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Matthew Lee

The Times of Israel

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US State Department fires over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

Dismissals are part of major reorganization of department, which proponents have touted as a streamlining measure and critics say will damage...

12.07.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Matthew Lee

Trump plans to rename Persian Gulf, officials say

In nod to Arab allies, US to adopt ‘Arabian Gulf,’ a label viewed by Iranians as a slight to their historic connection to the body of water

07.05.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Matthew Lee

Top Russian and US officials discuss ending Ukraine war, but Kyiv not at the table

Ukrainian president says his country won’t accept any outcome; European allies fear they could be left out of efforts to resolve Russia’s...

18.02.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Matthew Lee

Upending US policy on Ukraine, Trump says he and Putin agreed to start talks to end war

US president says he and Russian leader agreed in a phone call to work closely to wrap up conflict, potentially meet in person; Hegseth says Ukraine...

13.02.2025 10

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Matthew Lee

Blinken: US officials have directly communicated with Syria’s blacklisted new rulers

AQABA, Jordan (AP) — American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian...

15.12.2024 20

The Times of Israel

Matthew Lee

US says will recognize new Syrian regime if it renounces terror, supports women

US also mulling removing terror label from HTS if group takes steps to moderate, protect women and minorities, says new government must destroy...

11.12.2024 20

The Times of Israel

Matthew Lee