Adam Lucente
@Adam_Lucente
Journalist & podcast host @AlMonitor. US/Middle East news & analysis. Ex-freelancer in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Kurdistan Region. عربي español קצת עברית
NEW 📺 Great to be back on @TalkTV with @PetrieHosken discussing the volatile situation in southern Syria & what it means for the West.
DEVELOPING situation in Syria 🚨 •Bedouin fighters attack parts of Sweida (SOHR) •new Israeli strikes in south (Al-Arabiya) •follows another ceasefire on Wednesday More to come…
🚨 UPDATE: France to recognize Palestine as a state - Macron finalized decision - Announcement in September @ UNGA - Saudi Arabia made case - Macron letter to Abbas - 3 days before conference - Sheikh calls Farhan Details from @Adam_Lucente al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
NEW: France will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, president Macron said.
🚨 BREAKING: Macron declares France will recognize Palestine as a state al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
IMPORTANT on the UAE’s growing ties to China ⬇️
NEW: UAE’s AD Ports Group opens first China office: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
MIDDLE EAST TODAY 🌍 •Israel recalls negotiators from Doha •aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza •Saudi to invest $6B in Syria al-monitor.com/originals/2025… •AD Ports Group opens China office (🗞️ coming) •Trump adviser Boulos meets Libya's Hiftar •new ship attack in Red Sea
📺 Will be on @TalkTV to discuss the situation in Syria at 5pm ET (10 pm London).
MIDDLE EAST TODAY 🌍 •Syria-Saudi business forum •Iran border guards killed al-monitor.com/originals/2025… •Lebanon’s Aoun in Bahrain •Jordan FM in Washington •Rubio 📞 Iraq PM Sudani •Iran agrees to IAEA visit
PODCAST 🎧 I spoke to @amberinzaman about how Turkey and Syria’s Kurds are looking at the Druze-Bedouin violence in Suwayda. Watch the clip and listen to the podcast below. Apple/Spotify links in the replies.
🎙️ NEW podcast: Where do Turkey, Syria’s Kurds stand on Suwayda violence? @amberinzaman joins @Adam_Lucente to discuss security for minority groups in Syria and why Turkey is worried about violence between Druze and Bedouin fighters in Suwayda. al-monitor.com/podcasts/where…
NEW: Saudi crude oil exports hit 3-month high as production soars: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
🗞️ Developments in south Syria: •Bedouins evacuated from Suwayda •Barrack backs Damascus but calls for “accountability” •Israel doubles down on strikes •Druze leader Hijri demands gov. forces withdraw •ceasefire violations Sunday Story for @AlMonitor ⬇️
NEW: Ceasefire fragile as Syria evacuates Bedouins in Suwayda, US urges accountability The Syrian government has moved some Bedouin families out of Suwayda after clashes with Druze fighters intensified over the weekend. More details via @Adam_Lucente: al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
🎧 You can learn more about the background of the conflict in southern Syria and the president’s vow to send troops back to the area following renewed Druze-Bedouin fighting in this podcast: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the… open.spotify.com/episode/3oeUCJ…
NEWS 🗞️ More violence in southern Syria’s Suwayda following ceasefire: •clashes b/w Bedouin clans & local factions •hundreds killed in past week, incl. Druze civilians •Bedouins displaced from city •Saudi backs Sharaa amid unrest al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
NEW BOOK 📚As Jordan navigates changes in Syria, the Gaza war & the Muslim Brotherhood ban, I highly recommend @AaronMagid’s biography of King Abdullah II: “The Most American King.” Aaron spent years in Amman & knows the kingdom as well as anyone. amazon.com/Most-American-…
NEWS 🗞️ More violence in southern Syria’s Suwayda following ceasefire: •clashes b/w Bedouin clans & local factions •hundreds killed in past week, incl. Druze civilians •Bedouins displaced from city •Saudi backs Sharaa amid unrest al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
NEW | Who are the main leaders and armed groups in southern Syria’s Druze community amid the renewed violence? For @AlMonitor with @roscarroll_ al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
