03, 2023
Jordan hosts Arab League Nations
Arab Foreign Ministers held a landmark meeting with their Syrian counterpart in Amman to discuss a Jordanian plan to achieve normalization of ties with Syria as part of a broader…
May 02, 2023
Iran, Saudis to reopen mutual embassies
The announcement follows a rapprochement between the regional rivals. By Erin Viner "During the last phone call between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia on Eid al-Fitr, we…
Mar 13, 2023
Iran, Saudi Arabia restore ties
The Chinese-brokered deal between the top Sunni and Shi'ite Muslim powers may pose challenges to both Israel and the United States. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Resumption of diplomatic…
Mar 07, 2023
Jordan: West Bank violence risks stability
The remarks were issued against the backdrop of a surge of Palestinian terror attacks against Israel and corresponding raids by Israeli security forces to root out terror in Judea, Samaria…
Mar 06, 2023
IAEA: Military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites illegal
The statement was issued by International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Raphael Grossi following two days of talks in Iran. By Erin Viner "Any military attack on nuclear facilities is…