Middle East

Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site, raising fears of escalating tensions


Middle East TA | AP Insight - August 3, 2025.

Itamar Ben-Gvir's move followed the release of videos showing two tortured Israeli hostages in Gaza, provoking Palestinians and Arab neighbors. Could this gesture lead to...

How do the announcements regarding the recognition of Palestine affect negotiating positions?

Middle East TA | AP Insight - August 1, 2025.

The announcements of Western leaders on the recognition of the Palestinian state did encourage the Palestinians that they will be able to enter the peace...

More US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza

US TA | AP Insight - July 31, 2025.

While continuing to unreservedly support Israel in eliminating the security threat posed by Hamas, major Jewish organizations and leaders in the United States are increasingly...

Spectre of Hamas haunts UN two-state conference

Middle East Ferry Biedermann - July 31, 2025.

The UN conference in New York on the two-state solution in Israel/Palestine at first sight appears to have been oddly timed. Shouldn’t the first priority...

What is the reach of the UN meeting on the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Middle East TA | AP Insight - July 28, 2025.

Co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia and boycotted by the US and Israel, UN member states' high-ranking officials will examine the chances of a two-state...

Israel begins a limited pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas

Middle East TA | AP Insight - July 27, 2025.

The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of a...

The Europeans threaten Iran with sanctions if it does not accept monitoring of its nuclear program

Middle East TA | AP Insight - July 25, 2025.

For the first time since the US attacks on Iran, high-ranking European and Iranian diplomats have resumed talks on Tehran's nuclear program. With little progress and...

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