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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France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
What To Know President Donald Trump told Congress of his plans Friday, announcing a package of weapons for Israel that would total around $6 billion to bolster the Mideast nation's efforts.
—Peter Aitken
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
As of the middle of this year, according to internet sources, there are roughly 56 to 59 war zones globally, with the Mideast conflict and the war in Ukraine at the forefront.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
In their new book, veteran diplomat Robert O'Malley and a Mideast analyst Hussein Agha offer a candid assessment of the failures of the Mideast peace process based on their firsthand experience over decades in the region.
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
What To Know President Donald Trump told Congress of his plans Friday, announcing a package of weapons for Israel that would total around $6 billion to bolster the Mideast nation's efforts.
—Peter Aitken
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
As of the middle of this year, according to internet sources, there are roughly 56 to 59 war zones globally, with the Mideast conflict and the war in Ukraine at the forefront.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
In their new book, veteran diplomat Robert O'Malley and a Mideast analyst Hussein Agha offer a candid assessment of the failures of the Mideast peace process based on their firsthand experience over decades in the region.
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
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“The Mideast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Mideast. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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