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Middle East

Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Oct 19, 2026 · 138 matched data points

Overall sentiment

Positive 20% (28)Negative 41% (56)Neutral 39% (54)

Daily sentiment

Claims (46)

Claims contributing to this aggregate. Confirmed negative claims count as negative impact; confirmed positive claims count as positive impact.

The seizure of the Iranian cargo ship has raised concerns about potential disruptions to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Strait of HormuzSub-entity: Shipping CrisisImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: Potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz13 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed12 neutral0 unclear
The drone attack from Iraq on Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline indicates a significant threat to regional stability.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Saudi ArabiaImpact: negativeDate: Sep 12, 2026Target: The threat posed by drone attacks on critical infrastructure in the Middle East11 matched entries5 confirmed0 disputed6 neutral0 unclear
The Israeli court has extended the detention of two Gaza flotilla activists.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israeli courtImpact: negativeDate: May 3, 2026 - May 6, 2026Target: The extension of detention for Gaza flotilla activists by the Israeli court10 matched entries10 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The EU is facilitating peace talks between Palestinian leaders and international stakeholders to address security and peace issues in Gaza and the West Bank.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: EU-Palestinian Peace TalksImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: The EU's role in promoting peace and security in the Middle East6 matched entries6 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The EU is facilitating a conference with the Palestinian leader to address security and peace issues in Gaza and the West Bank.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: EU-Palestinian Peace TalksImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The EU's role in promoting peace and security in the Middle East.5 matched entries5 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Establishing an international protection presence in the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza is considered absolutely urgent by some experts.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israeli-Palestinian ConflictImpact: positiveDate: Aug 24, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026Target: The urgency of establishing an international protection presence in the occupied territories.4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Iran is considering engaging in talks with the United States as part of its strategy in the Middle East crisis.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IranImpact: neutralDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Iran's engagement in talks with the United States4 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed3 neutral0 unclear
President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israel-Lebanon ceasefireImpact: positiveDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: Extension of the ceasefire4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
President Trump expressed hope for a permanent peace deal between Israel and Lebanon.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Peace dealImpact: positiveDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: Hope for a permanent peace deal4 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
The EU hosted a conference with the Palestinian leader to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: EU-Palestinian ConferenceImpact: neutralDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The EU's role in facilitating peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis.4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The EU is organizing a peace conference in Gaza to enhance its influence in the Middle East.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: EU peace conferenceImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: The EU's role in facilitating peace in the Middle East4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
A significant portion of US adults believe Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes genocide.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israel's military campaign in GazaImpact: negativeDate: Jul 9, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026Target: The belief that Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes genocide.3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the assault of a French mayor.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israeli SettlersImpact: negativeDate: Oct 18, 2026Target: The actions of Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Palestinians criticize Israel's democracy as 'a joke,' suggesting a lack of genuine democratic practices.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IsraelImpact: negativeDate: Oct 14, 2026Target: Israel's democracy3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Iran war is fueling economic fallout in Italy.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IranImpact: negativeDate: May 8, 2026Target: The Iran war3 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
The Iranian President asserts that lasting peace in the Middle East is impossible without justice for Palestine.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Gaza WarImpact: negativeDate: Sep 23, 2026Target: The need for justice in Palestine for lasting peace in the Middle East3 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
The Israel-Palestine conflict continues unabated despite the Iran-US deal, with the war primarily targeting Palestine rather than Iran.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: PalestineImpact: negativeDate: Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026Target: The Israel-Palestine conflict3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Lebanon-Israel ceasefireImpact: neutralDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: The extension of the ceasefire3 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
Trump suggests there is a 'great chance' for a peace deal with Iran.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Trump's peace deal with IranImpact: neutralDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: Trump's suggestion of a peace deal with Iran3 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East in 2026 pose significant risks to global stability.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Geopolitical TensionsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East in 20262 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Former President Donald Trump suggested a possible deal with Iran while Israel was attacking Beirut.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Iran-Israel conflictImpact: mixedDate: May 7, 2026Target: Former President Donald Trump suggested a possible deal with Iran while Israel was attacking Beirut.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Hezbollah is hindering the progress of Israel-Lebanon negotiations.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: HezbollahImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Hezbollah's role in obstructing peace talks2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Iran has declared the UAE an enemy state.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IranSub-entity: UAEImpact: negativeDate: May 8, 2026Target: Iran's declaration of the UAE as an enemy state2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade and eases military pressure.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IranSub-entity: Strait of HormuzImpact: mixedDate: Sep 22, 2026Target: Iran's condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Iran's military has ordered an Indian ship to abort its passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IranImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: Iran's military actions in the Strait of Hormuz2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Iranian President Pezeshkian advocates for the use of all diplomatic avenues to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IranImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Iranian President Pezeshkian's diplomatic approach to reducing Middle East tensions2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israel has consistently violated ceasefire agreements and sabotaged negotiations to advance its strategic goals.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IsraelSub-entity: Ceasefire agreementsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026Target: Israel's adherence to ceasefire agreements2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israel has rejected Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: GazaImpact: negativeDate: Aug 9, 2026Target: Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israel is planning to engage in direct dialogue with Lebanon to address regional security concerns.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israeli-Lebanese dialogueImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Israel's plan to engage in direct dialogue with Lebanon2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israel's continued territorial expansion into Lebanon is a key factor in Iran's strategic calculations in the region.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IsraelSub-entity: Territorial expansionImpact: negativeDate: Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026Target: Israel's territorial expansion into Lebanon2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu advocates for the removal of the Iranian regime and the elimination of Hamas.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israeli Prime Minister NetanyahuImpact: negativeDate: Sep 17, 2026Target: Support for the removal of the Iranian regime and the elimination of Hamas2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the establishment of Hezbollah in the region.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: HezbollahImpact: negativeDate: Sep 17, 2026Target: Support for the establishment of Hezbollah2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Middle Eastern allies have reached an outline of a deal to end the Iran war.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Iran WarImpact: positiveDate: Aug 2, 2026Target: Middle Eastern allies have reached an outline of a deal to end the Iran war.2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Netanyahu attributes the violence in the occupied West Bank to 'juvenile delinquents'.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: NetanyahuImpact: negativeDate: Sep 25, 2026Target: Netanyahu's attribution of violence to 'juvenile delinquents'2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Patrizia Cecconi's firsthand experiences in Palestine provide a direct account of the region's conditions and challenges.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: PalestineImpact: neutralDate: Oct 6, 2026Target: Patrizia Cecconi's account of life in Palestine2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Settlers are engaging in violent acts that destroy Palestinian olive trees during the harvest season.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Settler ViolenceImpact: negativeDate: Oct 16, 2026Target: Settler violence against Palestinian property2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Settlers are engaging in violent attacks against Palestinians in the region.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: SettlersImpact: negativeDate: Oct 19, 2026Target: Settlers' actions2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Taking strong actions in the West Bank would send a clear message.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: KallasSub-entity: West Bank actionsImpact: mixedDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: strong actions in the West Bank2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Israeli cabinet's secret approval of 34 new West Bank settlements increases the total number of approved settlements under Netanyahu's coalition to 102.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israeli settlements in the West BankImpact: negativeDate: May 5, 2026Target: The approval of new West Bank settlements by the Israeli cabinet2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The United States and Iran are unable to reach a compromise in peace negotiations, leading to a continued stalemate in Middle East conflict resolution.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: US-Iran Peace TalksImpact: negativeDate: Apr 26, 2026Target: The ability of the US and Iran to reach a compromise in peace negotiations2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The United States is actively searching for Iranian assets globally and has issued travel warnings for the Middle East due to potential escalation.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: US-Israel RelationsImpact: mixedDate: Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026Target: US actions and policies in the Middle East2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The events of October 7 have fundamentally redrawn the geopolitical map of the Middle East.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Regional GeopoliticsSub-entity: October 7 impactImpact: mixedDate: Oct 8, 2026Target: October 7 geopolitical impact2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The meeting between El-Sayed and Jewish Michigan Democrats contained specific information or outcomes that need to be disclosed.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: El-SayedSub-entity: meeting with Jewish Michigan DemocratsImpact: neutralDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: the meeting's contents2 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
The new U.S. offer in the Middle East has generated hope for peace in the Gulf region.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: U.S. peace offerImpact: positiveDate: May 6, 2026Target: The effectiveness of the U.S. peace offer in achieving peace in the Gulf region.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The prevention of the flydubai landing is perceived by Israelis as a thwarted terrorist attack similar to 9/11.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: IsraelSub-entity: Security incidentsImpact: neutralDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: the perception of the flydubai landing incident2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Thomas Friedman's proposed 'third way' policy for Israel aims to resolve its issues with Lebanon through a middle path that avoids direct military confrontation.
Parent: Middle EastEntity: Israel-Lebanon RelationsImpact: neutralDate: May 4, 2026Target: Thomas Friedman's proposed 'third way' policy for Israel2 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear