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Jihan Abdalla

Jihan Abdalla

Senior US Correspondent
Washington
Jihan is a Washington-based correspondent and multimedia journalist who has extensively reported from Israel/Palestine, the United Nations headquarters and Mexico City. Before joining The National, she worked for Al Jazeera, Reuters and the Associated Press among others. Jihan is fluent in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
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Boeing CH-47 Chinooks ahead of the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade. EPA
Trump's US military parade draws cheers and criticism

Critics say rare display of military might is something more typical of authoritarian regimes

USJune 13, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. EPA
Trump admits immigration sweeps are causing labour shortage in farming and hotels

The US President said he would issue an order that would protect the two industries

USJune 12, 2025
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US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. AP
Israel 'could very well' strike Iran, Donald Trump says

US special envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Oman on Sunday for nuclear talks

USJune 12, 2025
Thomas Watkins
US President Donald Trump at an 'Invest America' discussion in the White House on June 9. AFP
US-Iran nuclear talks to continue on Thursday, Trump says

Iran's Foreign Ministry says discussions to resume on Sunday in Oman

USJune 09, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
A man waves a flag as smoke and flames rise from a burning vehicle during a protest against federal immigration in downtown Los Angeles. Reuters
LA protesters burn cars as thousands rally against immigration crackdown

Tear gas and rubber bullets used to control crowds after US President deploys National Guard

USJune 08, 2025
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President Donald Trump named his friend Steve Witkoff as US special envoy to the Middle East. AFP
Who is on Trump’s Middle East team?

Group includes friends as well as seasoned diplomats

USJune 05, 2025
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Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington is partially aimed at convincing the US to continue supporting Ukraine. AP
Trump hosts Germany's Merz at White House to discuss Ukraine and tariffs

US President calls German Chancellor a 'very good man to deal with' and spares him the ambush endured by other world leaders

USJune 05, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during which the two discussed trade and a dispute over rare earth minerals. AFP
Trump says he has reached a deal with China on trade and rare earth minerals

US President says teams from both countries will meet to discuss outstanding trade issues

USJune 05, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump said the phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin lasted one hour and 15 minutes. AFP
Putin could participate in Iran talks and will retaliate against Ukraine attack, Trump says

Time is running out for Iran to make a deal, US President says

USJune 04, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Politico / Bloomberg
Trump to attend Nato summit, White House confirms

Meeting expected to focus on ending war in Ukraine

USJune 03, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
The new head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Johnnie Moore. Getty Images for Museum of Tolerance
Evangelical interfaith advocate who advises Trump named head of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Johnnie Moore replaces Jake Wood, who left the foundation last week

USJune 03, 2025
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Matthew Miller said individual Israeli soldiers – rather than the state – have committed war crimes in Gaza. AFP
Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza, former US spokesman says

Matthew Miller defends support for conflict while working in Joe Biden's government

USJune 02, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
A graduating Harvard student during commencement wears a cap with a statement of support for international students. Reuters
Trump administration begins 'additional vetting' of Harvard-bound student visa applicants

State Department instructs consulates and embassies to begin immediately

USMay 30, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump held a lengthy news conference in the White House with Elon Musk. Bloomberg
Trump bids farewell to Musk after brief turbulent tenure as adviser

World's richest man had black eye after he says he was punched by his son

USMay 30, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
A Palestinian boy inspects the rubble of the Azzam family home which was hit in Israeli strikes on central Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 29. AFP
Gaza ceasefire hangs in balance as Hamas studies new US proposal

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Israel has accepted terms of proposal

USMay 29, 2025
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