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Blinken meets Jordan's king and foreign minister on Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Jordan’s king and foreign minister and visited a World Food Program warehouse in Amman as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading

The Independent UK

Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran … how far could war in the Middle East spread?

Attacks in the Red Sea. An airstrike in Baghdad. As the conflict with Hamas bleeds across borders, is wider violence inevitable?

The Guardian - UK

Blinken puts pressure on Middle East countries to contain Gaza conflict

The US secretary of state was speaking in Turkey, on trip that will take him to Jordan, Egypt and Israel

The Guardian - AU

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Israel's war with Hamas escalates, US caught in the middle

Join us as Trita Parsi, an expert on Middle Eastern affairs, discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, and questions whether the US is be...

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Blinken opens latest urgent Mideast tour in Turkey as fears grow that Gaza war may engulf region

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has kicked off his latest urgent Middle East diplomatic mission in Turkey as fears mount that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza may explode into a broader conflict

The Independent UK

Creation of Palestinian state is only way to peace, EU foreign policy chief says – as it happened

Josep Borrell wants European-Arab initiative to revive a peace process, with the ultimate aim being a two-state solution

The Guardian - AU

As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces?

Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured

The Guardian - UK

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Iran-Backed Rebels Defiant: Testing U.S. Resolve Amid Rising Tensions

Amidst escalating tension in the Middle East, Iranian proxy groups test US resolve. With rockets, drones, and attacks on ships, the stakes are high.

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From Hamas to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East

Hezbollah says it launched a new wave of rockets at Israel in response to an Israeli assassination of one of its leaders last month. It is just the latest spat between Israel and one of several Iran-backed militias in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Israel tries to appease US with proposals for Gaza as Blinken heads to Middle East

Washington wants concessions from the Netanyahu administration, as critics say plans lack detail or commitment

The Guardian - UK

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

Radio France Internationale

MP who worked in Gaza hails ‘impressive’ police chief on handing back MBE

AN MP who worked in a Gaza hospital has praised a former police chief who gave up his MBE over the UK Government’s stance on the Middle East…

The National (Scotland)

Blinken's Middle East Tour Aims to Quell Israel-Hamas Conflict

Blinken jets off on a diplomatic adventure! With a creative touch, follow the US Secretary of State's mission to defuse tensions in the Middle East. 🌍✈️ #...

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Unauthorised Jewish settlements surge in occupied West Bank, says watchdog – as it happened

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Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.

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ISIS claims responsibility for deadly bombings in Iran, targeting civilians

Discover the latest developments in the Middle East, from ISIS bombings in Iran to the US targeting key commanders. Dive into the complex dynamics and stra...

WEKU

After striking throughout the Middle East, Iran's proxies now become the targets

Iran supports militant groups that have been striking out at U.S. and Israeli forces. These factions are increasingly under attack themselves as fighting in the region spreads.

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Arab states question Israel's strength, normalization in jeopardy

Explore the complex web of alliances and threats in the Middle East, as ex-foreign policy adviser discusses the role of Iran, Russia, China, and Israel.

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Drone strike kills top Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad

Escalation in the Middle East takes a new turn as the US carries out a precision drone strike in Baghdad and warns Houthi rebels to stop their attacks. Fox...

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Blinken races to Middle East as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East yet again, amidst rising tensions. Can he help bring some much-needed relief and peace to the tr...

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Tensions escalate as Lebanon fears regional conflict after assassination

Uncover the escalating tensions in the Middle East as Lebanon braces for retaliation after the assassination of a top Hamas leader. Who's behind it? Find o...

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Double bombing in Kerman raises concerns about Hezbollah retaliation

Get the inside scoop on the Middle East from former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortega. From bombings to Hezbollah, discover the latest updates an...

The Conversation

How Israel failed to learn from the Northern Ireland peace process

There is no peace in the Middle East because there is no effective peace process. This isn’t because the Palestinians and Israelis do not know how to make peace. They do. The Good Friday agreement which brought peace to Northern Ireland a quarter of a century ago, provided a clear…

The Guardian - UK

West ‘colluding in terrible failure’ in Gaza, warns Peter Hain

Labour peer and former Middle East minister says Hamas will have to be included in future governance of Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Israel and its allies must face facts: peace talks are the only way forward, and they will have to include Hamas

My experience tells me this: tough negotiation will achieve what bombs cannot, says Peter Hain, former UK Middle East minister and Northern Ireland secretary of state

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