US grants Syria initial sanctions relief
The Treasury Department said the move is meant to facilitate activity across all sectors of Syria's economy and encourage new
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Elizabeth Hagedorn
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Trump floats plan for Gaza ‘freedom zone’
The US president once more suggested that the United States could take ownership of the Palestinian territory...
Elizabeth Hagedorn
14:25
Trump to Syria’s Sharaa: recognize Israel, expel foreign fighters
During their 30-minute meeting in Riyadh, the two leaders also discussed combating the Islamic State and future American investment in
Elizabeth Hagedorn
05:25
Postwar Gaza plans stall over challenge of disarming Hamas
Hamas is confronting a rare public backlash in Gaza as the death toll mounts from Israel’s bombardment and uncertainty looms
Elizabeth Hagedorn
12:23
Israel’s renewed Gaza strikes put last living US hostage at risk, family warns
Israeli American Edan Alexander was due to be released in the second phase of the ceasefire...
Elizabeth Hagedorn
04:25
Why Trump turned to Saudi Arabia for US-Russia talks
The high-level talks are an opportunity for Saudi Arabia to burnish its credentials as the Middle East's power broker...
Elizabeth Hagedorn
07:22
US issues sanctions waiver for countries backing Syria’s transition
The Biden administration stopped short of lifting sanctions on Syria or rescinding the terrorist designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
Elizabeth Hagedorn
07:19
Senate Democrats to challenge Biden’s arms sales to Israel
The Bernie Sanders-led rebuke comes a week after the Biden administration said it would not curb weapons transfers to Israel
Elizabeth Hagedorn
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Gaza looms large over Biden’s foreign policy legacy as diplomacy falters
As the war continues into its second year, the Biden administration appears no closer to de-escalating in Gaza and laying
Elizabeth Hagedorn
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After Iranian missile salvo, US braces for Israel’s next move
The White House is grappling with how to support Israel’s right to respond without raising prospects for a long-feared Middle