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As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy

Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran has left him with no clear off-ramp as congressional Democrats lambaste his command of the war. The commander in chief and his top war aides initially…

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‘Impulsive and emotional’: Trump tosses traditional wartime presidency blueprint

President Donald Trump has thrown out the blueprint for the wartime American presidency — and it has hindered his management of the Iran conflict, former officials and analysts said. Those experts said this week that where previous U.S. commanders in chief have sought to portray a steel will and generals-based…

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Trump says Iran ‘regime change’ achieved as he seeks a tricky peace deal

In his sudden pivot to negotiations toward a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump has contradicted his own recent statements while declaring Tuesday that “regime change” had been achieved. The U.S. commander in chief told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday that Iranian leaders were “all gone,” adding, “Nobody…

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One of the oddest UN resolutions in history seeks to solidify shaky Gaza ceasefire into an enduring peace

The hazy UN resolution dictates that Trump’s ‘board of peace’ will supervise an International Stabilisation Force, whose membership is as yet undetermined

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The ‘enormous conflict of interest’ at centre of Jared Kushner’s Gaza ceasefire deal

US president’s son-in-law was instrumental in getting deal – which could bring him huge windfall if plan to redevelop Gaza ever comes to fruition

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With All-or-nothing Gaza Plan, Trump Turns Tables For Israel

In presenting a Gaza plan as an ultimatum to Hamas, US President Donald Trump has turned the tables to give Israel the advantage diplomatically -- and an even freer rein on the ground if a deal fails.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelling to Israel after Qatari prime minister meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Israel on Sunday, following his meeting with Qatar's prime minister, in a delicate balance between the two allies.

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‘Two weeks’: GOP hawks left twisting on Iran after Trump resorts to familiar crutch - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — President Trump is leaning on his “two-week” crutch, leaving some GOP hawks out to dry after they urged him to strike Iran.

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Trump’s foreign policy is not so unusual for the US – he just drops the facade of moral leadership

The US has zagged from isolation to imperialism, but Trump has ‘emptied the ethical and moral frame’ of diplomacy

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'We are doing GREAT,' claims Donald Trump after 100 days back in White House despite tariffs carnage and wars

The US president tries to dismiss polls showing his falling ratings as ‘fake news’

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Trump Boosts Netanyahu's Political Power During White House Visit

President Trump's political support for Netanyahu during White House visit and proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza under US control.

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Biden has pivoted to allow Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia. Why now?

Analysts point to shifting realities on battlefield, looming Trump presidency as likely reasons for long-awaited move.

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If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy

If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago

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US looks unable to talk Netanyahu out of planned invasion of Lebanon

An emboldened Israel appears to believe it can safely ignore a lame duck US president and grab the chance to reset the Middle East’s security dynamics

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Martin Indyk Got Us Knee-Deep Into the Middle East—and Then Tried To Get Us Out

The late U.S. diplomat helped form America’s policies towards Iran, Iraq, and Israel. By the end of his life, he'd had enough.

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Netanyahu upstaged by Biden and Harris on highly anticipated US visit

Israeli prime minister lands in Washington but all eyes are on president and vice-president after 2024 race shake-up

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As Netanyahu arrives in Washington, Kamala Harris treads a careful path on Israel and Gaza

Harris insiders say she is more likely to engage in public criticism of the Israeli prime minister than Biden and to focus attention on the civilian toll in Gaza

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US steps up sanctions against Israeli settlers and ‘outposts’ in occupied West Bank

Targeting ‘outposts’ suggests Biden administration prepared to take some action to confront blatant land grab

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Arab leaders’ Gaza demands give Biden another election-year headache - Roll Call

Arab leaders' desire for a new “political horizon” for Gaza complicates Biden’s efforts in the region — and his bid for a second term.

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Joe Biden’s ‘red line’ is an invasion of Rafah. So what happens if Israel attacks?

It’s a moment of truth for Biden’s policy on Israel and the Palestinians – and at the least will make continued prevarication harder to disguise

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What would Trump’s Israel-Gaza policy be if he were re-elected?

The ex-president unambiguously favored Israel while in office but recent statements have been inconsistent and evasive

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Why do arms continue to flow from US to Israel despite ceasefire resolution?

Biden administration decision not to veto UN resolution does not signal major shift in foreign policy

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Biden inches away from Netanyahu as Israeli PM fails to heed US on Gaza

After walking fine line between Israel and US Arab community, experts say Biden has justification to take ‘harder line’ before election

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Two-state solution: Biden’s fresh push to solve the Israel-Gaza conflict

The US commitment to a Palestinian state alongside Israel had come to look like lip service. How serious is the latest effort?

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Biden’s grand bargain: can a new Middle East emerge from the turmoil?

In an election year, the US president is seeking political capital by offering diplomatic incentives to rival states in the region – including recognition of Palestine

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