Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Media ID: 55335980
Caption:

Rubble from the presumed home of the leader of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif, in the Sheikh Radwan district in Gaza is seen in this August 20, 2014 file photo, with an artist’s impression (Bottom-R) of how Deif is assumed to look now. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

From the Spotlight to the Shadows

by Kifah Ziboun | Aug 28, 2014 | Features

Ramallah,Asharq Al-Awsat—After five failed attempts on his life, the military commander of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif—known as “Abu Khaled”—has become a legendary figure in the eyes of fellow Palestinians, who see in him the de facto minister of...

Media ID: 55335974
Caption:

A crowd of Palestinians stand in the rubble of a building that was destroyed during fighting between Hamas militants and Israel as they watch a parade by Hamas militants in Shejaya on August 27, 2014. (AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT)

Palestinians seek comprehensive deal with Israel: Fatah official

by Kifah Ziboun | Aug 28, 2014 | Middle East

Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Palestinian Authority is set to use the permanent ceasefire deal with Israel recently reached in Cairo to secure a comprehensive deal leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state on 1967 borders, a senior Fatah official told Asharq...

Media ID: 55335971
Caption:

Supporters of the Shi’ite Houthi movement march during an anti-government demonstration in the Yemeni capital Sana’a, on August 27, 2014. (Reuters/Khaled Abdullah)

Yemeni president hits out at Houthis as protests continue

by Arafat Madabish | Aug 28, 2014 | Middle East

Sana’a, Asharq Al-Awsat—Amid growing tensions in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi launched a vehement attack on the Houthi movement occupying protests sites across the capital on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting in the capital, President...

Media ID: 55335963
Caption:

A US Navy F-18 Hornet coming from Iraq lands on the flight deck of the USS George H.W. Bush on August 15, 2014 in the Gulf. (AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH)

US seeks coalition against ISIS, but military partners no sure bet

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 28, 2014 | Middle East

Washington, Reuters—The United States is intensifying its push to build an international campaign against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) jihadists, including recruiting partners for potential joint military action, Obama administration officials said on...

Media ID: 55335960
Caption:

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal (L) meets with Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama, Bahrain on Wednesday, August 28, 2014. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi delegation discusses Qatar issue in Doha and Manama

by Fahd Al-Zayabi | Aug 28, 2014 | Middle East

Riyadh, Kuwait, Manama and Doha, Asharq Al-Awsat—A high-level Saudi delegation, including Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal, arrived in Doha on Wednesday and held discussions with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. Prince Saud was joined by Saudi...