Middle East

Israel’s Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump

Israel’s Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump

Netanyahu meets Trump to discuss Gaza ceasefire's second phase. Hostage release & permanent end to war are key. Challenges from all sides complicate talks.

Syria’s President al-Sharaa meets Saudi Arabia’s MBS in first foreign trip

Syria’s President al-Sharaa meets Saudi Arabia’s MBS in first foreign trip

Syria's new president, Shala, visited Saudi Arabia, meeting MBS, seeking support in energy, tech, etc. He aims to shift allegiances from Iran/Russia. Concerns over his past remain.

Israel destroys buildings in West Bank’s Jenin after killing elderly man

Israel destroys buildings in West Bank’s Jenin after killing elderly man

Israel destroyed buildings in Jenin, killing a 73-year-old. 50 Palestinians killed in W. Bank since mid-Jan. Attacks, displacements, and settler violence surged.

Hezbollah’s Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23

Hezbollah’s Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23

Hezbollah will hold a public funeral on Feb 23 for its leader, Nasrallah, killed by Israel in Sept. His successor was also killed. Qassem is now leader.

RAF Lyneham veteran holds memorial for 10 men shot down over Iraq

RAF Lyneham veteran holds memorial for 10 men shot down over Iraq

RAF veteran organized memorial & flypast for 10 killed in 2005 Iraq aircraft downing. Service held on 20th anniversary, honoring the fallen.

Turkish defence company's Morocco drone investment isn't what it seems

Turkish defence company's Morocco drone investment isn't what it seems

Baykar opened a Morocco subsidiary, Atlas Defence, for drone maintenance, not full production. It has low capital, unlike its Ukraine factory. Morocco bought TB2 drones in 2021 and plans for Akinci drones.