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Albanese has threaded a needle between the US and China. Now he needs to do the same on Israel-Hamas at home

Australia is not a player in Middle East politics – but the domestic fallout from the conflict has significant implications for social cohesion

The Guardian - AU

Why Are American Troops Still in Iraq and Syria?

Our troops are just sitting there with targets on their backs. Why?

Reason

Erdogan's stance on Israel reflects desire to mix politics with realpolitik – and still remain a relevant regional player

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pulled his ambassador from Israel on Nov. 4, 2023. Less than a month earlier, he was offering diplomatic assistance to calm the situation in the Middle East.

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Manama travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat in Bahrain’s up-and-coming capital

This Middle Eastern city might not have the swagger of its neighbours just yet, but it’s still a brilliantly attractive place for a city break, says Jeff Mills

The Independent UK

OPINION - Hamas adopted a suicide-bomber strategy towards Israel and it is failing

The war has lasted a month. Far longer than the Six Day or the Yom Kippur wars that made modern Middle Eastern history. And, at least for the Palestinians, far more destructive in terms of death and displacement than even the failed Arab invasion at the birth of Israel in…

Evening Standard

Iran-backed Yemeni rebels shoot down US drone

Iranian proxy groups have stepped up their attacks on US forces in the Middle East in recent weeks following the Gaza conflict

Evening Standard

Cleverly visits Saudi Arabia for talks on Israel-Hamas crisis

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will meet Middle East counterparts during his visit.

The Independent UK

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Israel-Hamas war crowds crisis-heavy global agenda as Blinken, G7 foreign ministers meet in Japan

Fresh from a whirlwind tour of the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is shifting his intense diplomacy on the Israel-Hamas war to Asia

The Independent UK

Impossible balancing act? Blinken's Middle East tour concludes in Turkey

"We obviously don’t agree on everything." That understatement comes courtesy of the US secretary of state. Now that Antony Blinken's weekend shuttling from Jordan and the West Bank to Iraq and Turkey is over, we can ask: what was it all about?

France 24

Blinken leaves Middle East with no progress on hostages or humanitarian pause

Even number of aid trucks passing in to Gaza falls during visit of US secretary of state to region

The Guardian - UK

Israeli troops encircling Gaza City expected to enter in force within 48 hours

Gaza split into two parts, says Israel, as US sends missile-carrying submarine to Middle East

The Guardian - UK

China takes cautious approach to diplomacy over Israel-Gaza war

As Western leaders rush to the Middle East, Beijing has taken a more low key stance to the deepening conflict.

Al Jazeera

Schools in England block lessons on Middle East over fears of bias claims

Teachers say pupils losing out on learning about history of Israel-Palestine conflict due to worries about ‘bad publicity’

The Guardian - UK

Blinken walks a fine line on ceasefire as thousands attend DC pro-Palestine event

Blinken tries to cajole Middle East leaders as Biden admin officials attempt to restrain Israeli response behind the scenes amid widespread protests in support of Palestine

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

In a world on fire, Biden struggles to banish the curse of Trump

From Afghanistan and Ukraine to the Middle East, the US president faces the fallout from his predecessor’s foreign policy blunders

The Conversation

Israel-Hamas war puts China's strategy of 'balanced diplomacy' in the Middle East at risk

On Oct. 30, 2023, reports began to circulate that Israel was missing from from the mapping services provided by Chinese tech companies Baidu and Alibaba, effectively signaling – or so some believed – that Beijing was siding with Hamas over Israel in the ongoing war.

The Independent UK

Amman travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat in the cultural heart of Jordan

CITY GUIDES: The ancient heritage, vibrant food culture and lively social scene make this city the perfect introduction for travellers to the Middle East, says SJ Armstrong

The Guardian - UK

‘Failed to be a critical friend’: UK accused of taking eye off Israel-Palestine crisis

Critics say government shies away from standing up to Netanyahu in tilt to Indo-Pacific and pursuit of Middle East trade deals

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How Houthi attacks affect both the Israel-Hamas conflict and Yemen's own civil war – and could put pressure on US, Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Israel on Oct. 31, 2023 – provoking fears of a dangerous escalation of the Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK

Opposition mounts in Arab countries that normalized relations with Israel

Countries in the Middle East that have normalized or are considering normalizing relations with Israel are coming under growing public pressure to cut those ties because of Israel’s war with Hamas

The Independent UK

Safety of Irish troops in Middle East ‘of paramount concern’ – deputy premier

Micheal Martin made his comments as he met soldiers preparing to deploy to Lebanon on UN peacekeeping duties.

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices End Sharply Lower as Middle East Conflict Remains Limited So Far

December WTI crude oil (CLZ23 ) on Monday closed down -3.23 (-3.78%), and Dec RBOB gasoline (RBZ23 ) closed down -7.84 (-3.42%). Crude oil prices on Monday sold off sharply, with crude posting a 4-week nearest-futures low as Israel's ground incursion into Gaza has so far been less extensive than...

Evening Standard

What is a Cobra meeting? Emergency talks called to discuss UK racism riots

The meeting follows the PM’s promise that ‘the full force of the law’ will be brought to bear on those who commit public order offences

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Middle East Conflict Remains Limited

December WTI crude oil (CLZ23 ) this morning is down -2.91 (-3.40%), and Dec RBOB gasoline (RBZ23 ) is down -7.06 (-3.08%). Crude oil prices this morning are sharply lower Friday as Israel's ground incursion into Gaza has so far been less extensive than expected, easing concerns that the Israeli-Hamas...

Evening Standard

London's plea for unity: Tory and Labour voices unite to call for tolerance over Middle East conflict

London must remain a beacon of tolerance, ministers and the Mayor said on Monday amid warnings that Jewish people have been too afraid to enter the centre of the capital during pro-Palestinian protests.

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