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Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Denounces Israeli Violence
ByIsabel Kershner May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

In a speech, Isaac Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, delivered a grave indictment of settler attacks in the West Bank and abuse of prisoners.

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Turkish Court Ruling Means New Trouble for Erdogan’s Foes
ByBen Hubbard and Safak Timur May 21, 2026

A surprise judgment replaced the leader of Turkey’s main opposition party with a former leader known for losing elections.

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The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran
ByNeil MacFarquhar May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Decision making in the country is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
ByAaron Boxerman May 19, 2026

Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.

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Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
ByEuan Ward May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

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A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
ByRaja Abdulrahim May 18, 2026

The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

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Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria
ByRaja Abdulrahim May 18, 2026

The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

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Top Gaza Negotiator Urges Hamas to Embrace Rebuilding Plan
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman May 13, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-led truce in Gaza, has tried to convince the militant group to give up its arms, but it has so far refused amid Israeli cease-fire violations.

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