Middle East
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Dec- 2023 -27 December
Breaking the Chains of History: Crafting a Fresh Approach to Middle East Peace
The UN Trusteeship System used during the decolonization era of the 1950s and 60s could be used as a mechanism to resolve the future of Gaza and a potential Palestinian state alongside Israel.
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27 December
Nine Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Hezbollah Strike: Army
Israel's military said an anti-tank missile fired by Lebanon's Hezbollah group wounded nine soldiers as they rescued a civilian who was injured in another cross-border strike.
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26 December
US to Provide Military Training to Saudi Arabia Under $1B Deal
The US has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to provide its air force with military training to address current and future threats.
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26 December
Israel ‘Intensifying’ Gaza Fighting as Hamas Says Strikes Kill Dozens
Israel said it was "intensifying the fighting" against Hamas in Gaza, where relentless strikes exacerbated the dire conditions for civilians.
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26 December
New Drone Attack Against US Troops in Iraq, Injuries Reported
A new drone attack targeted a military base in northern Iraq used by US and anti-jihadist coalition forces.
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22 December
Pentagon Taps Israel’s StemRad for Gamma Radiation Shield
The US Department of Defense has awarded a $4.5-million contract to StemRad to produce gamma radiation shields for American troops.
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22 December
Iranian Hackers Targeting Defense Firms Using New Malware: Microsoft
An Iranian cyber-espionage group has been targeting thousands of defense companies using recently discovered backdoor malware.
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22 December
Tensions Rise Between Sudan Army and United Arab Emirates
For months, Sudan's army kept silent amid alleged Emirati interference in the country's civil war, but its anger has finally boiled over, leading to harsh exchanges between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi.
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21 December
Israel Strike Kills Border Crossing Chief, Three Others: Hamas
An Israeli strike on the southern Gaza Strip killed the head of the Kerem Shalom border crossing and three others, Hamas authorities said.
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21 December
IS Landmine Kills Seven Syrian Government Forces: Monitor
Seven members of Syria's security forces were killed when their bus struck an Islamic State landmine in the Badia desert, a monitor said.
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