Trending Middle East

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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UAE says West Bank annexation a 'red line', and US push in Syria

The US renews its push for a resolution in north-eastern Syria. The UAE says Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank would be a red line. Experts say Israeli strikes on Houthi leaders have not hit key decision-makers.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

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

US renews push to avert all-out conflict between Syria's Kurds and Damascus

Iran's Pezeshkian vows to confront unilateralism after visit to China

This episode features Foreign Editor Mohamad Ali Harisi; Jordan Correspondent Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Senior Foreign Reporter Nada AlTaher.

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Israel calls up reservists for Gaza city invasion, and Egypt appeals to EU for pressure

Israeli army reservists are reporting for duty ahead of a new invasion of Gaza city. Lebanon clears more than 250,000 undetonated munitions left over from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Egypt appeals to the EU to pressure Israel.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Egypt urges EU to pressure Israel into accepting Gaza truce proposal

Lebanese army destroys 250,000 munitions from Israel's war

Israel summons 40,000 troops for Gaza city conquest

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent; Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.

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Mosul heritage sites restored, and Afghanistan earthquake

Mosul landmarks destroyed by ISIS are coming back to life. Rescue missions are under way in Afghanistan after an earthquake devastated parts of the country. Columbia University’s former president Minouche Shafik gets a new job in the UK government.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

UAE-led restoration project removes scars of Mosul’s ISIS destruction

Unesco deputy chief hails reopening of Mosul’s Al Nuri Mosque after painstaking rebuild

More than 800 killed in 6.0-magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan

Starmer picks Minouche Shafik as new economic adviser despite ignominious Columbia exit

This episode features Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief; and Thomas Harding, Security and Policy Editor.

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Hamas leader dead, and Syrian forces attack Alawite hub

Mohammed Sinwar, the presumed leader of Hamas in Gaza, is dead. Syrian security forces have killed several gunmen in the coastal Alawite heartland. Sudan's paramilitary commander is now the head of a parallel government.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Latest: Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Sinwar

Sudan's RSF chief Gen Mohamed Dagalo sworn in as head of parallel Darfur-based government

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.

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Israel's conflicting orders in Gaza, and European sanctions on Iran

Israel's displacement orders in Gaza trigger alarm and confusion. Three European countries have launched the process to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. Israel has landed commandos on the outskirts of Damascus.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

European powers trigger snapback nuclear sanctions on Iran

Confusion and dire conditions face Gaza city residents amid contradictory displacement orders

Israeli commandos land in Syria in clash over 'spy equipment'

This episode features Sunniva Rose, Europe correspondent; Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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Iraq pulls PMF bill, and Barrack cuts short Lebanon trip

Iraq has revoked a controversial draft law favouring the Popular Mobilisation Forces. US envoy Tom Barrack cuts his Lebanon trip short. Palestinian leaders criticise an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

Iraqi government gives in to US pressure and withdraws bill regulating PMF militias

US envoy Tom Barrack cuts short visit to south Lebanon after protests

Israel seizes money in raid on West Bank currency exchange

Israeli raid in Ramallah is part of attempt to destabilise West Bank, Palestinians say

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