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NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2025

U.N. Orders Agencies to Find Budget Cuts, Including via Staff Moves From N.Y.
The instructions from the office of Secretary General António Guterres were reviewed by The New York Times and came after President Trump ordered a review of U.S. funding to the agency.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2025

Sectarian Clashes Erupt in Syria, Killing 9
The sectarian-tinged violence was directed at a suburb of the Syrian capital with a large population from the Druse minority. Local Druse leaders said they held the government responsible.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2025

Clashes Erupt in Damascus Outskirts, Killing 9
The sectarian-tinged violence was directed at a suburb of the Syrian capital with a large population from the Druse minority. Local Druse leaders said they held the government responsible.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2025

U.S. Navy Jet Sinks Into Red Sea After Falling Off Aircraft Carrier
One sailor sustained minor injuries, according to the Navy, which is investigating the incident.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2025

Israeli Spy Chief to Step Down After Clash With Netanyahu
The departure of Israel's domestic intelligence chief appeared to end his unusually public clash with the prime minister.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2025

Attack on Migrant Facility in Yemen Kills Dozens, Houthis and Aid Officials Say
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia blamed for the attack in Saada.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2025

Israel Faces World Court Hearings Over Gaza Aid
The United Nations criticized Israel for its ban on aid in hearings at the International Court of Justice. Israel did not send a legal delegation and rejected the proceedings as biased.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2025

Dozens Killed in Attack on Migrant Facility in Yemen, Houthis Say
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia blamed for the attack in Saada.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Off Syria's Debt to the World Bank
The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy after the civil war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2025

Kurdish Distrust of Syria's New Government Runs Deep
The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2025

U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen
President Trump ordered a start to the strikes against the Houthis on March 15. Congressional officials say the campaign has cost well over $1 billion.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2025

Netanyahu Accuses Israel's Domestic Security Chief of Lying to Court
Intent on firing the Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced him in a sharp affidavit, deepening national political divisions.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2025

Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target
The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2025

aMassive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2025

Iran Port Explosion's Death Toll Rises
More than 1,100 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2025

Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2025

Palestinian Leader Abbas Appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as Deputy Amid Succession Fears
For many ordinary Palestinians, the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh was emblematic of how out-of-touch the leadership of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority has become.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2025

Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 8 and Injures Hundreds
State media reported the blast was most likely caused by chemicals catching fire. There was no indication of an attack or sabotage.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2025

Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 5 and Injures Hundreds
State media reported the blast was likely caused by chemicals catching fire. There was no indication of an attack or sabotage.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2025

Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 4 and Injures Hundreds
There was no immediate indication that the blast was caused by sabotage or a deliberate attack. State media said it was likely caused by containers of chemicals catching fire.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2025

What's at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks
Plans for a third round of talks in three weeks have raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2025

Israel's A.I. Experiments in Gaza War Raise Ethical Concerns
Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Offers Condolences 3 Days After Pope Francis Died
The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2025

How the War in Gaza Drove Israel's A.I. Experiments
Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2025

U.S. Says Deadly Blast in Yemen Was Caused by Houthi Missile
An explosion near a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen's capital on Sunday killed 12 people, according to health authorities tied to the Houthi-led government.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2025

Israel Acknowledges Second Deadly Attack on Aid Workers in Gaza
In a rare apology to the United Nations, Israel said its forces had struck a U.N. compound in Gaza with tank fire. A Bulgarian aid worker was killed.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2025

Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Security Agencies
The move, which is intended to allow Syria's new leaders the chance to rebuild, follows Britain's earlier easing of sanctions on Syrian energy companies and the central bank.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2025

A New Medical Discipline in Israel: How to Receive Hostages
From the first haircut to emotional support, a regularly updated guide covers what health professionals have learned about helping ex-hostages transition from captivity to freedom.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2025

Here's What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned
The move could shutter the country's largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front, which is the Brotherhood's political arm in Jordan.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2025

Jordan Cracks Down on Muslim Brotherhood
The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2025

3 Takeaways From The New York Times' Interview With Syria's New President
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2025

Syria's Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2025

Aliza Magen, Highest-Ranking Woman in the Mossad, Dies at 87
Her career at Israel's national intelligence agency included working undercover before serving as deputy under three directors.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2025

Even in Sickness, Pope Francis Reached Out to Gaza's Christians
For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered enclave, a ritual he tried to keep up in the hospital.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis' Death Cuts a Vital Line of Hope for Gaza's Christians
For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered enclave. "The evenings became known as the pope's time," a priest in Gaza said.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2025

U.S. Airstrike Hits Yemeni Capital, Killing 12, Local Health Officials Say
Witnesses said an airstrike on Sunday hit a densely populated area adjacent to the Old City in Houthi-dominated Sana.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2025

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Candidates to Succeed Francis.
Experts say there isn't a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2025

Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2025

Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.
Experts say there isn't a single front-runner, but several names have been floated as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2025

Israeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important' Aim of the War
The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2025

What the Battered Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra Looks Like Now
During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments reduced to rubble.

NYT Middle East
Apr 20, 2025

Syria's Easter Celebrations Pass Peacefully, in Early Test of New Government
At least in the capital, Damascus, the Christian holiday festivities were protected and joyfully observed. Religious minorities are still wary, however, about the new leaders' commitment to inclusivity.

NYT Middle East
Apr 20, 2025

Israel's Military Cites ‘Professional Failures' in Killings of Gaza Medics
In a statement summarizing its investigation into the deadly episode, the military said a deputy commander would be dismissed.

NYT Middle East
Apr 20, 2025

Why Saudi Arabia Supports Trump's Nuclear Talks With Its Rival, Iran
The agreements are shaping up to be very similar. But Gulf support for a nuclear deal shows how much the region has changed.

NYT Middle East
Apr 20, 2025

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department
The draft executive order to be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.

NYT Middle East
Apr 20, 2025

Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear
A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government's control is limited and tension runs deep after nearly 14 years of civil war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 20, 2025

How Violence Erupted On Syria's Coast
Massacres have spread across once-quiet towns on Syria's Mediterranean coast, in the deadliest outbreak of sectarian violence since rebels toppled the dictator Bashar al-Assad. Christina Goldbaum, The New York Times's bureau chief in Syria, traveled to the area to get a sense of who was responsible.

NYT Middle East
Apr 19, 2025

In Iran Talks, Trump Is Edging Toward Reviving an Old Deal
The two sides set an agenda for additional negotiations in the coming days, which could include technical details on uranium enrichment.

NYT Middle East
Apr 19, 2025

U.S. and Iran Conclude a Second Round of Nuclear Talks
The Trump administration has sent mixed messages about its goal for the negotiations. Additional talks are set for next week.

NYT Middle East
Apr 19, 2025

Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says
Israel was keeping up its intense bombing campaign in the enclave, which has exacted a heavy price on civilians struggling to find safe places to shelter.

NYT Middle East
Apr 19, 2025

Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures
As the North African nation continues to slide toward authoritarianism, a court sentenced about 40 people, including high-profile rivals of the president, to up to 66 years in prison.

NYT Middle East
Apr 19, 2025

U.S. and Iran to Meet Again for Nuclear Talks, as Israel Watches Closely
The Trump administration has sent mixed messages about its goal for the negotiations.

NYT Middle East
Apr 18, 2025

U.S. Strikes on Yemeni Port Kill Dozens, Houthis Say
President Trump has vowed the Iran-backed Houthi militia will be "completely annihilated." But forceful American strikes do not seem to have deterred the Yemeni fighters.

NYT Middle East
Apr 18, 2025

G.O.P. Lawmakers in Syria Say They See Opportunity to Help Rebuild the Nation
Two Republican congressmen were expected to meet the country's new leaders and to visit areas destroyed during the long civil war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 18, 2025

G.O.P. Lawmakers Visit Syria to Assess Situation Under New Government
The two Republican congressmen were expected to meet with the country's new leadership and visit areas destroyed during the long civil war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 18, 2025

Syrians Recount Gas Attack Under Assad as They Seek Justice
Syria's ousted dictator, Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a Sarin gas strike on the suburbs of Damascus in 2013, killing at least 1,500. Now, the survivors want justice.

NYT Middle East
Apr 18, 2025

Syrians Recount Gas Attack: Choking, Shaking, Foaming at the Mouth
Syria's ousted dictator, Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a Sarin gas strike on the suburbs of Damascus in 2013, killing at least 1,500. Now, the survivors want justice.

NYT Middle East
Apr 17, 2025

U.S. Is Withdrawing Hundreds of Troops From Syria
The end of the Assad era has reduced some threats, but the Islamic State has shown renewed strength in the country.

NYT Middle East
Apr 17, 2025

Israel Strikes Area With Tent Camps for Displaced Gazans
The attack on the Mawasi area of southern Gaza killed at least a dozen people, according to the emergency rescue service in the territory. Israel did not confirm the location of the attack.

NYT Middle East
Apr 17, 2025

Israel Strikes Area With Large Tent Camps for Displaced Gazans
The attack on the Mawasi area killed at least several people, including children, according to Gaza's emergency rescue service. Israel did not confirm the location of the attack.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Trump Waved Off Israeli Strike After Divisions Emerged in His Administration
Israel developed plans for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities that would have required U.S. assistance. But some administration officials had doubts.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Trump Waved Off Planned Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Israel developed plans for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities that would have required U.S. assistance. But some administration officials had doubts.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Iran Says Despite Shifting U.S. Messages, It Plans to Keep Participating in Nuclear Talks
But Iran's foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate "calmly and coolly" in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran's Foreign Ministry said.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Israel Threatens Further Escalation in Gaza War
The United Nations warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza was likely at its worst since the conflict began and that the population was again on the brink of famine.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Italy's Meloni Heads to Washington to Meet Trump. Will It Pay Off for Europe?
The stakes are high as Giorgia Meloni, a conservative who shares some of Mr. Trump's nationalist ideology, meets with him on Thursday as his trade war has frayed nerves worldwide.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

The Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.)
The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here's a look inside.

NYT Middle East
Apr 16, 2025

Keith Siegel, a Former Hostage, Recounts Captivity in Gaza
Keith Siegel, who spent 484 days as a hostage, described the physical and psychological distress he endured, in an interview with The New York Times.

NYT Middle East
Apr 15, 2025

Richard L. Armitage, 79, Dies; State Department Official in a Turbulent Era
While serving as Colin Powell's deputy during the Iraq war, he found himself at the center of a scandal when he leaked a C.I.A. operative's name.

NYT Middle East
Apr 15, 2025

Autopsies of Slain Gaza Medics Show Some Were Shot in the Head
The New York Times obtained autopsy reports for 14 of the 15 people killed in a March 23 attack on an ambulance and fire truck.

NYT Middle East
Apr 15, 2025

Jordan Says It Foiled a Plot Against the Kingdom
The country's main intelligence branch said the plans, apparently years in the making, involved rockets, weapons manufacturing and drones.

NYT Middle East
Apr 15, 2025

Sandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals
Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.

NYT Middle East
Apr 15, 2025

Head of Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital in Gaza Says Israeli Strike Killed a Guard
Israel's military did not immediately comment on the report, which came two days after it attacked the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City.

NYT Middle East
Apr 14, 2025

Ancient Syrian Town Seeks Interfaith Peace After Long War
Syria's civil war drove a wedge between the residents of the small town of Maaloula, where two-thirds are Christian and one-third Muslim. Can they live together peacefully again?

NYT Middle East
Apr 13, 2025

U.S. Revives Talks With Saudi Arabia on Transfer of Nuclear Technology
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he sees a "pathway" to a deal that would allow the kingdom to develop a commercial nuclear power industry and potentially enrich uranium.

NYT Middle East
Apr 13, 2025

Gaza Medic Missing Since Israeli Attack Is in Israeli Custody, Palestinian Group Says
Asaad al-Nasasra has not been heard from since the March 23 ambush by Israeli forces, which left 15 aid workers dead and drew international condemnation.

NYT Middle East
Apr 13, 2025

Israel Strikes Hospital in Northern Gaza and Captures Key Part of South
No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza's decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops had expanded their occupation of southern Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Apr 12, 2025

Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel
The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.

NYT Middle East
Apr 12, 2025

What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.

NYT Middle East
Apr 11, 2025

Gazans Face an Excruciating Choice as Israel Orders Them to Evacuate
A new declaration targeted eastern Gaza City, including several areas that had been declared evacuation zones. The United Nations said 390,000 people had been displaced in recent weeks.

NYT Middle East
Apr 11, 2025

Stay or Go? Israel's Evacuation Orders Leave Gazans Facing an Excruciating Choice.
A new declaration targeted eastern Gaza City, including several areas that had been declared evacuation zones. The United Nations said 390,000 people had been displaced in recent weeks.

NYT Middle East
Apr 11, 2025

Why Iran's Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With Trump
Top Iranian officials pressed the country's leader to reverse his position, arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.

NYT Middle East
Apr 10, 2025

Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.

NYT Middle East
Apr 10, 2025

Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War
A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 10, 2025

How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal
Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.

NYT Middle East
Apr 09, 2025

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City Leaves Many Dead, Health Officials There Say
The strike on a home left other bodies buried under the rubble, according to the Gazan authorities. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a Hamas operative.

NYT Middle East
Apr 09, 2025

Netanyahu Sticks By Trump's Brazen Proposal for Gazans to Leave
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said his government was serious about "voluntary" migration, after an Oval Office meeting where President Trump appeared to have lost interest.

NYT Middle East
Apr 09, 2025

Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.

NYT Middle East
Apr 09, 2025

The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong
Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family's luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn't gain access to his shares.

NYT Middle East
Apr 09, 2025

No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca
On her first visit to Morocco's largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.

NYT Middle East
Apr 09, 2025

Trump Wants an Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Must Be Better Than Obama's
Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are set for Saturday. President Trump has set a high bar for success.

NYT Middle East
Apr 08, 2025

U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China
American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

NYT Middle East
Apr 08, 2025

Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel's Gaza Aid Blockade
"The floodgates of horror" have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.

NYT Middle East
Apr 08, 2025

Israel's Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu's Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a compromise.

NYT Middle East
Apr 08, 2025

Some Israelis Favor Attacking Iran, Expressing Skepticism About Talks
Many Israelis were surprised when President Trump announced that the United States would engage in "direct" negotiations with Iran in an effort to rein in the country's nuclear program.

NYT Middle East
Apr 08, 2025

With Trump's Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints On Gaza Than Ever
On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.

NYT Middle East
Apr 08, 2025

Israel's Supreme Court Considers Netanyahu's Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing on the move opened with unruly scenes, as hecklers forced judges to pause the proceedings before resuming them without a public audience.

NYT Middle East
Apr 07, 2025

U.S. and Iran Will Hold Nuclear Talks on Saturday
President Trump pulled out of the last Iran nuclear accord in 2018, and negotiators from the two nations have not met face-to-face since. Now he faces the challenge of dismantling the Iranian program.

NYT Middle East
Apr 07, 2025

Trump Says the U.S. and Iran Will Hold ‘Direct' Nuclear Talks
President Trump pulled out of the last Iran nuclear accord in 2018, and negotiators from the two nations have not met face-to-face since. Now he faces the challenge of dismantling the Iranian program.

NYT Middle East
Apr 07, 2025

As Netanyahu Meets With Trump, He Finds an ‘Unshackled' Ally
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are using similar playbooks as they face turmoil.

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