Arab states

America’s Middle East commitments must come with clear reciprocity - opinion

If Trump’s goal is lasting stability, he must address his longstanding blind spot toward the Islamist leaderships of Qatar and Turkey.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025|ByERIC R. MANDEL

A SYRIAN flag is displayed outside the White House after the meeting of US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa last week. November is shaping up as a holiday season for Arab governments, says the writer.

The flag alley at the United Nations European headquarters is seen during the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2023.

Fifty years since ‘Zionism is Racism,' UN antisemitism continues - opinion

It struck a blow at the moral credibility of the UN itself, devalued the accusation of racism, and gave ideological cover to a new wave of antisemitism masquerading as anti-imperialism.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025|ByRICHARD SCHIFTER, GIL KAPEN

DURING HIS visit to Israel last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted that Israel’s strike in Qatar had stirred tensions, but he emphasized the need to move forward, support Israel, and focus on the Hamas threat and the hostage issue, the writer notes.

Israel’s strike on Hamas failed tactically but sends strategic regional messages - opinion

The Israeli strike's main achievements lie in the messages it conveyed.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025|ByRAPHAEL BENLEVI

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed wave, after an Abraham Accords signing ceremony at the White House in 2020.

Five years later, Abraham Accords may have become a cold peace, expert says

Ghanem Nuseibeh, a UK-based expert, says that the Accords have suffered due to the October 7 war and the continued war; however, things could change for the better in the future.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Anti-Hamas Gaza protests face uphill battle with no leadership, allies, or leverage - analysis

Anti-Hamas protests gained fuel when Hamas went to ground on March 18. Now, they face a crossroads.

MARCH 29, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

HUNDREDS OF Gazans chant anti-Hamas slogans, calling for an end to the war with Israel, in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, last week. There was no holding back as they screamed, ‘Hamas, get out,’ the writer reports.

China may seek greater role in Gaza conflict after Arab summit - analysis

Egyptian leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahrain King Hamad attended China-Arab States Cooperation Forum

MAY 30, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

China’s President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ahead of the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Meeting of China-Arab States Cooperation Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China May 30, 2024.

Turkey attempts to establish a foothold in the Palestinian arena, Arab countries refuse

Turkey proposed a security arrangement plan to Arab states during the Israel-Hamas war's early stages, some Arab nations rejected it.

APRIL 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018.

The future of Gaza: Netanyahu's strategic gambit unveiled

A covert Israeli plan aims to establish a military government in Gaza and foster regional ties, eyeing a future Palestinian state and peace with Saudi Arabia.

JANUARY 31, 2024ByBEN CASPIT

Arab nationalism is alive and well in Doha at the World Cup - analysis

The international soccer tournament in Doha has seen an outpouring of support from Arab fans toward the teams of other Arab nations, while Israeli journalists have faced backlash.

DECEMBER 1, 2022ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman is received by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on the sidelines of the World Cup in Doha, Qatar, November 20, 2022

Qatar shows that Abraham Accords did not change Arab-Israeli relations - analysis

Over the last week, fans from Arab states in Qatar have bullied and boycotted Israeli fans and journalists.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

A fan displays a Palestine flag in the stands during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, November 23, 2022

Jeddah summit proves Arabs haven't dumped the Palestinians - PA officials

PA officials said that they were especially delighted to see the Arab leaders reaffirm their support for the Palestinian people and the two-state solution.

JULY 17, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Joe Biden react after a statement, in Bethlehem in the West Bank July 15, 2022.

Arab Summit fails to give President Biden what he wants

Jeddah conference produced no strong public front on Iran, no regional security pact, nor any steps toward normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

JULY 17, 2022ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE