How U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations Could Change Under Biden Administration
Saudi Arabia got a pass from the Trump administration on the controversial moves of its crown prince. The Biden administration is expected to change that.
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Palestinian Doctors Say They Lack Enough COVID-19 Vaccines To Protect Themselves
The pandemic has hit the Gaza Strip hard. Many ill Palestinians cannot afford to quarantine and doctors in COVID-19 wards have struggled to supply enough oxygen for ventilators.
Vaccines For Data: Israel's Pfizer Deal Drives Quick Rollout — And Privacy Worries
Israel paid a premium, locked in an early supply of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines and agreed to share data from Israel's centralized trove of medical statistics. Privacy advocates have some misgivings.
New Documentary Offers An Inside Look At '90s Middle East Peace Negotiations
The Human Factor gives a behind-the-scenes view of the peace effort between Israel and Palestine. We talk with filmmaker Dror Moreh and Dennis Ross, President Clinton's point man in the effort.
Israel Secures COVID-19 Vaccine Doses By Agreeing To Share Medical Data On Israelis
Israel agreed to provide Pfizer with a trove of medical data about its citizens in return for COVID-19 vaccine supplies. Some privacy experts there are concerned.
COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections
Iranians are looking at the COVID-19 crisis in their country with more fatigue than fear these days, though they wonder how it will affect upcoming elections.
As Israelis Flock To UAE, They See A New Precedent: Peace Deals Without Giving Ground
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's United Arab Emirates peace deal sets a precedent: Israel need not cede captured land to the Palestinians in order to win friends in the Arab world.
Twin Suicide Bombings In Baghdad Market Kill At Least 32, Wound Over 100
Suicide bombings have been rare in the Iraqi capital since the country's military largely defeated the Islamic State group in 2017. But ISIS has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attacks.
More Than 30 Dead And Dozens Wounded After Double Suicide Attack In Iraq's Capital
Twin suicide bombings at a Baghdad market — unheard of in recent years — are raising security concerns as the Biden administration looks at the U.S. troops still in the country.
Biden Expected To Work To Repair U.S. Relations With Palestinian Leadership
The Trump administration dramatically shifted U.S. policy toward Israel and the Palestinians in favor of Israel. President Biden is expected to try to repair U.S. relations with the Palestinians.