skinny.

Latest / Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR

Israel orders West Bank lockdown after shooting

Saudi Arabia is reportedly expanding its missile capabilities, and the UAE closed beaches after an oil spill in the Gulf.

Editor's note: This podcast was updated on Oct. 23, 2026 to include information on the shooting in Jordan.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.