Regions: Near East

The Hill, Columnists | March 28, 2023

Biden would veto 'backward' GOP energy bill, White House says

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Three children, three adults dead in Nashville school shooting

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

House lawmakers demand Saudis release political prisoners detained for tweeting

House lawmakers sent a letter to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday demanding that he release all political prisoners being held in his country who were detained…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Sanders voices support for mass protests against Israeli government's ‘extreme’ actions

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday threw his support behind the mass demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push to overhaul the judiciary in the country. “I applaud…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Train derails, spilling hazardous materials in North Dakota

Several cars on a Canadian Pacific freight train derailed in North Dakota late Sunday, spilling hazardous material in the area, the railway said. Some of 31 rail cars involved were…

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Breaking Defense | March 27, 2023

Israel defense minister’s firing triggers security fears, reservist call-ups and greater protests

Thousands of Israelis attend a rally against Israeli Government’s judicial overhaul plan on March 27, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. Sunday’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant intensified the political crisis…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul after protests

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Netanyahu ally agrees to delay Israeli judicial overhaul amid mass protests

A key ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to delay plans to push through a controversial judicial overhaul that has drawn unprecedented public, government and military…

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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | March 27, 2023

A Fractured Border: Syria, Türkiye, and Cantonization

Ongoing negotiations between Syria and Türkiye may change the outlines of their border regions. But they won't alter the basic reality of cantonization.

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Biden moves to prohibit government use of spyware that poses national security risk

President Biden on Monday issued an executive order to prohibit the use of commercial spyware across the U.S. federal government that poses a risk to national security or targets U.S.…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

The Medal of Honor: They did their part, now let’s do ours 

As a veteran of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I have had the distinct honor and privilege to lead and serve alongside some of the most extraordinary, heroic, and selfless…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

We cannot counter China's ambitions without a global strategy

Defense officials and analysts acknowledge that China is no longer merely a regional power but a global power on the move. Its recent moves to restore diplomatic ties between Saudi…

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Breaking Defense | March 27, 2023

Why it’s time for the US Army to divest Iron Dome

The US Army owns two Iron Dome batteries. (US Army) For several years the US Army has been experimenting with Israel’s Iron Dome system. In the following op-ed, Tom Karako…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Whither Israel: A tale of two cities?

The most existential news from Israel thus far in 2023 is not about ongoing tit-for-tat violence between Israelis and Palestinians; instead, it is about the Netanyahu government’s proposed “judicial reform”…

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The Arab Weekly | March 27, 2023

France makes support for Tunisia conditional on pushing through reforms

The economic and budgetary situation in Tunisia may become “extremely complicated in the absence of an agreement with the IMF,” Parant said.

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

The state of America in 2023: confusion and pessimism

The first quarter of 2023 has left Americans with little reason to be optimistic about the next three. The economic and geopolitical challenges of 2022 have persisted in the new…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

America’s post-9/11 veterans are struggling and need our help

This month marks 20 years since our nation launched Operation Iraqi Freedom, right on the heels of our engagement in Afghanistan. The two wars rank among the longest in U.S.…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Bragg says 'unprecedented' GOP inquiry undermines prosecutors' 'legitimate work'

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg slammed House Republican calls for him to testify in front of lawmakers as a move that will “hinder, disrupt and undermine” his office’s investigation into…

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The Hill, International | March 27, 2023

Harris visits Ghana's president, promises aid, investments

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday praised Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo for his “democratic principles" during a visit with the West African leader, who's facing…

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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | March 27, 2023

Time Bandits

A controversial decision in Lebanon to delay the move to summer hours has highlighted deep divisions within the country.

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Senate Democrat calls Netanyahu plans 'alarming' and 'appalling'

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Sunday called out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans, which have sparked widespread protests in the country, calling them “alarming” and “appalling.” “I…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

Unions launch widespread strikes in Israel after Netanyahu fires defense official

Unions in Israel have launched widespread strikes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired a defense official who challenged his controversial plan to reform the nation's judiciary.  Netanyahu ousted Yoav Gallant…

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United Nations (UN) Africa | March 27, 2023

Libya: Crimes against humanity committed since 2016 – rights probe

UN-appointed independent human rights investigators on Monday said there are grounds to believe that Libyan authorities and armed militia groups have been responsible for “a wide array” of war crimes,…

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The Hill, Columnists | March 27, 2023

The Hill's Morning Report — Finger pointing threatens debt limit deal

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Gatestone Institute | March 27, 2023

The Real Meaning Of 'Pro-Palestinian'

Inviting Hamas and PIJ officials to participate in such events shows that the real aim of the so-called pro-Palestinian groups is not to help the Palestinians, but to incite and…

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