Middle East

Trump hosts Qatar premier after Israeli attack on Doha
‘Great dinner with POTUS. Just ended,’ says Qatar's deputy chief of mission
Trump hosts Qatar premier after Israeli attack on Doha
‘Great dinner with POTUS. Just ended,’ says Qatar's deputy chief of mission

UN official warns Gaza civilians face 'death sentence' amid Israel's relentless bombardment
'Gaza doesn't need pity. Gaza needs an end to this appalling violence,' says Olga Cherevko

As investments raise hope, how can Syria navigate economic revival?
Syria has signed deals worth billions in energy, ports and manufacturing, raising hopes of recovery but also questions over the challenges ahead

UN concerned over escalating West Bank violence, Israeli raids in Tulkarm
'We're aware of the increased activity by the IDF, and we're concerned at the treatment of the Palestinian civilians in that area,' says spokesperson

UN lauds 'commendable' cooperation of new Syrian government with chemical weapons watchdog
'There are significant challenges ahead, and consistent support from the entire international community will be critical for efforts to rid Syria of all chemical weapons,' says UN's high representative for disarmament affairs

INTERVIEW- Israel has ‘lost the public relations battle’ over Gaza, says Jewish journalist
Israel’s 'hasbara' campaigns are viewed as disinformation, ex-Deutsche Welle reporter Martin Gak tells Anadolu