Washington Policy Weekly

A weekly report outlining and analyzing developments in US policy related to the Middle East and covering activities in the three branches of the US government.

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    Washington Policy Weekly: United States Reduces Embassy Staffing Across Middle East

    Oct 26, 2026Ingie Gohar

    The Department of State ordered the departure of non-essential personnel and family members from its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections

    Oct 19, 2026Ingie Gohar

    President Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary elections. Trump praised Netanyahu as a partner in combat…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: United States Sanctions International Criminal Court 

    Oct 13, 2026Ingie Gohar

    The United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating its campaign against the court over its investigations of the United …

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    Washington Policy Weekly: United States Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq

    Oct 5, 2026Ingie Gohar

    CENTCOM announced the completion of the US military withdrawal from Iraq, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in the country. The taskforce overseeing operations…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Trump Rejects Iranian Peace Proposal

    Sep 28, 2026Ingie Gohar

    President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resume nuclear talks, and establish a seven-day ceasefire that would include Leban…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Department of State Approves Proposed F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia 

    Sep 21, 2026Ingie Gohar

    The Department of State approved a proposed $24.3 billion foreign military sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and related equipment to …

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Trump Rejects Saudi Requests for Strikes on Houthis 

    Sep 14, 2026Ingie Gohar

    President Trump reportedly rejected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s repeated requests for US strikes on the Houthis as the group seized the Red Sea po…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: House Passes Bill to Penalize Universities That Boycott Israel

    Sep 8, 2026Ingie Gohar

    Ingie Gohar reports on congressional efforts to withdraw funding from colleges for engaging in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement; further US stri…

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