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Jordan has heralded itself as a bulwark of peace in the Middle East. But the cost of avoiding a proxy war has sparked a political crisis at home.

Gaza journalists reporting on the war in their homeland often find themselves accused by Israel of ties to Hamas, and the targets of airstrikes.

Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran this weekend signal a joint readiness to push for diplomacy instead of war.

In an online world filled with vitriol, Holocaust survivor and grandfather Gidon Lev continues to be a social media influencer who tries to teach where hate can lead, with a mix of stories, dancing, and humor.

Iraqi territory has often been a proxy field for others’ battles. But as Turkey talks with the Kurds, and the U.S. engages Iran, Iraqi leaders and citizens are daring to look to an era of progress and stability.

After over a decade of civil war, and several months since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, small investments by Syrian families signal hope for the economy’s future.

Syrians rally around their old/new flag, a symbol of pride, hope, and freedom that rode into Damascus with the rebels who overthrew the Assad regime. It adorns everything.

Syria’s new leadership is trying to rebuild its army from the ruins of sectarianism and foreign intervention. The fledgling force has little of material value, but the need for a shift in mindset is most important.

After 18 months of war, uncertainty is everywhere in Israel. The economy shows signs of recovery, but citizens lack confidence. 

The Israeli military’s announcement of the Morag Corridor followed White House confirmation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would meet Monday with President Donald Trump, their second meeting at the White House since Mr. Trump took office in January.