Trending Middle East
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A Hamas delegation attended ceasefire talks in Cairo. The US is offering incentives to Syria's government to curtail conflict with minorities. Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar has appointed his son as his second-in-command.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Hamas negotiators in Cairo to discuss blueprint for 'comprehensive' Gaza deal
US offers incentives to Syria to back off from fighting minorities
The international community condemns Israel's killing of a group of journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al Sharif, in Gaza. Footage of an execution in Sweida sparks outrage. Iran has rejected inspections by the UN’s nuclear watchdog.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Fury as Israel admits deliberately killing Al Jazeera journalists
'The message will not stop': Palestinian reporters defiant after Israel ki...
Iraq has dismissed two senior commanders of the paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces over a deadly attack on a government building last month. The National has boarded a Jordanian aid flight to Gaza. Hundreds were arrested in London for marching in support of the banned Palestine Action group.
On this morning's episode of Trending Middle East:
Iraq dismisses two senior PMF commanders over attack on government building
Israel weighs occupying Gaza. Lebanon votes to disarm Hezbollah. Egypt's Rafah border crossing has been revived.
This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo correspondent.
On this episode of Trending Middle East:
Netanyahu seeks full control of Gaza under Israeli plan to force half its population south
Lebanese security officials fear Israel may attempt to infiltrate its eastern region. Syrian leadership questioned the July operation in Sweida. At least 20 people have been killed after an aid lorry overturned on a crowd in Gaza.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Lebanon fears Israeli ground incursions from Syria into eastern region
The full story of the Sweida operation: How a lightning offensive became a war
New details reveal how Gazans are lured to their deaths in aid queues. Lebanon's government failed to vote on a motion to disarm Hezbollah. Israel is divided over reported plans for a full military occupation of Gaza.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Startling new details reveal how Gazans are lured to their deaths in aid queues
Israel divided as reports indicate plans for 'full occupation' of Gaza
Five more people have died from hunger in Gaza. Hamas says it's open to negotiating a ceasefire deal that would end the war. A man has been charged with the murder of a student from Saudi Arabia in the UK.
On this episode of Trending Middle East:
Hamas open to shift by Israel and US towards comprehensive Gaza deal, sources say
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is drawing backlash after praying at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound.
Today marks five years since the explosion that rocked Beirut.
New clashes arise in Syria's north-east.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Saudi Arabia and Jordan denounce Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Al Aqsa Mosque
'No accountability' for Beirut port blast as businesses reopen after se...
The US has imposed sanctions on officials of the Palestinian Authority and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation. A senior Syrian official has visited Russia for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime. The US is turning to the UAE for energy.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
US 'punishes' Palestinian leadership for seeking recognised state
Syria seeks closer Russian ties as Moscow calls for healing ...
New settlements in East Jerusalem could further threaten prospects of a Palestinian state. Lebanon is on the cusp of a move to disarm Hezbollah. At least five people were killed by Israeli troops while waiting for aid in Gaza on Wednesday.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Lebanon approaches critical juncture in push for Hezbollah disarmament
Hunger and heartbreak as families struggle to survive war in Gaza
This episode f...
The UK is close to recognising a Palestinian state. Gaza's mothers are dying in childbirth at an accelerated rate. Lebanon has sentenced a man to death over the killing of a UN Irish peacekeeper in 2022.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Keir Starmer pushes Gaza peace plan and recognition of Palestinian state
Lebanon sentences man to death for killing Irish UN peacekeeper Sean Rooney
This episode features Thomas Harding, ...
Food and medicine levels are critically low in Sweida, Syria. Deadly clashes in Iraq have fuelled anger across the country. Wildfires rage in Turkey, Greece and Albania.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Sweida running out of supplies under Syrian government siege
Public fury in Iraq after clashes between militia and security forces
Ten killed in Turkey as forest fires rage in soaring heat
This episode features Khaled Yac...
Israel has begun allowing aid to be dropped into Gaza by parachute. In Israel, far-right figures are objecting to permitting aid into Gaza. Syria, France and the US have agreed to meet on Kurdish integration.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
UAE and Jordan planes drop food and humanitarian aid into Gaza
Israel claims aid trickling in after widespread condemnation of blockade
...Israel’s government has called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. Blazes continue to burn across Turkey. An explosion rocks Syria's Idlib province.
Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israeli Knesset’s approval of motion on West Bank annexation
Ten killed in Turkey as forest fires rage in soaring heat
Several dead and dozens injured in 'arms depot' explosion in Syria
This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem corresponden...
Syria is investigating violence that erupted in Sweida this month. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia invests in Syria.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
US ambassador meets Palestinian official on first Ramallah visit
Syria's Defence Ministry to investigate claims of 'shocking violations' in Sweida
Saudi Arabia expected to sign $4bn worth of deals as it holds i...
Starvation is on the rise in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli army launched a drone strike against pro-government troops in southern Syria on Tuesday, sources in Jordan said.
Iran is saying it will not abandon its nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Children starve to death in Gaza as doctors faint from hunger amid Israeli aid blockade
The Syrian government has evacuated Bedouin families from Sweida.
Turkey is ending an oil export agreement with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Israel is continuing its offensive on Houthi targets in Yemen.
On this episode of Trending Middle East:
Syrian authorities evacuate Bedouin civilians from Sweida as fragile truce holds
Israel has launched a new ground operation in Gaza. Hamas has given an ultimatum for ceasefire talks. Iran has agreed to hold nuclear talks with Europe’s big three.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Israel launches Deir Al Balah ground operation and attacks areas of Gaza for first time
Hamas considering quitting Gaza ceasefire talks unless deal reached by end of week, sources say
A fatal fire in Iraq is once again raising questions about accountability.
Lebanon is seeking a treaty to extradite Syrian convicts.
Analysts comment on Israel's claim to protect the Syrian Druze.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
At least 61 people killed in fire at Iraq hypermarket
What is Israel's intention behind 'protecting' Druze in Syria?
This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq Correspondent; Jamie Prentis, Beiru...
The Syrian government and Druze leaders reached a ceasefire agreement. US President Donald Trump says he’s in “no rush” to talk to Iran. Israel has told Gaza mediators it plans to create a security zone and evict Palestinians in the north.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Israel strikes central Damascus as Syrian government widens attack on Sweida
Trump says he is in 'no rush' to strike nuclear deal with Iran
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