Released Israeli hostage describes how Hamas videos were made in TV interview
Meirav Tal told Channel 12 News that hours of footage was filmed, most of it unreleased, when she was held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group along with others
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British actors show support for Gaza ceasefire at Baftas
British stars at the 2024 BAFTA in London showed support for Gaza by wearing red pins and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Tunisian lawyers protest, launch strike after pundit arrested
Tunisian lawyers protested and launched a nationwide strike on Monday over the arrest of a lawyer and political commentator in a weekend police raid. "The strike was observed 100 percent," Laroussi Zguir, head of the bar association's Tunis division, told journalists at the
Gazans flee fresh fighting in north
Thousands fled northern Gaza on Monday as renewed shelling pounded areas where Israel says Hamas militants have regrouped, despite having announced them cleared months ago. "The army dropped leaflets and sent a message on mobile phones warning everyone to leave Jabalia," said
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war 'anarchy'
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale invasion of the crowded city and of the threat of post-war "anarchy" across the Palestinian territory. Clashes also raged in northern and central Gaza as Israel
Hezbollah targets Israeli soldiers with 'Mughniyeh' missile
Hezbollah announced it had used a new missile, dubbed the "Jihad Mughniyeh" rocket, in an attack on Israeli soldiers on Sunday.
Emirates airline reports record $4.7B profit as Gulf competition heats up
The Dubai-based airline has posted strong performance figures in recent months.
To Western friends silent on Gaza genocide: We need to talk
Gaza has become a taboo subject in the West, with supporters of Palestine either ghosted or forced to lose friends over their stance, writes Layla Maghribi.
Armenia detains 156 protesters opposed to Azerbaijan deal
Thousands of Armenians have taken to the streets of Yerevan in recent days to oppose the government's deal to concede territory to Azerbaijan.
Israel used 3 Palestinian teenagers as human shields in raid
The three Palestinian boys recounted their harrowing ordeals when they were used as human shields by Israeli soldiers in Tulkarm earlier this month.
Will Israel's ground invasion of Rafah force Egypt to act?
Analysis: Israel's Rafah offensive is the most serious test of its relationship with Egypt in decades.
Morocco's normalisation PM meets Hamas leaders amid Gaza war
It is unclear if El-Othmani's visit to Doha was prompted by official instructions amid Rabat's endeavour to tame raging anti-normalisation sentiment.
Israel's rift with Egypt could create a future for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza
Egypt's decision to stop coordinating with Israel after its takeover of the Rafah crossing signals Cairo's willingness to take drastic measures. But to secure a 'day after' plan involving the PA in Gaza, Israel must take the keys from Smotrich and confront the necessary
India's election enters fourth phase, troubled Kashmir votes
India has the world's third largest Muslim population of about 200 million people and religion is a lead topic in the months-long general election.
What’s behind Kuwait’s political turmoil with parliament dissolved, new government formed?
The Kuwaiti emir’s move to dissolve parliament and appoint a government a few days later further deepens years of political instability in the Gulf nation.
Inside Kuwait's political turmoil as parliament dissolves, new government forms
The Kuwaiti emir’s move to dissolve parliament and appoint a government a few days later further deepens years of political instability in the Gulf nation.
Israel's conduct in Gaza war leading to Hamas 'insurgency'
Blinken said that Israel must come forward with a post-war governance plan for Gaza warning that it is at risk of becoming a lawless 'vacuum'.
Gaza: Hundreds flee as Israeli attack on Jabalia continues
Israel has advanced further in the Jabalia refugee camp and attacked civilian shelters, forcing hundreds of people to flee.
Israel orders evacuation of Kuwait Hospital in Gaza's Rafah
Israel is pushing ahead with its offensive on the city of Rafah, as another evacuation order was given to Palestinians sheltering at the Kuwait Hospital.
To stop Israeli crimes we must cut off its fuel. Here's how
To stop the Israeli settler-colonial enterprise, we must divest from and target the energy companies that fuel its crimes in Gaza, writes Charlotte Rose.
Someone lived here until 1948: Palestinian lives in Haifa, before Israel was established
Israeli northern city Haifa has long been touted as an Arab-Jewish mixed city. But tours following the lives of Palestinians living there before the establishment of Israel tell a more detailed reality. 'Oral testimonies reveal things that are not reported in the news'
Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar football league a work in progress
Anyone expecting immediate results from Saudi Arabia's unprecedented splurge on football stars was probably disappointed as the billion-dollar spending created a lopsided season with no international silverware so far. Despite last year's pyrotechnical unveilings for superstars
Rafah's hospitals at critical stage, fighting across Gaza
Palestinians have been facing air and ground attacks as fighting resurges in Gaza City and Rafah, while families continue to evacuate under Israeli orders
Fighting erupts in Gaza City, civilians forced to flee Rafah
Palestinians have been facing air and ground attacks as fighting resurges in Gaza City and Rafah, while families continue to evacuate under Israeli orders
Iraq's bid to end UNAMI sparks controversy, caution
Iraq's government's call to end the United Nations mission in Iraq by 2025 has sparked diverse reactions from Iraqi politicians and observers.
Plaintiffs preparing appeal in Gaza case against Biden admin
Attorneys representing Palestinians who are suing the US administration for its role in Israel's war in Gaza are preparing for another day in court next month.
Five soldiers, Defense Ministry contractor wounded in Gaza Strip over last two days
Israel marks an unprecedented Memorial Day as bereaved families rage at Netanyahu government at cemeteries across the county ■ IDF intensifies fighting at Jabaliya in northern Gaza, and Rafah in the south ■ IDF: Two drones explode in northern Israel; no casualties reported ■
Tunisia reports increase in migrant interceptions
Tunisia's National Guard said they had prevented 21,462 people from entering Tunisia from Algeria and Libya.
Blinken: Israel offensive on Rafah would not eliminate Hamas
An all-out Israeli offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah would provoke "anarchy" without eliminating Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday, as Washington stepped up a pressure campaign against such an assault. Separately, US National Security Advisor Jake
Kuwait forms government headed by Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah
The cabinet was formed according to royal decree, with some former ministers in the previous cabinet retaining their positions.
Erdogan: US, Europe not pressuring Israel for Gaza truce
His comments come after Israel began new operations in northern Gaza, and continues its assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah.
UN: Clashes in Sudan's El-Fasher leave at least 27 dead
The clashes come after the RSF, which has been fighting the military for over a year across Sudan, renews its assault on the city.
Israel marks especially sombre Memorial Day after Oct 7
Israelis stood still and flags flew at half-mast on Sunday as the country marked an especially painful Memorial Day following the carnage of the October 7 attack. At 8:00 pm local time (1700 GMT), sirens sounded across Israel, prompting a minute's silence in honour of its
Egypt joins South Africa in Israel genocide case at the ICJ
Cairo's decision will be seen as a major blow for Israel and adds to growing tensions as Israel's war on Gaza moves to the southern border with Egypt.
Donors pledge over $2 bn for Gaza at Kuwait conference
A conference of international donors in Kuwait pledged over $2 billion in aid to Gaza Sunday as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an "immediate" ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The conference, organised by the International Islamic Charitable Organization
Israel 'unsure' if Hamas leader Sinwar is in Rafah: report
Israeli officials said that senior Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is not hiding in Rafah, after claiming the invasion was necessary to target the group's leaders
Gary Lineker says he 'cries on a regular basis' over Gaza
The Match of the Day presenter has shown solidarity with Palestine, expressing distress over images and footage coming out of the besieged strip.
Israel at war, day 219: Hezbollah to reportedly withdraw most forces from border
Blinken: Israel has not shown U.S. 'credible plan' to prevent Hamas from re-establishing its presence in areas of Gaza IDF has left ■ Biden admin reportedly offered Israel intel on Hamas leaders in exchange for avoiding Rafah op ■ Egypt announces it is joining South Africa's
Greek premier to visit Turkey in quest for better relations
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be visiting Turkey to mark a new phase in their relations.
UK revokes visa of student after attending Palestine demo
Palestinian student Dana Abuqamar's UK visa is being revoked after she participated in a peaceful pro-Palestine rally last year.
UK looks to ban pro-Palestine groups 'like terror orgs'
The UK government could adopt recommendations that would see "extreme protest groups", including Palestine Action, treated like terror groups.