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Defence & Security — 3 Dec 2023

PODCAST: Air Marshal Martin "Sammy" Sampson, in conversation with CMEC

CMEC Director Charlotte Leslie talks to Air Marshal Martin Sammy Sampson CBE DSO, experienced fighter jet pilot and UK Defence Senior Advisor for the Middle East North Africa (DSAME).

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Defence & Security — 28 Nov 2023

PODCAST: IISS Manama Dialogue 2023
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6 Nov 2023

PODCAST: Interview with Gershon Baskin
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Defence & Security — 4 Nov 2023

PODCAST: A view from the West Bank with award-winning journalist, Gareth Browne

Daily Update

4 Dec 2023

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS UPDATE

In today's Daily Update of MENA news, we continue to bring you comprehensive coverage and analysis of the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

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Latest parliamentary & diplomatic news

1 Dec 2023

DEFENCE SECRETARY SENDS ROYAL NAVY DESTROYER TO BOLSTER SECURITY IN THE GULF
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30 Nov 2023

UK MIDDLE EAST MINISTER STATEMENT TO UN SECURITY COUNCIL GAZA MEETING
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23 Nov 2023

FOREIGN SECRETARY HOSTS ISRAEL-GAZA CRISIS MEETING WITH ARAB AND ISLAMIC MINISTERS
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22 Nov 2023

FOREIGN SECRETARY STATEMENT ON ISRAEL-HAMAS HOSTAGE AGREEMENT

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