Tag: Near and Middle East
Iran judges Emmanuel Macron’s accusations “unfounded” – L’Express
The remarks made on Monday by Emmanuel Macron to the French ambassadors gathered at the Elysée continue to provoke reactions abroad. After Chad and Senegal, who were outraged by his…
In Syria, the veneer of “moderate” Islamism is already cracking everywhere – L’Express
With each public appearance, his black beard seems to shrink. Since his capture of Damascus on December 8, Abu Mohammed al-Joulani has swapped his nom de guerre for that of…
what we know about the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas – L’Express
Negotiations between the Jewish State and the Palestinian movement finally indirectly resumed this weekend, after several days of uncertainty. According to the first information available, the discussions focus particularly on…
Israel confirms resumption of negotiations with Hamas for the release of hostages – L’Express
Israel confirmed, this Saturday, January 4, the resumption of indirect negotiations with Hamas in Qatar with a view to the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli…
when caricatures break down taboos, by Omar Youssef Souleimane – L’Express
On the walls of some Sunni neighborhoods in Syria and Lebanon, one can often read: “It is forbidden to insult or mock God or his messenger.” A sentence that almost…
the heads of French and German diplomacy meet the new authorities – L’Express
The heads of French and German diplomacy will meet this Friday, January 3 in Damascus with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Chareh, the first visit at this level by officials from the…
in Syria, the heavy toll of 14 years of war – L’Express
A sad record. This Wednesday, January 1, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (OSDH) announced that 528,500 people had died during the war in Syria, after nearly 14 years of…
women at the heart of the Iranian “counter-evolution” – L’Express
In the spring of 1979, when Ayatollah Khomeini took over as head of the Islamic RepublicOlivier Todd denounces the degradation of the condition of women which is “unquestionably an indicator…
what do we know about the Israeli operation at Kamal Adwan hospital? – The Express
The Israeli army announced on Saturday December 28 the end of its operation against a “Hamas command center” in a hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip, of which…
The conflict between Israel and the Houthis intensifies – L’Express
Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Tel Aviv airport on Friday, December 27. The Houthis also claimed, in a statement, to have attacked the city of…