Gulf States

Saudi normalization with Israel: Is it farther than ever? - opinion

Riyadh calculates that public alignment with Israel, especially after years of inflammatory imagery from Gaza, is no longer urgent.

|ByERIC R. MANDEL
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman shake hands during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.
Yemeni children play soccer at a displaced persons camp in Marib, Yemen, October 29, 2024.

Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion

As Yemen fractures between competing power centers, millions face poverty and hunger.

|ByNEVILLE TELLER
Damaged military vehicles, reportedly sent by the United Arab Emirates to support Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatist forces, following an air strike carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in the port of Mukalla, southern Yemen, on December 30, 2025.

Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen - analysis

A rare dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE erupted after Riyadh launched airstrikes in Yemen, accusing Abu Dhabi-backed forces of threatening stability by seizing territory.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Smoke rises from an explosion after a projectile hit a group of buildings at an undisclosed location, after US President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, in this screengrab obtained from a ha

Red Sea conflict boosts Israel‑Gulf‑India defense innovation - opinion

The Red Sea war is exposing global connectivity’s fragility and speeding a quiet new partnership as Israel, the Gulf, and India link defense tech, logistics, and data systems

|ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS

Trump, not Arab leaders, pulling the strings in Saudi visit, expert says

“Gulf states receive protection from the US. There are American bases, mainly in Qatar, and the Americans protect the Gulf states from Iran. So, the boss is Trump.”

MAY 13, 2025ByPELED ARBELI
(L-R) Donald Trump, Ahmed al Sharaa, Mohammed bin Salman, and Mahmoud Abbas.

Trump heads to Middle East amid Iran nuclear standoff and Gulf investment drive

Gulf officials have pressed the admin to ease export controls on advanced semiconductor chips and AI tech to accelerate high‑tech goals.

MAY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Trump administration dismisses nearly 400 scientists working on national climate assessment.

Why Trump’s Saudi trip matters for the Trump doctrine - analysis

Gulf countries trust the US administration under US President Donald Trump a bit more than what they saw under Biden and Obama.

APRIL 2, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US President Donald Trump gestures, before boarding Air Force One as he departs for Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 28, 2025

Lessons for today: how the Gulf War shaped Israel's defense strategy – analysis

How the 1991 Gulf War reshaped Israel’s defense strategy and the Middle East’s modern military landscape.

JANUARY 18, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US soldiers celebrate Purim and the end of the Gulf War on the streets of Tel Aviv as children spray snow foam and Israelis play music. February 1991.

Qatar to vote on cancelling elections ‘in name of democracy and social cohesion’

Qatar votes on a referendum to cancel elections, ending Shura Council voting rights.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024ByOHAD MERLIN
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Stop Israel from bombing Iran's oil sites, Gulf states urge US

To avoid getting caught in the crossfire, some Gulf states are lobbying Washington to stop Israel from attacking oil sites.

OCTOBER 10, 2024ByREUTERS
Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023.

Tehran warns Gulf states: Aiding Israel against Iran will provoke response

An Iranian official told Reuters that "Iran made it clear that any action by a Persian Gulf country against Tehran" would be responded to accordingly.

OCTOBER 8, 2024ByREUTERS
An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.

Voices from the Arab press: Hamas is Terrorizing Gaza

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

JULY 23, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE
COMMEMORATING ASHURA with mourning rituals during the Islamic month of Muharramon, July 2023, Istanbul.

It's past time for Israel to administer a new civilian entity in Gaza - opinion

We have wasted enough time. The Israeli government should have decided on its day after plans six months ago.

JUNE 30, 2024ByTAMIR HAYMAN
DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant addresses the media, in Tel Aviv, last month. In his remarks, he emphasized the need for a decision regarding the ‘day after’ to prevent Hamas from regaining power.

Gulf Cooperation Council meets in Doha, discuss Houthi attacks

The meeting was chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

JUNE 9, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of Qatar receives Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, prior to the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2023.