Robert Edwards

Jan 12, 2025 | arabnews.com | Anan Tello |Robert Edwards

LONDON: As Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas marks 20 years in office, his leadership remains a complex chapter in the Palestinian national story, characterized by division, disillusionment, but also dogged determination. Having succeeded Yasser Arafat in 2005, Abbas’ lengthy tenure has been shaped by challenges that have profoundly impacted the Palestinian people, the pursuit of statehood, and the prospects for peace with Israel.

Nov 25, 2024 | arabnews.com | Robert Edwards

LONDON: Towering above the fertile Bekaa Valley, the Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek stand as monumental symbols of Roman power, while the ruins of Tyre echo the splendor of the Phoenician civilization. Today, these UNESCO World Heritage sites, along with countless other historical landmarks, face a grave threat as the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters encroaches on Lebanon’s unique and ancient heritage.

Nov 6, 2024 | arabnews.jp | Robert Edwards

Home Article Authors Robert Edwards ‘Abu Ivanka’ returns: Trump set to pick up from where he left off in Middle East ‘Abu Ivanka’ returns: Trump set to pick up from where he left off in Middle East Short Url: 07 Nov 2024 12:11:00 GMT9 President-elect expected to prioritize ending wars in Gaza and Lebanon, pressure Iran, push for normalization deals Arab leaders considered Trump a valuable partner and a robust ally against regional militia groups LONDON: Defying almost all election...

Nov 6, 2024 | arabnews.com | Robert Edwards

LONDON: Defying almost all election predictions, Donald Trump, or “Abu Ivanka” as he is commonly known in the region, has secured what he has called a “powerful mandate” to form the next US administration, with massive implications not just for domestic politics but for the international community, including the Middle East.

Oct 16, 2024 | arabnews.com | Robert Edwards

Special 1 / 3Syrian President Bashar Assad’s ties with Iran and Hezbollah helped him win the Syrian civil war but have made his country a target for Israeli strikes. This photo taken on April 2, 2024 shows an annex building of the Iranian embassy in Damascus that was demolished in an Israeli air strike that targeted officials of Iran's Quds force.