Waseem Abu Mahadi

1 month ago | washingtontimes.com | Jacob Wirtschafter |Waseem Abu Mahadi

CAIRO, Egypt — President Trump and a coalition of Arab nations have proposed very different ways to rebuild and revitalize the Gaza Strip, the crowded Palestinian enclave devastated by Israel’s military campaign to avenge the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist rampage by Hamas militants. For many in Gaza pondering an uncertain future, the how is far less important than the when.

2 months ago | washingtontimes.com | Jacob Wirtschafter |Waseem Abu Mahadi

CAIRO — A series of high-stakes meetings is expected to reshape regional politics and global alliances, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a key player in mediating Arab and other international disputes. President Trump’s return to the White House has left the conservative kingdom with a severe case of policy whiplash. Regarding trade, energy and even golf, Mr. Trump is far more open than President Biden in dealing with Saudi leaders.

2 months ago | washingtontimes.com | Jacob Wirtschafter |Waseem Abu Mahadi

CAIRO — A series of high-stakes meetings this month is expected to reshape regional politics and global alliances, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a key player in mediating both Arab and international disputes. Donald Trump’s return to the White House has left the conservative kingdom with a severe case of policy whiplash. On trade, energy, even golf, Mr. Trump is far more open to dealing with Saudi Arabia’s leaders than was former President Biden.