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May 12, 2025

Gazans fear famine amid Israel aid block: ‘I don’t want to be a number’

By Arwa Damon

For Palestinians, time is running out— a warning that has been echoed at some of the highest ranks of international organizations, including the World Health Organization.

Conflict Human Rights

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Landmark UAE visit highlights President Aoun’s catch twenty-two

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Modest outcomes from the Lebanese president’s visit reflects that Abu Dhabi remains cautious towards Beirut.

Lebanon Middle East

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are the Abraham Accords’ new frontier

By Joseph Epstein

Joining the Accords could benefit Baku and Astana, while also helping Israel and the US strengthen engagement with the Turkic world.

Europe & Eurasia Israel
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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Reuters to discuss how Gaza checkpoints will be staffed by armed American contractors

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May 6, 2025

Samaan joins L’Orient-Le Jour to discuss the Trump administration’s plan for the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in The Times to discuss how Gaza ceasefire can inspire Muslims and Jews to unite against hate

By Atlantic Council

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May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Araby News to discuss how Washington should address the situation in the West Bank

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

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May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al Jazeera to discuss Trump’s comments on relocating people out of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

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May 6, 2025

Gavito joins Channel 4 News to discuss the four Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

By Atlantic Council

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May 6, 2025

Damon joins CBC to discuss the life-saving infrastructure in northern Gaza that has been decimated

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

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May 6, 2025

Damon quoted in News Nation on children in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

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May 6, 2025

Plitsas joins Scripss News to discuss adversaries’ weapons capabilities in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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May 6, 2025

Citrinowicz joins Ynet News to discuss Iranian proxy strategy

By Atlantic Council

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