Category: Regions
Ocalan Says PKK Fighters Should Disarm
New York Times Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K., called on his fighters to lay down their arms after decades of insurgency against the Turkish state. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/middleeast/turkey-pkk-abdullah-ocalan.html
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict
New York Times The fighting has taken more than 40,000 lives over the past four decades. The group’s leader is now calling for its fighters to put down their arms. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/middleeast/turkey-kurds-pkk.html
Read MoreSouthern Syria in Iran’s spotlight after Israel strikes
Jerusalem Post “Esma’eel Baqayi has strongly condemned the recent Israeli air and ground assaults on southern Syria and the outskirts of Damascus,” state media reported. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844041
Read MoreMother on Hunger Strike to Free Alaa Abd El Fattah From Egyptian Jail at ‘Risk to Life’
New York Times Laila Soueif, the mother of Alaa Abd El Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent political prisoners, has fasted for 151 days as she seeks his release. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/europe/hunger-strike-uk-egypt-alaa-abd-el-fattah-laila-soueif.html
Read MoreIran, Saudi FMs discuss regional issues ahead of OIC meeting
Jerusalem Post During the call, the two officials discussed regional developments and efforts made with regard to them. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844033
Read MorePro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine, Inspired by Trump and Putin, See an Opening
New York Times From prison and from exile, supporters of Moscow have been ramping up social media posts aimed at backing Russia’s call for elections in Ukraine and slamming President Volodymyr Zelensky. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/europe/pro-russia-politicians-ukraine-trump.html
Read MoreAnxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase
New York Times A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-cease-fire-first-phase.html
Read MoreWhat’s next for Hezbollah after Nasrallah?
Jerusalem Post The main challenge for Hezbollah now will be to return to southern Lebanon and rebuild its arsenal. This could take years. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844018
Read MoreICC cancels arrest warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif
Jerusalem Post An arrest warrant was issued for Deif even though Israel had confirmed that he had been killed in an Israeli airstrike back in August 2024. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844016
Read MoreHamas planned attacks on IDF soldiers, settlements during ceasefire, Katz reveals
Jerusalem Post “We will not allow the demilitarization to be violated, nor will we allow any emerging threats,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844013
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