Islamic State reactivating fighters, eying comeback in Syria and Iraq
Middle East leaders and their Western allies have been warning that ISIS could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and neighbouring Iraq, where the extremist group once imposed a reign of terror over millions.
US authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies
Washington reportedly believes Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear sites without its approval
Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israeli naval forces boarded and seized a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the war-torn Gaza Strip on Monday and the boat with its crew of 12, including activist Greta Thunberg, is now heading to a port in Israel.
Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex
Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day.
US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.
Iran top diplomat to meet UN nuclear chief in Cairo
Iran's top diplomat and chief nuclear negotiator will meet the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Cairo on Monday, Egypt's foreign ministry said.
Exclusive: Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike
Saudi Arabia’s defense minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: Take US President Donald Trump’s offer to negotiate a nuclear agreement seriously, because it presents a way to avoid the risk of war with Israel.
Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel: judiciary
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, the judiciary said on Wednesday.
Netanyahu links embassy shootings to hostility over Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the fatal shooting of two embassy staffers in Washington as a vile act of antisemitic violence, intensifying fears of growing hostility toward Israelis abroad amid mounting global tensions.
Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel
After an 11-week blockade on supplies entering Gaza, the Israeli military said a total of 98 aid trucks entered on Monday and Tuesday
UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with ‘concrete actions’ over Gaza
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada threatened to take “concrete actions” on Monday, including targeted sanctions, if Israel does not stop its renewed military offensive and continues to block aid from entering Gaza.
Israel to ‘take over all of Gaza’ – Netanyahu
The prime minister has defended blocking humanitarian aid to the civilian population