World reaction to Israeli attack at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, firing stun grenades and attacking Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2023
Arab World Condemns Israeli Forces’ Raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque The Arab world condemned on Wednesday a raid by Israeli forces on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The Saudi Foreign Ministry "expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and rejection of the blatant storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s compound", saying "these practices undermine peace efforts." "Such actions violate international principles and norms regarding respect… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia to Host Arab Summit on May 19 The 32nd Arab summit will be held in Saudi Arabia on May 19, announced the General Secretariat of the Arab League. The League’s assistant secretary general, Hossam Zaki, said the decision came after consultations between Sec-Gen Ahmed Aboul Gheit and the Saudi government. He indicated that Saudi Arabia welcomed hosting… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023
After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say Syria and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reopen their embassies after cutting diplomatic ties more than a decade ago, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, a step that would mark a leap forward in Damascus's return to the Arab fold. Reuters · Mar 23, 2023
Amr Moussa to Asharq Al-Awsat: The Wound has not Healed, Political Miscalculation Led to Iraq's Fall Meeting the veteran diplomat, Amr Moussa, always clarifies historical events, especially that for decades, he was a maker and a witness to the course of Arab politics, whether as the head of Egyptian diplomacy (1991-2001) or during 2001-2011 when he was the Arab League Secretary-General. In an interview with Asharq… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 19, 2023
20 years on, George W. Bush's promise of democracy in Iraq and Middle East falls short President George W. Bush and his administration put forward a variety of reasons to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Conversation · Mar 18, 2023
Arab Permanent Group of Experts Discusses Media Strategy to Combat Terrorism The Arab Permanent Group of Experts concerned with following up on the role of media outlets in combating terrorism discussed the joint Arab media strategy to combat terrorism and keep pace with the media changes and the evolution of digitization. The group held its 24th meeting during the 16th session… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023