"Political and security developments in Middle East, world"

The Arab press covered several important topics this week, ranging from the Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Syria, the Ukrainian negotiations in Washington, to Trump's imposition of tariffs on several countries around the world.

Questions about Israel's efforts from Lebanon

Israeli escalation in the southern suburbs: Messages at a dangerous time for Lebanon. Under this title, al-Hurra Network reported, "For the second time in less than a week, Israel targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut. This time, the goal was not to destroy a Hezbollah weapons depot, but to assassinate one of its leaders. This security development raises many questions about the messages Israel seeks to convey, and whether this escalation will lead to a new confrontation with Hezbollah, which has not yet adhered to the ceasefire agreement."

The Ukrainian negotiations

Regarding the Ukrainian issue, al-Khaleej newspaper wrote, "Ukrainian negotiations move to Washington," and reported that the recent meetings hosted by Saudi Arabia between Russia and the United States did not result in a comprehensive agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Despite ongoing disagreements over a ceasefire and mutual security guarantees, the newspaper added that both sides are keen to continue negotiations. It is expected that Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev will visit Washington soon to meet with U.S. envoy Steve Whitekoff and possibly President Donald Trump as part of efforts to end the conflict and rearrange Russian-American relations.

The Rapid Support Forces continue to threaten an invasion of northern Sudan.

"Rapid Support Forces threaten to invade the north to compensate for the loss in Khartoum" The London-based newspaper "Al-Arab" reported that Abdel Rahim Daqlo, Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support Forces, threatened to invade the Northern State and the Nile River to compensate for the military losses his forces suffered in Khartoum and other areas. The newspaper added that these threats could pose an indirect threat to Egypt, especially since any approach to the southern borders could provoke tension with Cairo, which supports the Sudanese army.

Customs duties and their implications

Al-Quds al-Arabi: Trump's "airplane" hits the global trade towers! The newspaper "Al-Quds al-Arabi" discussed the global economic repercussions of Trump's decision to impose tariffs on imports from certain countries, where the American president mentioned that this step "liberates the American economy." However, European leaders viewed this step as a "trade war with no winners." The newspaper clarifies that this decision aims to stimulate local production and reduce reliance on imports, but it has led to a decline in stock markets and a decrease in the value of the dollar.

After Trump's tariffs... Is the next step financial? The newspaper "Asharq al-Awsat" reflected on the repercussions of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration and raised questions about whether Washington would resort to using unconventional financial tools in the future to pressure its trade partners. According to the newspaper, the United States, thanks to its significant financial influence, might take escalatory measures such as blocking the dollar from foreign banks or restricting the use of global payment cards.

The Israeli escalation in Syria

Israel bombs Syrian bases that Turkey had visited. Under this headline, the London-based newspaper "al-Arab" reported that Israel launched airstrikes on three air bases in Syria, which Turkey had conducted reconnaissance visits to in preparation for deploying forces as part of a mutual defense agreement with Damascus. Despite Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's statements affirming that his country does not seek confrontation with Israel, the rapid moves from Tel Aviv to target these sites increase the likelihood of military escalation.

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