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The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Dropping aid into Gaza and the fate of a ceasefire
Israel has begun allowing aid to be dropped into Gaza by parachute. In Israel, far-right figures are objecting to permitting aid into Gaza. Syria, France and the US have agreed to meet on Kurdish integration. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: UAE and Jordan planes drop food and humanitarian aid into Gaza Israel claims aid trickling in after widespread condemnation of blockade Paris to host Syria talks on integrating Kurds This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent, and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Ceasefire in Syria, and Trump in 'no rush' to talk to Iran
The Syrian government and Druze leaders reached a ceasefire agreement. US President Donald Trump says he's in 'no rush' to talk to Iran. Israel has told Gaza mediators it plans to create a security zone and evict Palestinians in the north. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Who are the Druze and why are they being targeted in Syria? Read More This episode features Danny Makki, reporting for The National from Sweida; Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Iran attacks US airbase in Qatar, and church bombing in Syria
Iran launched missiles at the Al Udeid US airbase. An attack on a church in Syria has left the Christian community reeling. Egypt is facing unique implications of a dominant Israel in the case of Iran's defeat in the conflict. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Damascus church bombing threatens political gains of both Christians and new Syrian state This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent; Nada Atallah, Beirut Correspondent; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
02-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Gaza aid site shooting and Iran-US nuclear talks
Aid handouts in Gaza are under new scrutiny after a deadly shooting. The US has sent Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are offering financial support to state employees in Syria. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: 'This is an ambush': Gazans walk into gunfire at US-backed food banks Iran's Araghchi says nuclear programme within framework of agreements in call with IAEA chief Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister pledges financial support for Syria state staff This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent; and Mina AlDroubi, senior foreign reporter.
The National
28-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Controversial aid group begins deliveries in Gaza and ceasefire talks falter
The US-Israeli Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it started distributing aid. Iraq's Oil Ministry is suing the semi-autonomous Kurdish region. Negotiations in Cairo and Doha for a Gaza ceasefire are 'not leading' to a deal yet. On this episode of Trending Middle East: US-backed Gaza aid foundation is distraction from what is really needed, UN says Head of US-Israeli aid agency for Gaza resigns over lack of 'humanitarian principles' Gaza ceasefire talks not leading to a deal yet, source says Iraqi Oil Ministry files lawsuit against Kurdish region over unilaterally signed energy deals This episode features Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter, Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent, and Sinan Mahmoud, Baghdad Correspondent.
