Middle East
Avi Melamed recently met with members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community at the auspices of the JCC Association of North America. Melamed is flanked by Eli Ovits (left), president of Inside the Middle East and Brian Schreiber (right), president and CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. Photo by David Rullo.
May 30, 2023, 2:09 pm
Former Israeli intelligence officer shares insights during visit to Pittsburgh
“This is our mission: to help bring education to people.”
By David Rullo
Celebrating the US Embassy`s move to Jerusalem at the MFA. Photo by Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs courtesy of flickr.com
May 17, 2023, 9:15 am
The US embassy in Jerusalem remains the key to peace in the Middle East
How does a nation “come to Jerusalem?” By moving its embassy to that holy city.
By David M. Friedman
Ashalim Power Station byMussi KatzFollow courtesy of flickr.com
November 10, 2022, 11:03 am
To save the planet, encourage Middle Eastern partnerships
In our increasingly turbulent world, the Renewable Middle East is a ray of sustainably-powered light.
By Isaac Herzog
New peace deals, like those between Israel and the United Arab Emirates offer new hope for peace in the Middle East. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)
December 13, 2021, 7:30 pm
Naftali Bennett becomes first Israeli prime minister to visit the UAE
The two leaders were expected to discuss shared interests around Iran and economic cooperation among other issues
By Shira Hanau
From left, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald J. Trump and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan sign the Abraham Accords Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)
March 24, 2021, 9:32 am
This Pesach we’ll celebrate the rebirth and renewal of Jewish life in the Gulf
Dozens of Jews in the region have reached out asking to join the AGJC and together, we are developing a framework for what Jewish life here can become
By Houda Nonoo
Siddur (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
November 18, 2020, 12:42 pm
The Kaddish Initiative for global Jewish unity and solidarity
"These prayers and a display of religious solidarity are vital for breaking down the barriers between our different communities."
By David Dangoor
Saeb Erekat greets then-U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry before a meeting in Amman, Jordan, on June 28, 2013. (State Department Photo/Public Domain)
November 10, 2020, 9:03 am
Saeb Erekat, who led Palestinian negotiations for statehood, dies at 65
He died due to complications from COVID-19.
By Aaron Boxerman
Sudan's Sovereign Council chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaks in the capital Khartoum, Sept. 26, 2020. (Ashraf Shazly/AFP via Getty Images via JTA)
October 23, 2020, 2:01 pm
Sudan will normalize ties with Israel, Trump announces
According to a joint statement released by Israel, Sudan and the U.S., the two countries will “end the state of belligerence between their nations.”
By Ron Kampeas
From left, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald J. Trump and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan sign the Abraham Accords Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)
September 15, 2020, 5:36 pm
Israel officially signs peace treaties with UAE, Bahrain in White House ceremony
The UAE and Bahrain join Egypt and Jordan as the only Arab countries to have peace treaties with Israel.
By Marcy Oster
President Trump announcing the Israel-UAE agreement with, from left to right: Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, Aug. 13, 2020. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
August 26, 2020, 6:01 pm
Iran and the Israel-UAE deal
"The expression 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' is as valid today as it ever was, despite attempts to throw that realpolitik model into the so-called dustbin of history."
By Dr. Doron Itzchakov
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
August 19, 2020, 7:25 pm
Optimism in the Mideast
Making progress toward peace is genuine progress in the Middle East.
February 20, 2020, 10:01 am
Middle East conflict-Groundhog Day no more
Israel does not have a peace partner
By Stuart V. Pavilack
Ambassador Gerald Feierstein Photo courtesy of Middle East Institute
November 14, 2019, 11:11 am
Ambassador reflects on Middle East policy, gift giving and Pittsburgh
Point Park and Duquesne universities graduate Gerald Feierstein returns to Steel City after decades of service.
By Adam Reinherz
Ross Harrison speaking at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh luncheon on Sept. 17. Photo by Jim Busis
September 25, 2019, 11:29 am
Local expert offers in-depth look at Middle East civil wars
Ross Harrison spoke at World Affairs luncheon
June 26, 2019, 10:12 am
White House unveils economic portion of Middle East peace plan
"Peace to Prosperity" plan unveiled
By Ron Kampeas JTA
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