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From restrictions to reform: Women’s changing status in the Arab world

Analysis: The winds of change for women in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia are undeniable, but there is a long way to go before there is equality in personal freedom, protection from predatory men and pay

Smadar Peri | 03.12.25

פלסטינים תושבי מחנה אלפארעה חוזרים לבתיהם עם נסיגת כוחות צה"ל

Can Palestinians go from destroyers to builders?

Dan Feferman developed the concept of 'builders and destroyers' to help explain when Israel and moderate players in the region can collaborate—and when they cannot

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.12.25

סעודיה ביקורת דרכונים שינוי חוקים ל נשים מותר לנסוע לחו"ל בלי אישור גבר

Saudi Arabia appointed to lead UN women’s rights commission despite controversial record

'Like putting Dracula in charge of blood bank': Saudi Arabia, despite poor track record on women's rights, now leads the UN Commission on the Status of Women, sparking criticism over its influence on global gender equality policies

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.25

A Palestinian man walks outside a house that was damaged by Israeli strikes during Israel-Hamas fighting last May, in Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip

Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan may ‘face major obstacles'

Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza has been endorsed by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and several European states, but a lack of funding and opposition from the US and Israel might stop the plan in its tracks

Hudhaifa Ebrahim, The Media Line | 03.10.25

France, Germany, Italy, and Britain back Arab Gaza reconstruction plan

European ministers say proposal presents a 'realistic path' and promises 'swift and sustainable improvement' to enclave; also emphasize Hamas must not play any role in post-war Gaza

News Agencies | 03.08.25

This is how Saudi Arabia is responding to Trump's Gaza plan, but what does Riyadh want

Opinion: The Palestinian question has become central in Saudi and Arab public opinion and the regime cannot ignore it pushing pragmatism further away; Trump's position on Iran could change Riyadh's strategic position making flexibility possible

Yoel Guzansky | 02.17.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם יורש העצר של סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן ועידה G20 אוסקה יפן

Saudi Arabia wants to mediate new US-Iran nuclear deal, report

Saudis are concerned that after loosing its regional proxies including Hezbollah and the Assad regime, Tehran may advance its nuclear capability; Trump says a deal is always the better option

ynet | 02.17.25

שלישים מוחמד בן סלמאן, א-סיסי (נשיא מצרים) ו דונלד טראמפ

Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative to Trump's Gaza plan

Arab world furious about Trump's plan to 'clean out' Gaza; Arab nations to meet in Riyadh to discuss alternative Gaza plans; Egyptian proposal currently most likely candidate; Saudi crown prince expected to play key role in discussions

Reuters | 02.15.25

Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with Mark Levin on Fox News

Netanyahu: Saudi normalization after Iran, Hamas defeated

PM tells Fox News Israel’s efforts to reshape Middle East will create conditions for 'peace through strength,' praising Trump proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and accuses Egypt of preventing their departure from enclave

Ynet | 02.09.25

Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu's remarks on displacing Palestinians

Riyadh mentions Israeli prime minister by name in condemnation, does not directly address his comments suggesting establishment of Palestinian state in Saudi territory

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 02.09.25

Will Netanyahu push for a Palestinian state to secure Saudi normalization?

Former JTA D.C. correspondent Ron Kampeas said that whether Netanyahu can balance the demands of his people and Saudi Arabia remains to be seen

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 02.05.25

President Donald Trump shows a chart highlighting arms sales to Saudi Arabia during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington

Will Netanyahu give in on the Palestinian state issue?

'They say that Israel has to discuss a pathway to the creation of a Palestinian state... A pathway is a thing with gravel, it's not very significant'

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 02.04.25

Smotrich outlines Gaza, West Bank deal breakers before Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Far-right finance minister says complete destruction of Hamas is a non-negotiable goal before any ceasefire; rejects concessions on the Philadelphi Corridor. stresses security concerns ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting on Gaza and Saudi normalization

Moran Azulay | 02.03.25

With Trump back in White House, Saudi Arabia looks to be major player

Saudi Arabia hopes a stronger bond with the US will solidify its influence in the Middle East despite the challenges posed by its controversial standing in the region

Ali Hussain / The Media Line | 02.02.25

נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני עם מוחמד בן סלמאן ב סעודיה

Saudi Arabia has 'genuine desire to support Syria' transitional president says after meeting Crown Prince

Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss rebuilding war-torn Syria; The visit signals a shift away from Iranian influence as Syria seeks Gulf investment and international support to restore diplomatic and economic ties

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 02.02.25