The UN has hit Iran with sanctions for the first time in decades. Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine. A top UN diplomat says the prospects for peace are closer now than ever.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

UN sanctions on Iran to add inflationary pressure as currency crisis deepens

How Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine

Gaza ceasefire closer than a week ago, says top UN humanitarian diplomat Tom Fletcher

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent, and Hadley Gamble, IMI Chief International Anchor.

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the UN. The National investigates killings of journalists in Gaza. Donald Trump is expected to meet Ahmad Al Shara.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

'Palestine is ours,' says Abbas as he condemns Israel and Hamas in UN speech

How (and why) Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world for journalists

Donald Trump to meet Syria's Ahmad Al Shara, official says

This episode features Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; Fadah Jassem, Head of Data Visualisation; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

'Palestine is ours,' says Abbas as he condemns Israel and Hamas in UN speech

How (and why) Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world for journalists

Donald Trump to meet Syria's Ahmad Al Shara, official says

This episode features Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; Fadah Jassem, Head of Data Visualisation; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

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There is growing pressure on the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Aleppo. The war in Gaza continues after a series of countries recognised the state of Palestine. Israel blames migration to Europe for an increase in criticism.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Syria’s Al Shara warns of regional turmoil without Israel security deal

The question of Palestine: Is recognition the answer?

Isolated Israel blames Muslims for shifting Europe's stance on Gaza

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.

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