state of the union State of the Union: EU's Mideast dilemma, Zuckerberg heads for Brussels In this edition of State of the Union: In the week that Donald Trump officially moved the US embassy to Jerusalem, sparking protests and violence 18/05/2018
brussels bureau Mideast and Iran overshadow EU-West Balkans summit There's a changing menu in Sofia, where EU enlargement had due to be focus of meeting 16/05/2018
Syria Besieged Syrians suffer their bloodiest week in years Government air strikes on the rebel-held suburbs of Damascus have killed scores of Syrians, in what is said to be their worst week since 2015. 09/02/2018
world news 'I'm happy my daughter has become a resistance icon.' Bassem Tamimi says his daughter Ahed is attracting headlines worldwide because she doesn't look like a typical Palestinian freedom fighter 02/01/2018
West Bank Violent protests rise in Mideast over US Jerusalem embassy move Clashes continue between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters across the Mideast over Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 10/12/2017
Israel Muslim boycott of mosque in Jerusalem to continue Muslims in Jerusalem will continue the boycott of the Al Aqsa mosque despite Israel dismantling metal detectors at the entrances 25/07/2017
world news Further clashes over East Jerusalem holy site Further clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces over the introduction of new security measures at a holy site in East Jerusalem. 23/07/2017
no comment Jerusalem security tightened after violent protests Security been tightened around Jerusalem’s Old City following angry protests about the installation of metal detectors at a holy compound. 21/07/2017
no comment Israel-Palestinian violence A Palestinian who tried to stab two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank on Thursday was shot dead, according to the Israeli army. The attack 20/07/2017
Israel Kushner in Middle East President Donald Trump's special adviser and son-in-law has been in Israel and the West Bank to talk peace 22/06/2017
USA Grobe: Netanyahu's visit comes at a time of turmoil The Euronews correspondent in Washington gives us his take on today's much-anticipated meeting between the leaders of the US and Israel. 15/02/2017
USA US-Israel: is Trump backing away from a two-state deal? US President Donald Trump has welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington for a much-anticipated meeting that observers say could shape the contours of future policy in the Middle 15/02/2017
Africanews Opinion- Middle East: what would happen if Trump tears up the nuclear deal with Iran? By Javier Solana, distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution, former EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and 23/01/2017
world news Opinion: Will Syria's conflict redraw the map of the Middle East? By Fabrice Balanche, associate professor and research director at the University of Lyon 2, visiting fellow at The Washington Institute In 1990 06/01/2017
USA John Kerry: Two-state solution will end Israeli-Palestinian conflict Speaking in Washington, the US Secretary of State said that the construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank endangers peace. 28/12/2016
Israel Jerusalem council axes new building permits after Netanyahu intervention Plans for hundreds of new homes for Jews in mainly Arab East Jerusalem have been dropped by the city council on the personal request of the Israeli prime minister. 28/12/2016
Israel Israeli PM Netanyahu to re-assess UN ties Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has reacted angrily to the US abstention on a UN resolution condeming settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. 24/12/2016
world news Christmas Eve crowds flock to Bethlehem Christian pilgrims from around the world have been gathering this Christmas Eve in Bethlehem – revered as the birthplace of Jesus. 24/12/2016
world news Israel to re-assess UN ties after settlement vote Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will re-assess its ties with the United Nations, after the Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement buil 24/12/2016
world news Donald Trump and the Middle East: between worry and hope Donald Trump’s foreign policy may seem like a great leap into the dark for the Middle East. His campaign speeches on the region have been blurred 10/11/2016
France No Jewish or Palestinian expectations from Paris summit In Jerusalem and around Israel it seems no-one is expecting much from the Paris Mideast Summit, with the official line being that it is doomed to… 03/06/2016
France Israelis and Palestinians skip Paris peace talks Paris wants countries to commit to a framework to get the absent participants back around the table for negotiations. 03/06/2016
world news Stability is more important than democracy: Arab youth survey Bringing stability to Arab counties is a greater priority than promoting democracy, according to a survey of 3,500 young people across 16 countries 13/04/2016
Israel Palestinians open fire on traffic in Jerusalem as series of attacks continue Israeli police have shot and killed two Palestinians accused of opening fire on traffic in Jerusalem 09/03/2016
economy IEA warns low oil prices may threaten energy security The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the price of oil is unlikely to return to $80 a barrel (74.83 euros) before the end of the decade. This is 10/11/2015
Israel Israel defends 'aggressive' security measures Israel has continued to tighten security across the county in response to a surge in shootings and stabbings. Roadblocks have been put in place 16/10/2015
