Arab states

China should be a factor in Israel's policy strategy - opinion

The Jewish state needs to realize that Beijing often shapes the environment around a decision rather than the decision itself, which is how China has leverage over Tehran

APRIL 28, 2026|ByCARICE WITTE

IRANIAN PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, last year.

US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington, March 25, 2026.

Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says

Leavitt warned that anything Iran says to Washington privately will be tested and that the US would ensure that Tehran is held accountable to its word.

MARCH 30, 2026|ByREUTERS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

Gulf sources warn incomplete US strikes could leave Iran a lasting threat to oil routes - analysis

"There is a wide feeling across the Gulf that Iran has crossed every red line with every Gulf country,” said Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Saudi-based Gulf Research Center.

MARCH 17, 2026|ByREUTERS

Demonstrator hold burning photos of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in London, Britain, January 11, 2026

If Iran’s clerical regime falls, Israel faces its tough strategic test - opinion

Israel cannot assume Iran’s collapse brings peace; it must understand the need for strategic planning.

JANUARY 25, 2026|BySTEPHEN M. FLATOW

Qatar shows that Abraham Accords did not change Arab-Israeli relations - analysis

Over the last week, fans from Arab states in Qatar have bullied and boycotted Israeli fans and journalists.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

A fan displays a Palestine flag in the stands during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, November 23, 2022

Jeddah summit proves Arabs haven't dumped the Palestinians - PA officials

PA officials said that they were especially delighted to see the Arab leaders reaffirm their support for the Palestinian people and the two-state solution.

JULY 17, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Joe Biden react after a statement, in Bethlehem in the West Bank July 15, 2022.

Arab Summit fails to give President Biden what he wants

Jeddah conference produced no strong public front on Iran, no regional security pact, nor any steps toward normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

JULY 17, 2022ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE