Samer Al-Atrush

Middle East Correspondent at The Times

Middle East Correspondent @thetimes . Any views expressed my own.

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Articles

Does Iran have nuclear weapons? Why Israel is attacking now

1 week ago | armscontrol.org | Samer Al-Atrush |Larisa Brown

Does Iran have nuclear weapons? Why Israel is attacking now
How Zach Witkoff built a global crypto empire in months

1 month ago | thetimes.com | David Charter |Samer Al-Atrush |Haroon Janjua
how it gets in and where it goes

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Amal Helles |Samer Al-Atrush
Turkish holidaymakers to be fined $70 for standing while plane lands

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Samer Al-Atrush

Turkey has told passengers to stay buckled up in planes until it is time to disembark and has begun imposing fines to stamp out the scramble for the exit the moment an aircraft arrives at its destination. The regulation could result in a fine of about $70 for those caught. If the plan works, it will save cabin crew the customary hassle of demanding in vain that passengers stay seated while the plane lands and taxis to the terminal. Other airlines in the region may follow suit.
Rush to get bags as soon as flight lands will cost passengers $70

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Samer Al-Atrush

Turkey has told passengers to stay buckled up in planes until it is time to disembark, and have begun imposing fines to stamp out the scramble for the exit the moment a plane touches down. The regulation could result in a fine of about $70 for those caught. If the plan works, it will save cabin crew the customary hassle of demanding in vain that passengers stay seated while the plane lands and taxis to the terminal. Other airlines in the region may follow suit.
Israel 'preparing for strike on Iran's nuclear facilities'

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Samer Al-Atrush
UK ready to sanction top Israelis over 'intolerable' Gaza offensive

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Steven Swinford |Alistair Dawber |Samer Al-Atrush

Lammy's comments represent Britain's strongest condemnation of Israel since the war with Hamas started in 2023. In September the government suspended some arms sales to Israel, and earlier this year Lammy said Israel's blockade of aid and food to Gaza was a breach of international law. There has been growing condemnation in the West.
Trump frustrated with Netanyahu and calls to 'wrap up' war in Gaza

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Alistair Dawber |Samer Al-Atrush |Gabrielle Weiniger

President Trump is increasingly frustrated with what he sees as Israel's refusal to bring about an end to the war in Gaza, sources have said, and has demanded that Binyamin Netanyahu's government put a stop to the humanitarian suffering in the territory. The White House is reluctant to overtly criticise the Israelis in public and is adamant that it will not abandon its closest ally in the region.
UK ready to sanction top Israelis over 'intolerable' Gaza offensive

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Steven Swinford |Alistair Dawber |Samer Al-Atrush
Trump demands Netanyahu 'wrap up' war as Gaza suffering grows

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Alistair Dawber |Samer Al-Atrush |Gabrielle Weiniger

President Trump is increasingly frustrated with what he sees as Israel's refusal to bring about an end to the war in Gaza, sources have said, and has demanded that Binyamin Netanyahu's government put a stop to the humanitarian suffering in the territory. The White House is reluctant to overtly criticise the Israelis in public and is adamant that it will not abandon its closest ally in the region.