Washington DC: The Middle Eastern political landscape is experiencing significant realignments as Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential inauguration approaches, with tensions escalating between Palestinian factions and regional powers jockeying for influence. In a striking development, the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) has launched a blistering critique of Hamas, accusing its rival of aligning with Iran while […]
Month: January 2025
U.S.- and Saudi-backed Joseph Aoun, entrusted with maintaining the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, pledges a state monopoly on arms and vows to usher in a “new phase” for Lebanon’s recovery and stability. In a historic and symbolic shift for Lebanon and the broader Middle East, Joseph Aoun has been elected president of Lebanon, signaling a decisive turning […]
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins addressed the recent New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans, calling for national prayer and spiritual renewal in response to the tragedy that claimed 14 lives. In his article, Perkins drew parallels between America’s response to foreign terrorism and the challenges of addressing domestic extremism. “When radical Middle […]
Alice Weidel voiced her support for President-elect Donald Trump and his administration. She characterized her party as conservative and libertarian, claiming that the mainstream media had unfairly portrayed them as extremist. In a recent live-streamed discussion on X, tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down with Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany’s political party, Alternative for […]
Washington, D.C. – In a recent opinion piece published by Deseret News, Knox Thames, a former special envoy focused on religious minorities in the Middle East and South/Central Asia, argues for the importance of combining robust religious freedom diplomacy with an open and accessible refugee resettlement program. Thames highlights the precarious situation of religious and […]
In a groundbreaking diplomatic mission, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, accompanied by her French counterpart, engaged in high-level talks with Syria’s de facto leader. This visit, the first of its kind by European Union foreign ministers since the onset of Syria’s civil war, highlights the EU’s evolving approach to addressing the country’s long-standing political and […]
Damascus, Syria – In a landmark visit, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria, marking the first visit by European ministers since rebels seized control of Damascus on December 8, 2024. The ministers emphasized the crucial need for inclusion of all […]
Morgan Ortagus Appointed as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace Washington DC: In a move that highlights the Trump administration’s focus on Middle Eastern diplomacy, President-elect Donald Trump announced Morgan Ortagus as the Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace. The announcement, made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been […]
Growing Demand for Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy By Junaid Qaiser The global peace-loving community is rallying behind the idea of awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize for his groundbreaking efforts in Middle Eastern diplomacy. The historic Abraham Accords, signed during Trump’s presidency, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab […]
The i24 NEWS discusses the evolving dynamics of Middle Eastern diplomacy following the historic Abraham Accords, which established formal relations between Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE, later followed by Morocco. The recent outbreak of the Hamas War has introduced significant strain in these diplomatic relationships, leading to a suspension of official visits from Israel and […]