Military

Gaza War Is Testing Jordan’s Stability

CONNOR ECHOLS / Responsible Statecraft Apr 19, 2024 Amman is facing a delicate balancing act as Israel’s war on Gaza threatens to further inflame regional tensions. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Fighting Rages Near Libya’s Capital Amid Push by Rebel Army

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 The country may be plunged into a bout of violence rivaling the scale of the 2011 conflict that ousted and killed Moammar Gadhafi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. May Now Keep Some Troops in Syria to Guard Oilfields

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Oct 21, 2019 Defense Secretary Esper says the plan is still in the discussion phase and is designed to give the president "maneuver room." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Border Is Much Bigger Than You Think

Todd Miller / TomDispatch Sep 24, 2019 In a broader sense, it should not solely be considered as the frontiers between the U.S. and its neighbors to the north and south. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Exit Polls Signal Setback for Israel’s Netanyahu in Election

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Sep 17, 2019 Initial exit polls show the longtime Israeli leader is falling short of securing a parliamentary majority with his hard-line allies. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Muslims Clash With Israeli Police at Jerusalem Holy Site

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2019 At least 14 are wounded in skirmishes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, just days after an Israeli soldier is killed south of Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Destruction of the Palestinians Will Be Israel’s Undoing

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 19, 2019 Most of Israel’s problems would be solved if it could establish lasting peace with its neighbors, says journalist and filmmaker Mariam Shahin. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

America Has Stood by Saudi Arabia Through Countless Crises

TAMER FAKAHANY / The Associated Press Oct 16, 2018 Riyadh has enjoyed a special relationship with Washington from the time President Franklin Roosevelt met with King Abdul Aziz in 1945. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Ends $300 Million Funding of U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees

SUSANNAH GEORGE / The Associated Press Aug 31, 2018 The move comes as President Trump and his Middle East point men, Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt, prepare for the rollout of a much-vaunted but as yet unclear peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Palestinians Sort Through 8 Years of Mail Held by Israel

The Associated Press Aug 19, 2018 According to a Palestinian postage official, Israel did not honor a 2008 agreement to send and receive mail directly through Jordan, causing a years-long backlog. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israel Shoots Down Syrian Jet; Syrian Forces Reach Golan

PHILIP ISSA / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2018 Syria's military claims the jet was targeted by Israel over Syrian territory as it flew sorties against Islamic State militants. Meanwhile, Syrian forces reach the border fence at the edge of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Syrian Forces’ Bombing Intensifies in Southern Rebel Holdout

SARAH EL DEEB / The Associated Press Jul 18, 2018 The aerial bombardment of the town of Nawa comes after talks with opposition forces to cede the town fail. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )