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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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Erdogan's Israel obsession: When foreign policy becomes campaign material

Turkey

Erdogan's Israel obsession: When foreign policy becomes campaign material

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan escalated his rhetorical offensive against Israel on Wednesday, telling lawmakers from his ruling AK Party that Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Syria had reached a point where they "also threaten Turkey », a claim that says far more about Turkish domestic politics than it does about regional security realities.

A masterclass in revisionist history

Iran

A masterclass in revisionist history

The nerve is breathtaking. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took to X on Saturday to rebuke Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, suggesting that Israel - not Iran - is Lebanon's "true enemy." 

A new Syria seeks peace with Israel

Syria

A new Syria seeks peace with Israel

In a striking political declaration, Fahad Al Masri, President of the National Salvation Front in Syria, has issued a bold call for a strategic alliance between post-Assad Syria, the United States and Israel, a move that would represent a seismic shift in the region's diplomatic landscape.

Syria's skies are open for business

Syria

Syria's skies are open for business

For over a decade, Syrian airspace was a no-fly zone that airlines wouldn't touch. Now it's one of the busiest corridors in the Middle East.

Qatar bought a Champions League, and Paris paid the price

Qatar

Qatar bought a Champions League, and Paris paid the price

Paris and several French cities descended into chaos on Saturday night as violent clashes erupted following PSG's Champions League final victory over Arsenal in Budapest, scenes that have become a grim ritual whenever the Qatar-backed club wins a major trophy.

Hezbollah rockets strike Christian village of Marjayoun

Lebanon

Hezbollah rockets strike Christian village of Marjayoun

Several rockets fired by Hezbollah struck the predominantly Christian village of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon overnight, causing damage to the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts school and the local church.

Washington sanctions Hamas networks in Europe

Hamas

Washington sanctions Hamas networks in Europe

The United States has placed several individuals allegedly linked to Hamas on its sanctions list, including European-based operatives, the State Department announced Wednesday.

Most Lebanese communities back peace with Israel

Lebanon

Most Lebanese communities back peace with Israel

A new poll conducted between April 28 and May 5 reveals a striking picture of Lebanese public opinion on a potential peace agreement with Israel: across most of the country's major religious communities, support is either strong or majority, with one dramatic exception.

FIFA welcomes Iran's Revolutionary Guard to the World Cup

Iran

FIFA welcomes Iran's Revolutionary Guard to the World Cup

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström called Saturday's meeting with the Iranian Football Federation in Istanbul "very constructive." He said he couldn't wait to welcome the Islamic Republic of Iran to the World Cup.

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