<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mideast Journal ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fact-first coverage of the latest news, developments, and controversies emanating from Israel’s war against Hamas & operations in Gaza.]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/explainers</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:54:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mideastjournal.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A NATO Ally Turkey Is Arming Sudan's Military Junta. The West Is Looking Away.]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Ankara presents itself as a humanitarian partner in Sudan, Turkish drones and military support are helping sustain a war that has devastated Darfur and displaced millions. By Hayvi Bouzo Somewhere in North Darfur, a family hears a sound they have learned to dread: the low hum of a drone they cannot see and cannot outrun. When it strikes, it may hit a market, a displacement camp, or a home. The drone is a Bayraktar, built in Istanbul by a NATO ally. The country under attack is Sudan. And...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/turkey-arming-sudan-military-junta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a309f4f2e35c99df8d60e08</guid><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Muslim Brotherhood]]></category><category><![CDATA[Radical Islam]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:13:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_96d77c02440c4ea6bccb0f03fb7dfe8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_930,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayvi Bouzo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Pause, Not Peace: Why Gulf States Doubt Iran Will Honor the 2026 US Ceasefire Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the US and Iran move toward a new ceasefire agreement, Gulf states remain skeptical. From the Strait of Hormuz to nuclear negotiations and regional proxies, history suggests Tehran's behavior—not its promises—will determine whether peace lasts. By Najwa AlSaeed Why Gulf States Remain Skeptical of a New US-Iran Ceasefire Deal in 2026 Gulf capitals are watching the US-Iran talks with cautious skepticism, not the kind of optimism you might expect from senior officials saying a deal is likely....]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f4e3e00dbe48b1c7a8197</guid><category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:08:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_e115c11b1a2e4f32b002bf67843d21a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Najwa AlSaeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DISMANTLING THE SATELLITE: Inside the Gulf States' Campaign Against Iran's Spy Network of 'Human Radars']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulf security officials warn that Tehran is increasingly relying on covert intelligence networks, religious influence channels, and local operatives to support espionage and wartime targeting efforts across the Arabian Peninsula. By Moataz Khalil AI generated photo Since Iran unleashed its latest wave of aggression against the Gulf Arab states, a troubling reality has emerged from the region's security services: Tehran appears to be relying not only on missiles, drones, and proxy militias,...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/iran-spy-network-gulf-states-human-radar-crackdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c3f82b665e088ac28dc7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Gulf]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:40:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_3e2337f362934b8f909cb4272ebc7187~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Moataz Khalil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAID's Sudan Aid Scandal 2026: $850 Million and the War Economy That Runs the Hamas Model Better Than Hamas]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chama Mechtaly AI generate illustrative image USAID's own Office of Inspector General dropped a damning evaluation on June 1, 2026 — not about a bureaucratic failure, but about what happens when nearly a billion dollars in American taxpayer money enters one of the most sophisticated Islamist war economies on earth with no one watching the door. What the report found was not simple mismanagement, but a failure of oversight so systemic and so conveniently undocumented that it can no longer...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/usaid-s-sudan-scandal-850-million-and-the-war-economy-that-runs-the-hamas-model-better-than-hamas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a06a8b34d9652f5554abb</guid><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Muslim Brotherhood]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_6c2381c29fe14bc79d0c09c758834613~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chama Mechtaly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel-Iran Escalation Israel-Iran Escalation Explained: Why Did Iran Attack Israel in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Stands Behind the Recent Israel-Iran Escalation and Where Is It Headed? A few notes on theater linkage, escalation dominance, deniability, and the U.S.-Israel good-cop/bad-cop dynamic. By Dan Feferman AI generated photo of Bibi Netanyahu and Mojtaba Khamenei Why Did Iran Attack Israel in 2026? The Strategic Logic Behind the Strike. On June 7, Iran launched an unprovoked missile strike on northern Israel, ostensibly in response to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah positions in Beirut. The...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/israel-iran-escalation-explained-why-iran-struck-israel-and-what-happens-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a29a5efb34d9652f5546e3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_ebd31bea32c745fcaffe49463a7b5e48~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Feferman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraq Moves to Disarm Iran Militia Forces in 2026 While Hezbollah Gets a Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent moves by Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq and Kataib Imam Ali expose a growing inconsistency in U.S. policy toward Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq and Lebanon. By Hussain Abdul-Hussain Map of Iraq Iran Militia Iraq 2026: Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Surrenders Weapons Two of Iraq's most powerful Iran-backed militias, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq and Kataib Imam Ali, recently agreed to place their weapons under state authority, marking the most significant step yet toward dismantling Tehran's network of armed proxies...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/iraq-moves-to-disarm-iranian-militias-while-hezbollah-gets-a-pass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a277118579005354a9d30a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Levant]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:35:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_0c55b9158b4146899996e8370150fae9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hussain Abdul-Hussain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could an Iran Nuclear Deal Limit Israel's War Against Hezbollah in Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dr. Walid Phares AI photo with the flags of Israel, Lebanon and Iran As Israel intensifies military pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon, a strategic question is emerging across the region: could ongoing negotiations with Iran eventually limit Israel's campaign against Tehran's most powerful regional proxy?  While Washington and Jerusalem remain aligned in their opposition to Hezbollah, recent developments suggest that their priorities may not be identical. For Israel, preventing Hezbollah...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/could-iran-negotiations-limit-israel-s-war-against-hezbollah-in-lebanon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a25a6ff7af0f7335695ec61</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Levant]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:28:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_b6b3d572a13c42b6a7814d066d058992~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_948,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Walid Phares</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire 2026: A Historic Opportunity to Disarm Hezbollah and Free Lebanon from Iran's Grip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new U.S.-brokered Lebanon-Israel agreement aims to weaken Hezbollah's hold over southern Lebanon, strengthen Lebanese sovereignty, and create a path toward lasting security and stability along the Israeli-Lebanese border. By Hayvi Bouzo AI generated photo of the flags of Israel and Lebanon Inside the Lebanon Israel Ceasefire 2026 Negotiations For the first time in four decades, Lebanese and Israeli diplomats sat across from each other at the U.S. State Department and negotiated directly....]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/the-lebanon-israel-agreement-a-historic-opportunity-to-disarm-hezbollah-and-free-lebanon-from-iran</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22e4fd1f44c606b3776490</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category><category><![CDATA[Levant]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:45:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_14633dcce7914893a48aaa42f6cbcfe1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayvi Bouzo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is Mohammed Dahlan? Inside the Former PA Security Official's Shin Bet Meeting and What It Means for Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources: Dahlan initiated the recent meeting in Abu Dhabi amid growing perceptions among some Emirati officials that his regional political influence is in decline. By Moataz Khalil AI generated photo of Abu Dhabi with a map of the Gaza Strip Inside Israeli and Emirati Thinking on Gaza's Future ME24 Exclusive Analysis: The leaked meeting between Shin Bet chief David Zini and former Palestinian Authority security official Mohammed Dahlan highlights growing Israeli uncertainty over post-war...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/dahlan-initiated-abu-dhabi-meeting-amid-questions-over-his-political-relevance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20ceb0345fdf6c42524145</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[War in Gaza]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:22:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Moataz Khalil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 25: Hezbollah's Liberation Day and the Forgotten Exile of Thousands of Lebanese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years after Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Hezbollah continues to celebrate May 25 as a historic victory. Yet for thousands of Lebanese families who fled across the border, it marked the beginning of exile, displacement, and a story Lebanon has never fully confronted. By Tony Boulos AI generated image with the Lebanese flag For more than a quarter century, Hezbollah has portrayed May 25, 2000—the day Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon—as a historic victory and...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/may-25-hezbollah-s-liberation-day-and-the-forgotten-exile-of-thousands-of-lebanese</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dc2597b6630756eefa31c</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:57:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_44d8361c6f6042d08f3a760884179ac6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Boulos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Iran's "Nuclear Dust"? The Dangerous Stockpile Trump Wants Handed Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has repeatedly demanded that Iran surrender what he calls its "nuclear dust." Is he actually talking about “dust”? In reality, he is referring to hundreds of kilograms of highly enriched uranium buried beneath damaged nuclear facilities—a stockpile that could dramatically shorten Tehran's path to a nuclear weapon. Any deal with Iran must take this into consideration. By Dan Feferman AI generated image of Trump and one of its statements Since the February 28 joint...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/what-is-iran-s-nuclear-dust-the-dangerous-stockpile-trump-wants-handed-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19e20c69f69d4475afc073</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:18:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_7913fa3b592d48d680023f49e1a63b32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Feferman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt's Role in the Iran War 2026: Why Cairo Sided With Saudi Arabia and the UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Iran-US/Israel War showed just how Gulf security, economic dependence, and regime survival continue to shape Egyptian foreign policy under El-Sisi Flags of Egypt, KSA and UAE By Dr. Nervana Mahmoud Egypt’s response to the 2026 Iran-Israel-U.S. escalation revealed the deeper logic driving Egyptian foreign policy under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. While Cairo initially attempted to balance diplomacy, mediation, and regional neutrality, Iranian attacks on Gulf states—particularly the...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/why-egypt-sided-with-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae-against-iran-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a179102f840e8662c4419ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gulf]]></category><category><![CDATA[North Africa]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_5106b61f629d4c16839024d5b9936c1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nervana Mahmoud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ME24 Exclusive Investigation: Inside Hamas Funding Networks in Europe — A Rare Look at Hamas' Money Laundering Mechanisms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generated AI image of the money laundering process Despite terror bans across Europe, Hamas-linked financial and ideological networks continue operating through charities, cryptocurrency channels, advocacy groups, informal cash businesses, and underground transfer systems. Europe must get serious on these if it actually seeks to halt the flow of cash from Europe to Hamas’ terrorist operations By Moataz Khalil While many European governments officially designate Hamas as a terrorist...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/me24-exclusive-investigation-inside-hamas-financing-networks-in-europe-a-rare-look-at-hamas-mone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a150cd93a2a320e22f4ab0a</guid><category><![CDATA[War in Gaza]]></category><category><![CDATA[Israel-Palestine]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:27:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_c3003521d01b47cca169f0c727f1ef96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Moataz Khalil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dangerous Saudi Gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Saudi Arabia pushes forward with Vision 2030 at home, its tactical alliances in Yemen and Sudan risk sparking a dangerous Muslim Brotherhood revival abroad. Discover why Mohammed bin Salman's foreign policy contradictions might ultimately threaten his entire modernization project.]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/saudi-gamble-mbs-yemen-sudan-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10b91e8fa816dacc7f5071</guid><category><![CDATA[The Muslim Brotherhood]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:21:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34be11_33e50e4af1b0401894cac36805fde6fa~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdulaziz Alkhamis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nicholas Kristof’s NYT Column Appeared Just Before the Hamas October 7 Sexual Violence Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major report documenting Hamas sexual violence during the October 7 attacks was overshadowed by a New York Times column featuring disputed allegations against Israel. By: Dan Feferman  a New York Times newspaper with Nicholas Kristof's column clashing against the official Hamas sexual violence report. Just days before the release of a major report documenting Hamas sexual violence during the October 7 attacks, the New York Times published a Nicholas Kristof column alleging widespread sexual...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/hamas-sexual-violence-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d55aab2731dece74f623e</guid><category><![CDATA[Israel-Palestine]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34be11_cd51817dbef346fabf305509e4781c37~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Feferman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s Strikes on Iran Mark a New Gulf Security Doctrine]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Are Redefining Regional Deterrence By Ahmed Al Khuzaie AI generated photo describing the issue of the article within a creative image The alleged Saudi and Emirati strikes on Iranian territory in March and April 2026 may represent a historic turning point in Gulf security doctrine. For decades, Gulf states relied primarily on diplomacy, deterrence, and Western alliances while avoiding direct military confrontation with Tehran. That now appears to be changing. Reports...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/saudi-arabia-and-the-uae-s-strikes-on-iran-mark-a-new-gulf-security-doctrine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a62c6df43effc8ce3469a</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gulf]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b2178_67deb96d81a74c0e81c0ee38eec98cfa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Muslim Brotherhood and the Growing Threat of Transnational Islamist Networks in the Middle East and Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Islamist Movements, Regional Militias, and Weak States Are Fueling Instability Across the Region By Tony Boulos AI generated photo with explanatory graphics and maps For decades, the Muslim Brotherhood has sought to present itself internationally as a moderate Islamist reform movement shaped primarily by anti-colonial politics, religious conservatism, and social activism. Yet across large parts of the Middle East and Africa, many governments and analysts increasingly view the organization...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/the-muslim-brotherhood-and-the-growing-threat-of-transnational-islamist-networks-in-the-middle-east</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07761e0b9e4f37fd2589cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Muslim Brotherhood]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:09:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tony Boulos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Saudi Arabia Must Face Iran Instead of Blaming Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Abdulaziz Alkhamis AI generated image of the flags of Iran, KSA and Israel When Fear Is Disguised as Wisdom There are articles that do not analyze politics so much as sedate it. They dress fear in the robes of wisdom, put a diplomatic tie on cowardice, and then ask people to applaud the scene as “foresight.” The argument that Saudi Arabia succeeded simply because it did not get dragged in to a war with Iran, and that the entire danger lay in an “Israeli trap,” belongs to this category: of...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/why-saudi-arabia-must-face-iran-instead-of-blaming-israel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05213468a3e7adcb168c27</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:33:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34be11_fc49be35086a4627ba2c3a6466164c4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_873,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdulaziz Alkhamis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Qatar Trade Media Restraint for Security? The Renewed Scrutiny of Al Jazeera During the Iran Escalation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Moataz Khalil AI generated image As the confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensified in early 2026, attention across the region focused not only on military escalation and diplomatic maneuvering, but also on the role of media in shaping the conflict itself. At the center of this discussion once again stood Al Jazeera, Qatar’s flagship news network, whose coverage during the crisis has renewed long-standing questions about the relationship between journalism, state...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/did-qatar-trade-media-restraint-for-security-the-renewed-scrutiny-of-al-jazeera-during-the-iran-esc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a032fcaa4a34bdda06d4bce</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gulf]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:11:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34be11_c9a76fbcc56c4086a7633f1c1aab5877~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Moataz Khalil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Iran War Revive the Abraham Accords? A Gulf Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ahmed Khuzaie AI-generated photo of flags of some of the nations in the Abraham Accords in Jerusalem A New Gulf Perspective on Israel After the War In light of the recent war, Israeli media has renewed its focus on the Gulf’s evolving stance toward normalization with Israel and the possibility of expanding the Abraham Accords. The conflict has shifted perceptions across parts of the region, with public opinion increasingly viewing Iran as a more immediate threat than Israel, an...]]></description><link>https://www.mideastjournal.org/post/will-the-iran-war-revive-the-abraham-accords-a-gulf-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0039b94f7ebdc9f6aefe5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Middle East Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Abraham Accords]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:09:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34be11_e5e16552ec8d424fb09d9c63c122a714~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>