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The EU's new role in the Middle East?

Could the EU become an honest broker for stalled Middle East peace talks now that America has lost the trust of the Palestinians?

Israel

Euroviews. View: Saudi-Israel alliance will be driving force of new Middle East

While the Israel-Palestinian conflict once determined most other geopolitical developments in the Middle East, it is now largely crowded out by other disputes, not least the hegemonic struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran, writes Joschka Fischer

World News

Christians mark Christmas in the Middle East and in other parts of the

Christian communities gather to celebrate the build up to Christmas.

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Gaza funerals held for Palestinians

The funerals of two men shot dead in clashes with Israeli troops have been held in Gaza.

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Two Palestinians die in fresh violence over Jerusalem's status

At least two Palestinians were killed and dozens were injured in violent unrest with Israeli security forces on Friday.

Turkey

Erdogan calls Israel 'terrorist', Netanyahu hits back

The Israeli prime minister says he won't take lectures from a Turkish president "who jails journalists... and helps terrorists".

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Protests in Lebanon

Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Sunday during a demonstration against President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Jerusalem: UN members condemn Trump move, US defends decision

Israel

A deadly Day of Rage for Palestinians

A Day of Rage across the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip turns violent. At least one person has been killed and dozens injured, reports suggest.

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh calls for 'new intifada' against Israel

Israel

Trump's Jerusalem decision provokes diplomatic disapproval

International community appears united in criticism of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Israel

World leaders condemn Trump's Jerusalem plan

The US president's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the city bring global disapproval, even before his expected announcement.

Lebanon

Hariri withdraws resignation in Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri has rescinded his resignation and said all members of the government had agreed to stay out of conflicts in Arab countries

USA

US poised to disrupt Jerusalem dispute

It is believed Donald Trump will announce the US recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a first step towards moving the country's embassy there. The move is likely to inflame resentment and instability in the region, as Palestinians also claim East Jerusalem as their own.

Lebanon

Hariri suspends resignation to allow for 'responsible dialogue'

Lebanon's Saad al-Hariri has agreed to put his resignation as prime minister on hold after a meeting with the country's president.

Lebanon

Lebanon's Hariri to meet Macron in Paris

Saturday's meeting will mark Hariri's first trip outside Saudi Arabia since resigning as Lebanese PM

Lebanon

Lebanese political crisis: the background

With Lebanon drawn into the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, here is a look at some of the regional issues which have fed the crisis.

Saudi Arabia

Princes are detained in Saudi anti-corruption purge

In all, dozens of people have been targeted in an unprecedented crackdown

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile near Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they fired the missile and that the target was the Saudi capital's King Khaled Airport

Lebanon

Lebanon faces political crisis after Hariri resignation

The Lebanese PM quit, saying he believed that there is an assassination plot against him

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