University chiefs face faculty backlash over Gaza protests
Presidents of prominent US universities are facing retribution for weeks-long student encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza.
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Israeli lawmaker Naama Lazimi isn't afraid of Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir. Will she bring back the Zionist left?
Labor MK Naama Lazimi has been a prominent presence on the front lines of anti-government protests in recent months, fighting alongside hostage families for the return of their loved ones from Gaza. "I'm a parliamentary opposition member, it's my duty to do whatever I can to
AIPAC super PAC pours millions into Bowman opponent in NY
An AIPAC-affiliated political action committee has put $2 million into defeating progressive US House member Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel.
'You pack your house on your back, and you move': A Palestinian speaks on fleeing Rafah
For their sixth displacement, the family of a retired public employee will split up – the women to an apartment in Deir al-Balah and he and his boys to a tent on the coast of Gaza. He calls the arrangement 'bourgeois,' saying others don't have money for travel, a tent or food
Fighting rages in Gaza's Rafah after first aid delivery via pier
Heavy clashes and bombardment Saturday rocked Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as the Israeli military announced the first 310 pallets of humanitarian aid had entered the besieged territory via a US-built pier. More than 10 days into what the Israeli military
Gaza: Israel carries out deadly airstrikes amid Rafah attack
Israeli aerial and artillery bombardment in the Gaza Strip has killed two Palestinians and injured dozens on Saturday, as it continues deadly Rafah assault.
18 Palestinian shepherding communities have been recently erased in the West Bank. This one might be next
Settlers have harassed a Bedouin hamlet near Jericho for years, but during the war they have ramped up the intimidation. Clad in army uniforms, equipped with army vehicles, the pogromists have seized land in the area and set up 13 new outposts – all since October
Trapped US doctors are out of Gaza, White House says
On Friday, 17 American doctors and healthcare workers, out of a total of 20, got out of Gaza, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said.
Ukraine's Zelensky warns Russia could step up offensive
Zelensky admitted issues with staffing and 'morale' in Ukrainian ranks, which have often been outgunned and outmanned as the third year of the war grinds on.
Israel strikes kill at least five in Lebanon, including two children
UNICEF Lebanon said two children were killed in an Israeli strike on Friday. UNICEF is the UN children's agency.
Israel strike kills 1, wounds 8 in West Bank's Jenin camp
The Palestinian health ministry said the eight wounded people were in stable condition and receiving treatment at hospitals.
US's Sullivan heading to Saudi Arabia, Israel this weekend
Jake Sullivan's talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials will include Rafah, a White House spokesperson said.
Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Archaeologists had long thought that ancient Egyptians must have used a nearby waterway to move the giant materials used to build the pyramids.
First brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as UAE relaxes alcohol laws
Alcohol sales long have been a major driver of tax revenue and a moneymaker for the UAE. Dubai Duty Free, for instance, sold six million cans of beer last year.
With outsiders purged, Iran hard-liners set to settle Khamenei succession
Former President Hassan Rouhani has attacked the ruling hard-liners for purging him and other moderates from a key clerical body that will be responsible for picking Khamenei's successor.
8 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
Officials from 8 EU states said they agree on a re-assessment that would lead to 'more effective ways of handling' Syrian refugees trying to reach EU countries.
Hamas says commander killed in Israel strike in Lebanon
Palestinian militant group Hamas said Friday that a "commander" was killed in an Israeli strike on an eastern district of Lebanon near the Syrian border. Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, said in a statement that "commander" Sharhabil Sayed was killed "after
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed over Turkey’s 1997 coup?
The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country.
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed in Turkey’s 1997 coup?
The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country.
Is Biden trying to undermine Netanyahu’s war cabinet from within?
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has exposed a fault line over day-after planning for the Gaza Strip.
Algerian missing for 26 years found held in neighbour's home
An Algerian man who was missing for 26 years was later found captive in a neighbour’s cellar, according to Algerian authorities.
'Historic': Saudi stages first swimwear fashion show
Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes. The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal
Iran arrests 260 people, including 3 European citizens, for spreading 'satanism and nudity'
State media said those arrested included 146 men, 115 women, and three European citizens, adding they were caught in an 'undesirable and obscene situation' – including piercings, earrings, or tattoos
Poll shows most British people in favour of Gaza ceasefire
A poll commissioned by Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Council for Arab-British Understanding found that most Brits are in favour of a Gaza ceasefire.
Israel at war, day 224: Some 75 rockets fired at Israel's Golan Heights from Lebanon
IDF says it recovered in Gaza the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 ■ Israel presents its case at ICJ ■ CENTCOM: First truckloads of aid cross newly built U.S. pier into Gaza ■ Some 75 rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel's Golan Heights ■
Protests against powerful group persist in Syria
Protests have erupted once again in the Syrian province of Idlib against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that controls the last opposition stronghold against Damascus.
Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza as Sullivan heads to region
Israel has recovered from Gaza the bodies of three people kidnapped and killed by Hamas on Oct. 7.
Palestinians in Rafah struggle to figure out where to go
As Israel warns it will intensify its Rafah offensive, the Palestinians sheltering there are at a loss of whether to stay or leave, yet again.
Turkey-China in 'advanced' talks on EV manufacturing as Beijing footprint grows
Turkey and the Gulf states are aggressively pursuing electric vehicles with entities eyeing cooperation with China.
Egypt refuses to open Rafah crossing amid Israeli occupation
Egypt has rejected Israeli pressure to open the Rafah crossing, accusing Tel Aviv of trying to shift blame for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Three London councillors resign over Labour's Gaza stance
Three councillors from a London borough have resigned from the Labour Party citing the leadership's stance on Israel's war on Gaza.
Israel accuses South Africa of aligning with Hamas, distorting facts in ICJ case
The Israeli legal team accused South Africa of distorting the truth and ignoring facts in an effort to help Hamas.
Rights orgs call on Lebanon to stop deportations of Syrians
A joint statement issued by rights organisations called on Lebanon to stop summary deportations of Syrian and on the EU to ensure funding is not used in abuses.
From Abdul to Leila: Reconnecting with memory through poetry
Film review: Artist Leila Albayaty digs deep into her family history to construct meaningful recollections & piece together her own complex Arab-French identity
Tehran threatens UK for helping Israel down Iranian missiles
The head of the IRGC's Quds Force also threatened Germany and France over their involvement in Israel's defence.
Hezbollah claims use of new drone with S-5 missiles against Israel
The Iran-backed group said it used a drone equipped with S-5 missiles in an attack against military sites in northern Israel, a first since hostilities erupted last October.
Aid groups warn of mounting challenges to Gaza operations
Humanitarians groups have issued warnings that aid operations in Gaza could halt due to increasing challenges by Israel's Rafah assault.
How two Yemeni women are revolutionising Taiz's food scene
In the midst of war and a male-dominated society, business women Nisreen Dhirar and Faiza Haidrah defy norms by opening a restaurant in southern Yemen's Taiz.
French police kill man trying to set fire to synagogue
French police on Friday shot dead an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen.
FIFA seeks legal advice on proposal to suspend Israel
FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino said the body would take independent legal advice following Palestinian FA proposal to suspend Israel from international football.
Two Yemeni women revolutionize Taiz's restaurant scene
In the midst of war and a male-dominated society, business women Nisreen Dhirar and Faiza Haidrah defy norms by opening a restaurant in southern Yemen's Taiz.
MENA Sports Wrap: Rumble in Riyadh as Usyk faces Fury
The biggest boxing matches in decades takes place in Riyadh this weekend as Usyk and Fury face off, while Ronaldo could be joined by two Man Utd teammates.
Syria's disabilities: Stories of resilience amid hardship
Against the backdrop of war, individuals with disabilities in northwest Syria have demonstrated resilience, navigating hardship with determination
Israel troops post more videos of Palestinian detainee abuse
45 videos and images were uploaded by soldiers from the Kfir Brigade showing abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Israel strikes on Lebanon kill Hezbollah fighter, 2 children
Israeli air strikes on Friday hit an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese media said, where three found dead including two Syrian children.
Insights: Canada's pro-Palestine encampments by students
It has been over three weeks since students started setting up encampments in Canada. The New Arab speaks to some of them about their activism experiences.
Israel's bombing of Gaza clinics 'manifestation of genocide'
A report by the Euro-Med reveals the Israeli military's destruction of more public sectors is an 'additional manifestation of genocide'.
Israel vows to 'intensify' raids on Rafah amid Gaza bombing
Israeli officials said additional forces will enter Rafah and 'activity will intensify', despite warnings not to launch an offensive from the US.