Jared Malsin
@jmalsin.bsky.social
WSJ journalist based in Istanbul. Former Middle East bureau chief for TIME. Turning and turning in the widening gyre.
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U.S. intelligence agencies found that the U.A.E. increased supplies of weapons, including advanced Chinese-made drones, to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan this year, pouring fuel on a civil war that has killed as many as 150,000 people. | New from me & WSJ colleagues:
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Exclusive | How U.A.E. Arms Bolstered a Sudanese Militia Accused of Genocide
Reports by U.S. intelligence agencies show an increase in the flow of materiel from the U.A.E. to the rebel Rapid Support Forces since the spring, according to U.S. officials.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
U.S. intelligence agencies found that the U.A.E. increased supplies of weapons, including advanced Chinese-made drones, to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan this year, pouring fuel on a civil war that has killed as many as 150,000 people. | New from me & WSJ colleagues:
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Egypt: Journalist Detained over Facebook Posts
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Egypt: Journalist Detained over Facebook Posts
Egyptian authorities detained prominent independent journalist Ismail Iskandarani over Facebook posts.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Egypt: Journalist Detained over Facebook Posts
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NEW: The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval for nearly $6 billion in weapons for Israel including attack helicopters and military vehicles, even as Israel launched its attack in Qatar and new offensive in Gaza City: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Exclusive | U.S. Plans $6 Billion in New Arms Sales to Israel
The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval for the sales, moving forward despite Israel’s recent missile strike on Hamas in Qatar.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEW: The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval for nearly $6 billion in weapons for Israel including attack helicopters and military vehicles, even as Israel launched its attack in Qatar and new offensive in Gaza City: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Inside Syria's death factory: Assad's regime carried out industrial-scale torture and executions that killed tens of thousands over more than a decade. "The worst atrocity of the 21st century" in terms of government involvement. @jmalsin.bsky.social Hamza Bonduk www.wsj.com/world/middle...
A Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets
Under the Assad regime, Saydnaya prison became a mass-killing machine; ‘a symbol of shame for the whole world.’
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July 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Inside Syria's death factory: Assad's regime carried out industrial-scale torture and executions that killed tens of thousands over more than a decade. "The worst atrocity of the 21st century" in terms of government involvement. @jmalsin.bsky.social Hamza Bonduk www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Since December we have been investigating the Assad regime's killings in Saydnaya prison.
Based on interviews with 21 former detainees, we show the extent of the atrocities committed in the prison, including an incident in March 2023 in which some 600 men were executed in one week:
Based on interviews with 21 former detainees, we show the extent of the atrocities committed in the prison, including an incident in March 2023 in which some 600 men were executed in one week:
A Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets
Under the Assad regime, Saydnaya prison became a mass-killing machine; ‘a symbol of shame for the whole world.’
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July 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Since December we have been investigating the Assad regime's killings in Saydnaya prison.
Based on interviews with 21 former detainees, we show the extent of the atrocities committed in the prison, including an incident in March 2023 in which some 600 men were executed in one week:
Based on interviews with 21 former detainees, we show the extent of the atrocities committed in the prison, including an incident in March 2023 in which some 600 men were executed in one week:
An initial US intelligence assessment says US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months and did not destroy underground structures at two of the sites. Our take (first reported today by CNN and NYT): www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
U.S. Strikes Set Back Iran Nuclear Program by a Few Months, Initial Report Says
A preliminary classified intelligence report produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency counters the White House’s claims of more extensive damage.
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June 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
An initial US intelligence assessment says US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months and did not destroy underground structures at two of the sites. Our take (first reported today by CNN and NYT): www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Israeli forces intercepted a sailboat carrying activists, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who planned to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza in defiance of an Israeli blockade on the enclave. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Gaza-Bound Activist Boat With Greta Thunberg On Board Intercepted by Israel
Activist Thunberg planned to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza in defiance of an Israeli blockade on the enclave.
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June 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Israeli forces intercepted a sailboat carrying activists, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who planned to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza in defiance of an Israeli blockade on the enclave. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
The Trump administration has stopped financing new weapons sales to Ukraine and is considering freezing weapons shipments from U.S. stockpiles, current and former U.S. officials said // New from Nancy Youssef and me: www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
U.S. Hitting Brakes on Flow of Arms to Ukraine
The Trump administration has stopped financing new weapons sales to Ukraine and is considering freezing weapons shipments from U.S. stockpiles, current and former U.S. officials said.
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March 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Trump administration has stopped financing new weapons sales to Ukraine and is considering freezing weapons shipments from U.S. stockpiles, current and former U.S. officials said // New from Nancy Youssef and me: www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
From his island prison cell near Istanbul, the PKK's leader calls on his group to disarm and disband after a 40-year war with the Turkish state. The potential consequences for the region are vast if the militant group and its affiliates heed the call: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Jailed Kurdish Militant Leader Calls on Followers to Disarm, End 40-Year Conflict With Turkey
The call from Abdullah Öcalan, the leader of the PKK, could have far-reaching consequences for Turkey, Syria, and the broader region.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
From his island prison cell near Istanbul, the PKK's leader calls on his group to disarm and disband after a 40-year war with the Turkish state. The potential consequences for the region are vast if the militant group and its affiliates heed the call: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Trump revoked the NSM-20, a little known but important Biden directive requiring key US weapons recipients to certify their compliance with international law: wapo.st/3ETH2bD
Trump repeals Biden directive linking U.S. arms to human rights
Rescission of the order, imposed by President Joe Biden as he struggled with the civilian toll caused by Israel’s war in Gaza, comes as Trump puts his mark on U.S. foreign policy.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Trump revoked the NSM-20, a little known but important Biden directive requiring key US weapons recipients to certify their compliance with international law: wapo.st/3ETH2bD
Maha Yahya argues the Middle East needs a Marshall Plan: "The World Bank and UN organizations have estimated that rebuilding the Middle East and providing enough humanitarian aid will cost between $350 and $650 billion." www.foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/...
The Fatal Flaw of the New Middle East
Gaza, Syria, and the region’s next crisis.
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February 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Maha Yahya argues the Middle East needs a Marshall Plan: "The World Bank and UN organizations have estimated that rebuilding the Middle East and providing enough humanitarian aid will cost between $350 and $650 billion." www.foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/...
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Fascinating glimpse of what the Syrian Mukhabarat was up to as their world crumbled, by @wsj.com’s Isabel Coles, @jmalsin.bsky.social, and Asmaa al-Omar. www.wsj.com/world/middle... (Jan 29.)
What Syria’s Secret Police Saw as the Regime Crumbled
Hastily abandoned documents show how the fallen government’s vast intelligence apparatus struggled to comprehend and stop the rapid rebel advance.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Fascinating glimpse of what the Syrian Mukhabarat was up to as their world crumbled, by @wsj.com’s Isabel Coles, @jmalsin.bsky.social, and Asmaa al-Omar. www.wsj.com/world/middle... (Jan 29.)
Israel is seeking a second extension to the implementation of the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, creating more friction at a time when the truces in both Lebanon and Gaza are at risk: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Israel Wants to Extend Presence in Lebanon, Testing Trump Diplomacy
The cease-fire deal requires Israel’s troops to be out by Feb. 18, but the country is seeking an extension.
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February 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Israel is seeking a second extension to the implementation of the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, creating more friction at a time when the truces in both Lebanon and Gaza are at risk: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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“U.S. intelligence agencies concluded during the final days of the Biden administration that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year,” report @wsj.com’s @alexward.bsky.social, Dov Lieber, and @jmalsin.bsky.social.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“U.S. intelligence agencies concluded during the final days of the Biden administration that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year,” report @wsj.com’s @alexward.bsky.social, Dov Lieber, and @jmalsin.bsky.social.
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U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year according to officials familiar with the intelligence. New from me and WSJ colleagues: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Exclusive | Israel Sees Opening for Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites, U.S. Intelligence Warned
The assessment near the end of President Biden’s term found that the risks have increased as Tehran has been weakened.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year according to officials familiar with the intelligence. New from me and WSJ colleagues: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Importantly, Trump sent this arms sale to congress overriding a hold by Democrats in congress, breaking with the usual process for review of foreign arms sales.
🚨 JUST IN: US rolls out > $6 Billion Arms sale to Israel :
1- Munitions, Guidance Kits, Fuzes, and Munitions Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.75 billion
2- AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $660 million
1- Munitions, Guidance Kits, Fuzes, and Munitions Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.75 billion
2- AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $660 million
February 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Importantly, Trump sent this arms sale to congress overriding a hold by Democrats in congress, breaking with the usual process for review of foreign arms sales.
The Trump administration has asked congressional leaders to approve new transfers of roughly $1 billion worth of bombs and other military hardware to Israel, according to U.S. officials familiar with the sale | New from me and Nancy Youssef: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Exclusive | U.S. Readies New $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The Trump administration has asked congressional leaders to approve new transfers of roughly $1 billion worth of bombs and other military hardware to Israel, according to U.S. officials familiar with ...
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February 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Trump administration has asked congressional leaders to approve new transfers of roughly $1 billion worth of bombs and other military hardware to Israel, according to U.S. officials familiar with the sale | New from me and Nancy Youssef: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Moscow Has $2 Billion Stuck at JPMorgan. The U.S. Isn’t Sure What to Do With It. HT @jmalsin.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Moscow Has $2 Billion Stuck at JPMorgan. The U.S. Isn’t Sure What to Do With It.
The money was frozen after payments alarmed Justice Department investigators who found Russia and Turkey used a nuclear plant to sidestep U.S. sanctions.
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February 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Moscow Has $2 Billion Stuck at JPMorgan. The U.S. Isn’t Sure What to Do With It. HT @jmalsin.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The U.S. isn’t sure what to do with $2 billion that Russia has stuck at JPMorgan. The money was frozen after Justice Department investigators found Russia and Turkey had used a nuclear plant to sidestep U.S. sanctions. // Our story out today: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Moscow Has $2 Billion Stuck at JPMorgan. The U.S. Isn’t Sure What to Do With It.
The money was frozen after payments alarmed Justice Department investigators who found Russia and Turkey used a nuclear plant to sidestep U.S. sanctions.
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February 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The U.S. isn’t sure what to do with $2 billion that Russia has stuck at JPMorgan. The money was frozen after Justice Department investigators found Russia and Turkey had used a nuclear plant to sidestep U.S. sanctions. // Our story out today: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
"Do what is necessary:" Syrian military intelligence files tell the story of the collapse of the Assad regime as seen by its most loyal and brutal agents who documented the fall right up until the last minute: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
What Syria’s Secret Police Saw as the Regime Crumbled
Hastily abandoned documents show how the fallen government’s vast intelligence apparatus struggled to comprehend and stop the rapid rebel advance.
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January 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"Do what is necessary:" Syrian military intelligence files tell the story of the collapse of the Assad regime as seen by its most loyal and brutal agents who documented the fall right up until the last minute: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Late on Friday afternoon, the Biden administration sent an $8 billion weapons package for Israel to congress. Biden won't be around to see it through, but Trump will. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
U.S. Plans $8 Billion Sale of Arms, Including Bombs, to Israel
The Biden administration notified Congress of an $8 billion weapons package for Israel, including thousands of bombs, missiles, and artillery shells, in one of the largest new arms sales since the wa...
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January 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Late on Friday afternoon, the Biden administration sent an $8 billion weapons package for Israel to congress. Biden won't be around to see it through, but Trump will. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Thousands upon thousands of Syrians are searching for missing loved ones after the collapse of the Assad regime opened up his prisons that were used for torture and executions // My story from yesterday: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
‘Executed, Executed, Dead From Sickness’: The Grim Records From Syria’s Notorious Prison
Syrians searching for missing loved ones are scouring the country’s most notorious prison for information and anyone still alive, while bodies of detainees recovered from the prison fill the coroner’s...
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December 12, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Thousands upon thousands of Syrians are searching for missing loved ones after the collapse of the Assad regime opened up his prisons that were used for torture and executions // My story from yesterday: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Thousands upon thousands of Syrians are searching for clues for missing loved ones after the collapse of the Assad regime opened up his prisons that were used for torture and executions // My story from yesterday: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
‘Executed, Executed, Dead From Sickness’: The Grim Records From Syria’s Notorious Prison
Syrians searching for missing loved ones are scouring the country’s most notorious prison for information and anyone still alive, while bodies of detainees recovered from the prison fill the coroner’s...
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December 12, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Thousands upon thousands of Syrians are searching for clues for missing loved ones after the collapse of the Assad regime opened up his prisons that were used for torture and executions // My story from yesterday: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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“In Assad’s abandoned office, his desk and floor were littered with books and papers: a history of the Russian military, a map of northeastern Syria, a biography of himself. Strips of benzodiazepine antianxiety pills were in their packaging on the desk.” www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Inside Assad’s Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters
A Wall Street Journal reporter in Damascus tours the dictator’s former home, office and underground bunker.
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December 11, 2024 at 8:52 PM
“In Assad’s abandoned office, his desk and floor were littered with books and papers: a history of the Russian military, a map of northeastern Syria, a biography of himself. Strips of benzodiazepine antianxiety pills were in their packaging on the desk.” www.wsj.com/world/middle...