Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
Iran has put to death a man accused of spying for Israel, the latest execution since a 12-day June war between the archenemies, the judiciary's press agency announced Saturday.
How much wealth do richest Arab families have?
The Arab world is home to some of the wealthiest families in history. Many Arab families, known for their immense fortunes, luxurious lifestyles, and deep cultural roots, have emerged as global symbols of power and influence.
Five things to know about Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
The Rafah crossing into Egypt is a crucial entry point for humanitarian workers and for lorries transporting aid, food and fuel, which is essential for daily life in a territory deprived of electricity.
‘Everything is soaked’: Winter rains in Gaza bring new misery for Palestinians
Children and families in Gaza scooped muddy water from their tents on Tuesday, trying to protect the few belongings that remain after two years of war.
Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut on Sunday has killed a senior commander in the militant movement Hezbollah.
Iran rejects UN atomic agency’s resolution and threatens more reprisal actions
Iran’s foreign ministry called a resolution by the U.N. atomic watchdog’s board of governors “anti-Iranian” and threatened unspecified retaliatory actions, state media reported on Friday.
Palestinian people don’t exist – Israeli security minister
The Palestinian people do not exist, Israel’s hardline security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has said ahead of the UN Security Council vote on implementing the next stage of the US-brokered peace plan for Gaza.
Israel wants broader security agreement with US – Axios
Israel wants to strike a 20-year security agreement with the US, doubling the duration of the previous one and emphasizing “cooperation” between the two nations rather than one-sided reception of military aid, Axios has reported, citing officials familiar with the matter.
Israeli troops forced Palestinians into explosive-laden tunnels
Israeli troops employed the tactic of sending Palestinian civilians into Hamas tunnels that they knew might be rigged with explosives
Lebanon releases son of Libya’s Gaddafi after almost decade in detention
Lebanon released Hannibal Kadhafi, the son of deposed Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, on bail on Monday after nearly a decade in prison, his lawyer told AFP.
Israel’s top court to hear petition demanding media access to Gaza
Israel's Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday a petition filed by an organisation representing international media outlets in Israel and the Palestinian territories, demanding independent access for journalists to Gaza.
Trump threatens to ‘eradicate’ Hamas
US President Donald Trump has threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if it does not abide by its ceasefire agreement with Israel. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, he said that he would give Hamas “a little chance” to honor the deal.