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Jihan Abdalla

Jihan Abdalla

Senior US Correspondent
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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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Kamala Harris gives a speech during a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reuters
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Closing argument: Kamala Harris makes appeal to ordinary Americans at site of January 6 insurrection

More than 50,000 gather to witness Vice President Harris speak on White House Ellipse

USOctober 29, 2024
Soldiers march in a parade for the 70th anniversary of North Korea's founding day in Pyongyang. AP
US says it has evidence that 3,000 North Korean troops are in Russia for training

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says it's unknown if those troops would be sent to fight in Ukraine

USOctober 23, 2024
Donald Trump, who has been holding rallies in the battleground state of Michigan, has been trying to court Arab-American voters. Reuters
Trump takes advantage of Harris weakness as he reaches out to Arab Americans

New poll shows Donald Trump holds slight edge over Kamala Harris among likely Arab-American voters

USOctober 22, 2024
The US, together with Qatar and Egypt, have for months been working on bringing about a ceasefire to end the Israel-Gaza war. Getty Images
Killing of Sinwar an 'inflection point' to ending Gaza war, Kirby says

Hamas leader was chief obstacle to reaching ceasefire agreement that would end war in Gaza, US National Security Council spokesman says

USOctober 18, 2024
US President Joe Biden leaves the White House to board Marine One before a trip to Germany. EPA
‘This is a good day,' Biden says of Hamas leader Sinwar's death

US President says there is now renewed opportunity for hostage deal and end to Israel-Gaza war

USOctober 17, 2024
Hamas's chief, Yahya Sinwar, gestures during an anti-Israel rally in Gaza city. His apparent death on Thursday could either lead to peace, the execution of hostages or more war. Reuters
Sinwar's end: moment for peace deal or death warrant for hostages?

Hamas leader's demise is an opportunity to end Gaza war but could lead to more bloodshed and execution of Israeli hostages, analysts say

MENAOctober 17, 2024
US President Joe Biden on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 4. Reuters
Biden speaks to Netanyahu as US left out of Israel's Iran retaliatory attack plans

First call since August as strains between centre-left and far-right leaders grow

USOctober 09, 2024
Flyers featuring pictures of hostages kidnapped from Israel by Hamas last October 7, at a prayer service in New York. Reuters
Too many civilians have suffered, Biden says on October 7 anniversary

US President and Kamala Harris issue statements of support for Israel but say the war in Gaza has killed too many innocent people

USOctober 07, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is the Democratic vice presidential nominee and Kamala Harris's running mate. Reuters
Walz pledges to work 'side by side' with Muslim Americans

Kamala Harris's running mate addresses Muslim-American advocacy group in an effort to engage critical voting bloc

USOctober 04, 2024
US President Joe Biden speaking during a news conference in the White House press briefing room. EPA
US job growth beats expectations ahead of presidential election

Most economists say the Fed appears to have achieved the once unlikely prospect of a 'soft landing'

EconomyOctober 04, 2024
Najah Harb waves a Lebanese flag above her head as hundreds gather for a rally in support of Lebanon in Dearborn, Michigan. AP
Lebanese Americans in Dearborn fear for loved ones amid Israeli invasion

In the heart of Arab America, it Is difficult to find a family not affected by the escalating conflict

USOctober 04, 2024
US President Joe Biden before boarding Air Force One at Joint Air Base Andrews on October 2. He was flying to North and South Carolina to view damage wrought by Hurricane Helene. AP
Biden says US would not support Israel in striking Iran nuclear sites

Washington urges ally to plan its next move 'proportionally'

USOctober 02, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj Gen Pat Ryder holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, providing an update on the Iranian missile attack on Israel, saying that Israel intercepted most of the missiles. AFP
US military helped Israel to intercept Iranian missiles

American military co-ordinated closely with Israeli forces to help defend against attack, White House says

USOctober 01, 2024
US President Joe Biden meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. AFP
Biden unveils $8bn military aid package for Ukraine

US President has only a few months left in power and wants to ensure approved funds are disbursed before he leaves office

USSeptember 26, 2024
Smoke in Tyre, Lebanon after an Israeli strike on Wednesday. Reuters
US and partners urge 'immediate' 21-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

French Foreign Minister tells UN Security Council 'diplomatic solution is possible'

MENASeptember 26, 2024
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