Trump, Middle East and Gaza

Trump envoy Witkoff seeking 'extension' of Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, to head back to Middle East
President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will return this week to the Middle East, where he will seek an "extension" of Phase One of the ceasefire deal.
Trump envoy headed to Middle East this week to discuss Gaza peace deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday (Feb 23) that he was headed to the Middle East this week to discuss an extension to phase one of the Israel-Hama
Trump’s vision for Gaza: Turning conflict zone into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’
Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled his plan to rehabilitate the Gaza Strip, aiming to transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” The initiative, estimated to cost hundreds of billions of dollars and with a projected timeline of 15 to 20 years,
Middle East latest: Netanyahu appoints an adviser with Trump ties to lead ceasefire talks
An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas.
White House envoy to travel to the Middle East in effort to extend Gaza deal
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to discuss with Israel, Qatar and Egypt the possibility of extending the first phase of the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never ...
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The Fatal Flaw of the New Middle East
Over the last 15 years, the Middle East has been racked by war, destruction, and displacement. Hundreds of thousands of ...
Middle East latest: Hamas names 6 living hostages to be freed on Saturday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a body that Hamas militants released during the handover of remains of Israeli ...
Festival head quits as Middle East debate continues to split art world
The Sydney Writers’ Festival program is due to be announced in weeks but its chair Kathy Shand, who is Jewish, has sent her ...
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America Has a Historic Opportunity in the Middle East
For decades, the Middle East has been the region where diplomatic aspirations go to die. At least since U.S. President George ...
The Middle East’s first ‘Dark Sky’ destination is betting big on astrotourism
From road-tripping adventurers to luxury resort goers, more travelers are seeking the stars than ever before. Saudi Arabia is ...
The Middle East and Asia Are More Connected Than Ever. Are Law Firms Prepared for a Surge in Cross-Regional Work?
Leaders at global and regional law firms say deals between Asia and the Middle East will increase, as both regions have ...
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Deployed B-52s Drop Live Weapons During Force Projection Exercise to the Middle East
Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers, deployed on BTF 25-2 to RAF Fairford, UK, performed a 24-hour flight through Europe and the ...
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Middle East crisis at a critical conjuncture
As Israel has been keeping high pressure on different fronts against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the forces controlling Syria and ...