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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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House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and other members of Congress. Reuters
US Congress approves Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' tax and spending bill

House Republicans fall in line despite misgivings over bill's costs

USJuly 03, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
FGM-148 Javelins, American made-portable anti-tank missiles, arrive in Ukraine in 2022. AFP
US defends decision to pause some Ukraine weapons shipments

Critics say the move plays into Russia's hands

USJuly 02, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
Donald Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu 'wants to end it too'. AP
Trump says Israel agrees to conditions to finalise 60-day Gaza ceasefire

US President promises to be 'very firm' with Benjamin Netanyahu at White House meeting

USJuly 01, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw government subsidies from Elon Musk’s companies and examine the billionaire’s immigration status. EPA/ Bloomberg
Trump says he would consider deporting Elon Musk

Doge is a 'monster' that could 'eat' Musk, US President says as feud deepens

USJuly 01, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attend the opening of a temporary migrant detention centre informally known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Ochopee, Florida. Reuters
Trump heads to Florida to open 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Critics say facility is cruel and threatens sensitive wetlands

USJuly 01, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump is expected to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House next week. Reuters
Trump to host Netanyahu in White House next week

US President will press Israeli Prime Minister for ceasefire in Gaza, source says

USJune 30, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, in Riyadh on May 14. Saudi Royal Palace via AP
Trump signs executive order lifting Syria sanctions

US President announced in Riyadh last month that he would give Syria near-total sanctions relief

USJune 30, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. AP Photo
Trump says ceasefire in Gaza possible within 'next week'

The US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is coming under increased scrutiny over deadly scenes

USJune 27, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump spoke to journalists on Friday in a press conference at the White House. Reuters
Trump says Iran sanctions relief off the table after Khamenei's comments

Relief would have given Iran 'full, fast, and complete recovery', US President says

USJune 27, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
President Donald Trump listens to Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner on June 27, 2025. AP
DRC and Rwanda sign 'Washington Accord' peace deal

Agreement seeks end to three decades of conflict in the region

USJune 27, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
A satellite image taken by US military contractor Maxar Technologies shows the Fordow nuclear facility on June 14, 2025. EPA
Trump calls US attacks on Iran 'spectacular success'

President says Tehran's nuclear enrichment facilities have been 'completely and totally obliterated'

USJune 21, 2025
Thomas Watkins
US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters during the installation of a new flagpole at the White House on Wednesday. AP
Trump ambiguous over attacking Iran

US President also says Tehran asked for White House meeting

USJune 18, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
US President Donald Trump left the G7 leaders' summit in Canada a day early to return to Washington. AFP
Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as US edges closer to war

Questions raised over whether Americans will join Israel's military campaign

USJune 17, 2025
Jihan Abdalla
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
Jihan Abdalla
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