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In 2008, we were inches from peace in the Middle East. I believe it’s still within our grasp

It may seem impossible to seek a deal amid war. But the consequences of not doing so are too painful to contemplate, says former UK PM Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

Crisis Ripples: Oil prices climb amid Middle East turmoil

Join the global market chatter as oil prices tiptoe higher amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis and ongoing deliberations over OPEC's supply decisions.

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Saudis Slash Prices, Global Oil Drops Over 1%

Global oil prices take a hit, dropping over 1% as Saudi Arabia's price cuts overshadow concerns in the Middle East. A rollercoaster ride for energy markets.

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Three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank, says health ministry

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the Middle East crisis here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

The Guardian - AU

Fears are rising of ‘regional escalation’ in the Middle East. But that wider war is already here

Conflict in Gaza has spilled over into Lebanon, Yemen, Iran and the Red Sea. This powder keg cannot be ignored, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Trump's false claims endanger democracy says former Defense Secretary

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discusses the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the threat of Iran, Secretary Austin's hospitalization, and Trump'...

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Biden administration urged to take stronger action against Iranian aggression

Analyzing the recent attacks by Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East, a senior fellow highlights the failures of the Biden administration's Iran poli...

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US explores options to pressure Israel, expects change in Gaza

Get a creative perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as former State Department negotiators discuss U.S. options and changing alliances.

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Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders in push to keep Gaza war from spreading

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading.

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Iran must stop 'destabilising acts' to avoid regional escalation says French FM

France's foreign minister told her Iranian counterpart Saturday that "Iran and its affiliates" must stop "destabilising acts" that could spark a broader conflict in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

Blinken In Jordan Seeking To Avoid Regional War

The United States' top diplomat was in Jordan on Sunday as part of a Middle East tour aiming to ensure the Israel-Hamas war does not spread.

International Business Times

Blinken meets Jordan's king and foreign minister on Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Jordan’s king and foreign minister and visited a World Food Program warehouse in Amman as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading

The Independent UK

Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran … how far could war in the Middle East spread?

Attacks in the Red Sea. An airstrike in Baghdad. As the conflict with Hamas bleeds across borders, is wider violence inevitable?

The Guardian - UK

Blinken puts pressure on Middle East countries to contain Gaza conflict

The US secretary of state was speaking in Turkey, on trip that will take him to Jordan, Egypt and Israel

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Israel's war with Hamas escalates, US caught in the middle

Join us as Trita Parsi, an expert on Middle Eastern affairs, discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, and questions whether the US is be...

The Independent UK

Blinken opens latest urgent Mideast tour in Turkey as fears grow that Gaza war may engulf region

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has kicked off his latest urgent Middle East diplomatic mission in Turkey as fears mount that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza may explode into a broader conflict

The Guardian - AU

Creation of Palestinian state is only way to peace, EU foreign policy chief says – as it happened

Josep Borrell wants European-Arab initiative to revive a peace process, with the ultimate aim being a two-state solution

The Guardian - UK

As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces?

Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured

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Iran-Backed Rebels Defiant: Testing U.S. Resolve Amid Rising Tensions

Amidst escalating tension in the Middle East, Iranian proxy groups test US resolve. With rockets, drones, and attacks on ships, the stakes are high.

The Independent UK

From Hamas to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East

Hezbollah says it launched a new wave of rockets at Israel in response to an Israeli assassination of one of its leaders last month. It is just the latest spat between Israel and one of several Iran-backed militias in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Israel tries to appease US with proposals for Gaza as Blinken heads to Middle East

Washington wants concessions from the Netanyahu administration, as critics say plans lack detail or commitment

Radio France Internationale

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

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MP who worked in Gaza hails ‘impressive’ police chief on handing back MBE

AN MP who worked in a Gaza hospital has praised a former police chief who gave up his MBE over the UK Government’s stance on the Middle East…

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Blinken's Middle East Tour Aims to Quell Israel-Hamas Conflict

Blinken jets off on a diplomatic adventure! With a creative touch, follow the US Secretary of State's mission to defuse tensions in the Middle East. 🌍✈️ #...

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Unauthorised Jewish settlements surge in occupied West Bank, says watchdog – as it happened

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