Trump, Middle East

Trump's Middle East Policy: Pull Troops Out of Syria To Put Them in Gaza?
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R–S.C.) has finally found a war he doesn't like. During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump said that "the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip" and send troops "if it's necessary.
New look Middle East had started to draw investors - and then came Trump
President Donald Trump's proposal that the US takeover Gaza may have thrown a curveball into the mix, but the fragile ceasefire there, Mr Bashar al-Assad's ouster from Syria, a weakened Iran and a new government in Lebanon have fed hopes of a reset.
Trump Can Transform Middle East Policy
President Donald Trump has entered the White House with an ambitious international agenda. Whether it’s expanding the 2020 Abraham Accords between Israel and the Arab world, ending the three-year-long war in Ukraine or pushing Europe to spend more on its own defense, Trump isn’t wasting any time outlining his expectations.
Investors return to new-look Middle East, but Trump causes some concern
Historic political shake-up of region encouraging investors; major funds increasing positions in Egypt; hopes for resolution of Lebanon's crisis driving up its bonds
Trump wants quick solution to Middle East instability
Trump wants to bring stability to the Middle East quickly so he can focus greater attention on domestic matters.
Donald Trump's plan for Gaza would 'destabilise the Middle East as well as Europe'
Palestinians walk in the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Defense Department drafting plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria after recent Trump comments
The Defense Department is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, two U.S. defense officials told NBC News ...
A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief’s nomination fight
Questions continue to dog Tulsi Gabbard about a mysterious 2017 trip to Syria. The trip has gained new salience since ...
U.S. drafts plan to withdraw all its troops from Syria, NBC News reports
The U.S. Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, ...
This man is changing power balance in Middle East; not Donald Trump, Ayatollah Khamenei, Erdogan, Netanyahu, his name is…
Sharaa, also known by the nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is the leader of the Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham, the rebel group ...
US drafts plan to withdraw all its troops from Syria: report
The US Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all US troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two US defense officials.
Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions Thursday about past comments about Russia, Syria and government leaker Edward Snowden ...
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has faced tough questions from ...
Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager in nod to Lebanon explosions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White ...