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Giorgio Cafiero

Donald Trump
Middle East

Trump's wise, bold Syria reset

Lifting sanctions won't be easy but his announcement — and brief meeting with al-Sharaa today — is more evidence of Israel's waning influence

Erdogan Netanyahu
Middle East

Can Trump cool Turkey-Israel tensions over Syria?

With US withdrawal looming, both powers are testing a fragile detente with competing visions of Damascus's future

al Sharaa UAE
Middle East

UAE may need al-Sharaa as much as he needs it. Here's why.

New Syrian president got a warm welcome this week, as he holds out for sanctions relief. So what does Abu-Dhabi stand to gain?

This new Hamas chief signals more war, not less for Gaza
Middle East

This new Hamas chief signals more war, not less for Gaza

Perhaps this is what Israel wants, as Yahya Sinwar is much more hardline and less likely to support a ceasefire deal than his predecessor.

Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?​
Middle East

Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?​

Right now President Erdogan says he's in 'solidarity with Lebanon' if a major war breaks out between the militant group and Israel