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Edward Finkelstein

Edward Finkelstein

From Athens, Edward Finkelstein covers current events in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, and Sudan. He has over 15 years of experience reporting on these countries. He is a specialist in terrorism issues

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France released a terrorist. Its highest court said it was wrong

Terrorism

France released a terrorist. Its highest court said it was wrong

In a ruling that exposes the staggering dysfunction at the heart of the French justice system, the Court of Cassation has annulled the conditional release granted last July to Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, the Lebanese terrorist convicted of complicity in the murders of two diplomats in 1982. 

The last Jews of Beirut, and the party that kept them safe

Lebanon

The last Jews of Beirut, and the party that kept them safe

Among the more paradoxical chapters in Lebanese political history is the relationship between the Kataeb Party (founded on the model of European fascist movements) and the country’s small but vibrant Jewish community. 

Tehran's desperate move: Target American campuses

Iran

Tehran's desperate move: Target American campuses

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued what it apparently considers a fearsome ultimatum: condemn American-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities by noon Monday, or US university campuses across the Middle East will face "retaliation."

Doha joins Kyiv's anti-drone alliance

Qatar

Doha joins Kyiv's anti-drone alliance

Qatar and Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement on Saturday, covering joint efforts to counter missile and drone threats, Qatar's Defense Ministry announced during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Doha.

Tunnels under the cross

Lebanon

Tunnels under the cross

The Israeli military announced Friday the discovery of an active Hezbollah tunnel network beneath a church in Khiam, a town in southern Lebanon where fierce fighting continues. 

How Sánchez became Tehran's useful idiot

Iran

How Sánchez became Tehran's useful idiot

Iran has made an extraordinary offer,  and it went straight to Madrid. The Iranian embassy in Spain announced Thursday that Tehran would be "receptive to any request from Madrid" regarding the Strait of Hormuz, citing Spain's respect for international law. 

Hezbollah's survival hangs on Iran's demands

Lebanon

Hezbollah's survival hangs on Iran's demands

Tehran has informed intermediaries that Lebanon and Hezbollah must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel, according to regional sources familiar with Iran's position.

Turkey digs into its gold to save the lira

Turkey

Turkey digs into its gold to save the lira

Turkey’s central bank is reportedly exploring new ways to stabilize its currency as regional tensions linked to the conflict in Iran ripple through global markets.

Five-day pause on Iran power plants - But US military strikes go on

Iran at war

Five-day pause on Iran power plants - But US military strikes go on

US President Donald Trump stepped back Monday from his threat to target Iran's power grid, announcing a five-day postponement of any strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, while making clear that the broader military offensive against Iran's military and intelligence sites continues unabated.

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