Category: Mid East
USAID Lifesaving Aid Remains Halted Despite Rubio’s Promise
New York Times A new directive puts further exemptions on hold. Aid workers also say the U.S. government has made it impossible to pay partners around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/us/politics/usaid-waivers-rubio.html
Read MoreIsrael considers striking Iranian nuclear sites
Jerusalem Post A report by the Wall Street Journal shows Israel may be planning major strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites this year, seeking potential US backing under the Trump administration. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-841917
Read MoreHamas rejects US-Israeli ‘threats’ on captive exchange
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says Israel is “evading the implementation of several provisions of the ceasefire agreement.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/12/742698/Hamas-rejects-US-Israeli-threats-on-Gaza-captive-exchange-
Read MorePutin talks Russia-Syria cooperation in first phone call with Jolani
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Russian Putin has spoken with HTS leader Mohammad al-Jolani on the phone, offering his nation’s support in safeguarding Syria’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/12/742700/Putin-HTS-leader-Julani
Read MoreEgypt, Jordan urge ‘unity’ on Gaza, rebuilding without relocation
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Egypt and Jordan have underscored ‘unity’ on the issue of the Gaza Strip, calling for rebuilding the Palestinian territory without relocation of Gazans. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/12/742701/Palestine-Israel-Egypt-Jordan-US-Trump-Gaza-El-Sisi-King-Abdullah-relocation
Read MoreTrump’s new Washington makes Jordan’s King Abdullah hold his tongue
Jerusalem Post Almost exactly a year before, Abdullah stood beside Biden and openly took issue with US policy. This time, he sat beside Trump and held his tongue. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-841881
Read MoreSenior Arab officials warn Trump’s Gaza scheme could inflame West Asia
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Senior Arab officials have warned that US President Donald Trump’s vicious scheme to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians will fuel regional instability. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/12/742690/Arab-officials-Trump-Gaza-scheme
Read MoreCPJ: Israel responsible for 2024 being deadliest year in history for journalists
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has said 2024 was the deadliest year in recorded history for journalists with 124 deaths, and the Israeli regime is responsible for 70 percent of the total.…
Read MoreFate of Israeli captives depends on Netanyahu’s actions: Islamic Jihad
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad said Israel has “left its captives in danger and an uncertain fate” by threatening to resume a new war in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/12/742695/Hamas-Islamic-Jihad-Israel-captive-fate-Benjamin-Netanyahu
Read MoreIsrael says will stay in Lebanon beyond extended withdrawal deadline
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military says it will stay in Lebanon even after the extended deadline for the withdrawal of the regime forces under the ceasefire deal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/12/742688/Lebanon-Israel-ceasefire-extension-deadline-withdrawal-Hezbollah-US
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