Trending Middle East

Egypt preps military, and Iraqi weapons sovereignty

Egypt is shoring up security in the Sinai and mobilizing its forces. State control of weapons is a top priority for Iraq. A US-brokered deal brings relative peace to Sweida.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

State monopoly over weapons a top priority, Iraqi PM says

Egypt seeks US guarantees that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again

Sweida tensions subside but troops remain after US-brokered deal in Syria

This episode features Hadya Al Alawi, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Nada Maucourant Atallah, Beirut Correspondent.

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UN inquiry finds genocide in Gaza, and Trump in the UK

Independent experts commissioned by the UN have concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Lebanon marks one year since the so-called pager attacks on Hezbollah by Israel. US President Donald Trump has started his state visit to the UK.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Explained: The four acts of genocide Israel is accused of committing in Gaza

Pager attack: Hezbollah fighters blinded by explosions

Britain rolls out peak pageantry for Trump state visit

This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent; and Paul Carey, London Deputy Bureau Chief.

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Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel, and talks on Nato-style alliance

Qatar has accused Israel of lying and making Gaza unliveable. Arab nations consider a proposal to establish a joint military force. Lebanese authorities foil a drug-smuggling plot.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Qatar summit condemns Israel's 'aggressive practices' as threat to Middle East peace

Israel's attack on Qatar is part of 'strategy of expansionist ideology', says Palestinian minister

Arab states consider revival of plan to create Nato-style military force

Lebanon thwarts attempt to smuggle millions of Captagon pills to Saudi Arabia

This episode features Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.

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Emergency Arab-Islamic begins, and Qatar sends aid to Sweida

Qatar's emergency Arab-Islamic summit kicks off today. Israeli soldiers raided the home of the Oscar-winning director Basel Adra. Qatar has sent aid to Sweida.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers gather in Doha to chart path for Israeli deterrence

West Bank home of Oscar-winning Palestinian director raided by Israeli army

Qatar sends aid to embattled Syrian Druze province of Sweida

This episode features Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

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Qatar to host emergency summit, and Hamas presence in Turkey under spotlight

Qatar will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday. Turkish politicians consider the possibility of an Israeli strike on their territory. A French delegation visits Lebanon.

On Today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Qatar to host emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday to discuss Israeli attack

Hamas presence in Turkey under spotlight after Israeli air strike on Doha

French delegation visits Lebanon before Paris aid conferences

This episode features Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent; and Nada Maucourant Atallah; Beirut Correspondent.

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Gulf-Qatar solidarity, and EU to pause support for Israel

GCC leaders are rallying behind Qatar after an unprecedented Israeli attack on its capital. The European Commission is pausing support for Israel. And Egypt is seeking US guarantees that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

European Commission to pause support for Israel, says von der Leyen

President Sheikh Mohamed reaffirms UAE’s solidarity with Qatar in meeting with Sheikh Tamim

Egypt seeks US guarantees that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again

This episode features Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; Sunniva Rose, Europe Correspondent; and Hamza Hendawi; Cairo Correspondent.

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Israel strikes Qatar, and attacks near Khartoum

World leaders condemned Israel's attack on Doha. A wave of RSF drone strikes hit Khartoum. Egypt's president ordered officials to study the possibility of pardons for seven jailed activists.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israel's attack on Qatar: What we know

RSF drones hit key sites near Sudan's army-held capital

Egypt's President Fattah El Sisi orders government to review pre-trial detentions

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.

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Jerusalem settlement shooting and Abraham Accords 'overturned'

At least six people have been killed in a shooting in an illegal settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. A UAE official says the Abraham Accords have been derailed. Oil prices are up after what is seen as a modest increase in production.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

At least six killed in shooting attack in Jerusalem settlement

Abraham Accords 'overturned' by Hamas and Israeli extremists, senior Emirati official says

UAE warns Israeli annexation of West Bank undermines vision of Abraham Accords

Opec+ agrees another rise in oil output for October

Oil prices rise on modest output increase by Opec+ and Russia supply concerns

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent; Fatima Mahmoud, Foreign Affairs Reporter; and Manus Cranny, Geo-Economics Editor.

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Israel's ceasefire proposal, and Red Sea internet woes

Israel has offered up what it has called a comprehensive proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Middle East is back online after fibre-optic cables sustained damage. Iraq wrapped a first-of-its-kind energy event this weekend.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israel's 'comprehensive' Gaza deal proposal to Hamas dismissed as time-buying tactic

Middle East internet slowdowns could last months after Red Sea cable damage

Drone strike from Yemen closes Israel's Ramon Airport

Baghdad seeks to cement role on global energy stage with high-level forum

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent; Rory Reynolds, Assistant Editor-in-Chief; and Sinan Mahmoud, Baghdad Correspondent.

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Jordan calls for Arab action against Israel, and film on Gaza girl receives ovation in Venice

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has called for joint Arab action against what he called Israel’s “colonialist displacement plan". A film about Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, has received a record ovation lasting 23 minutes and 50 seconds at the Venice Film Festival. The Israeli military identifies only a quarter of the Gazans it has detained as combatants.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Jordan calls for joint Arab action to stop Israel 'changing map of Middle East'

Vast majority of Gazans detained by Israeli military are civilians, investigation finds

The Voice of Hind Rajab receives record-breaking 24-minute ovation at Venice Film Festival

This episode features Hadya Al Alawi, assistant foreign editor; Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and contributor James Mottram.

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