the Mideast
noun
US
: the countries of northern Africa and southwestern Asia that are on or near the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea : the Near East
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New York Times, 14 Nov. 2024
Mischief in the Mideast Syria has played a crucial role in extending the reach of Putin’s military complex over the past decade and has continued to in the present moment with Ukraine.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Israel and the Mideast Harris has called the relationship between the U.S. and Israel an important alliance, but also says Israel must do more to prevent civilian casualties in its operations.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
Iran remains deeply entangled in the Mideast conflicts, where its allies are feeling the heat as Israel intensifies its military actions in Gaza, targeting Hamas, and ramping up assaults in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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New York Times, 14 Nov. 2024
Mischief in the Mideast Syria has played a crucial role in extending the reach of Putin’s military complex over the past decade and has continued to in the present moment with Ukraine.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Israel and the Mideast Harris has called the relationship between the U.S. and Israel an important alliance, but also says Israel must do more to prevent civilian casualties in its operations.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
Iran remains deeply entangled in the Mideast conflicts, where its allies are feeling the heat as Israel intensifies its military actions in Gaza, targeting Hamas, and ramping up assaults in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“The Mideast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Mideast. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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