3 chapters across the catalog
The battle for the Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen has put over 600,000 people at risk, according to the World Health Organization. Reports from the Associated Press indicate that detainees in southern Yemen have faced systematic torture and sexual abuse at secret facilities run by the United Arab Emirates. The lack of domestic media coverage for the Yemen crisis is contrasted with the intense focus on U.S. border issues.
Jerusalem Embassy Move, Middle East Diplomatic Fallout
President Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and ordered the U.S. Embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv. The decision sparked widespread condemnation from Arab leaders, including King Abdullah of Jordan and Egypt's President Sisi, who warned of "days of rage" and regional instability. While previous presidents made similar campaign promises, Trump is the first to execute the move.
CNN's Don Lemon interviews Professor Fouad Ajami of the Hoover Institution regarding an opinion piece on why the Arab world is easily offended. The segment critiques the psychological warfare and media framing used to explain the widespread protests at American embassies and schools across the Middle East.
