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 Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Does the Israel-Jordan peace treaty stand firm amid tensions with Iran?

 Anti-government protesters hold a picture of a political prisoner while calling for his release during a rally organized by Bahrain's main opposition party Al Wefaq in Budaiya, west of Manama, February 15, 2014.

Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
ISLAMIC JIHAD terrorists show off their weapons in the Gaza Strip.

How Hamas, PIJ's visits to Iran signal a new phase in war on Israel

 People hold Palestinian and Jordanian flags, during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, March 29, 2024.

How Iran is taking advantage of anti-Israel protests across Middle East

 A protester carries a mock drone as demonstrators, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sanaa, Yemen February 16, 2024.

US says it conducted self-defense strikes against Houthi facilities

By REUTERS
 Brine water flows into the Mediterranean Sea after passing through a desalination plant in the coastal city of Hadera.

After slamming Israel, Jordan now wants more Israeli water

 PROTESTERS, MAINLY Houthi supporters, rally to show support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, this past Friday.

Yemen's people and leaders are getting tired of the Houthi problem

 Far right Yusuf Zidan Suliman Alhajri; second right Behr Mahmud Abdallah Dariush; second from left Assan al-Jabari; far left Mamdouh Hassij Ahmad al-Kahk

IDF implicates more UNRWA officials in October 7 massacre following release of recordings

 Israeli forces simulating warfare with Hezbollah in Israel's North, January 27, 2024

US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon

By REUTERS
 A new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" with a range of 1400 km, unveiled by Iran

Iran claims to fire ballistic missile from new ship

A member of Hashd al-Shaabi (paramilitary forces) holds a flag of Kataib Hezbollah militia group during a protest to condemn air strikes on their bases, in Baghdad, Iraq December 31, 2019

Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills Kataib Hezbollah commander

By REUTERS
 US Joint Chiefs Chair Army General Mark Milley speaks with US forces in Syria during an unannounced visit, at a US military base in Northeast Syria, March 4, 2023.

US presence in the Middle East at a critical junction - opinion

US soldier guarding US army base in Iraq.

US approves strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq, Syria - CBS

By REUTERS
 Arab nations met with the PA to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip.

Saudis, Egypt, Jordan, and PA meet in secret to discuss future of Gaza

By Barak Ravid
 Saudi men walk out after buying some books at the Riyadh International Book Fair in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2, 2021.

Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats

By REUTERS
 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a press conference, during his visit to Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 3, 2023

Blinken's fifth visit since Oct. 7 highlights Israel's importance to the US - editorial

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives on the island of Crete, during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East, in Crete, Greece, January 6, 2024.

Blinken: Middle East nations need to use influence to prevent 'endless cycle of violence'

By REUTERS
 People transport belongings on an animal-drawn cart as displaced Palestinians, who fled their homes due to Israeli strikes, shelter in a tent camp in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, January 1, 2024

Israel: Palestinian displacement from Gaza not under discussion