Israeli occupation, Hamas rule, vacuum ‘unacceptable’ in Gaza: Blinken
The top US diplomat urged Israel to present a credible post-war governance plan as it shifts to a new, lower-intensity phase in its operations against Hamas.
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Report: Israeli soldiers filmed using detainees in Gaza as 'human shields'
Video footage published by Al Jazeera shows soldiers ordering Palestinians, wearing Israeli army uniforms with body cameras attached to them, to enter buildings and tunnel openings ahead of the soldiers
Israel at war, day 269: Spain asks to join ICJ petition against Israel
Israel releases from detention the director of Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital along with some 50 other Palestinians ■ PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant say they were not privy to decision ■ Spain asks to join South Africa's petition accusing Israel of genocide at the ICJ ■
Israel issues new southern Gaza evacuation warning
The evacuation order is for parts of Khan Yunis and Rafah in southern Gaza, where thousands have already fled.
Albania's world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88
Ismail Kadare, an Albanian novelist and playwright, died in hospital following a heart attack. He long defied his country's Communist rulers.
Surprise UK Arab poll shows over 50% to snub Labour over Gaza
A new poll of UK Arabs has shown wide disillusionment with the Labour and the Tories over their biased stances towards Israel as it wages war on Gaza.
Visiting lawyer describes living hell for Palestinian detainees
More evidence of horrific treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons is coming to light, with one lawyer saying it's 'worse than Abu Ghraib'.
Mauritania's Ghazouani set to win presidential vote
The Independent National Electoral Commission says the former general would win with over 50 percent of the vote.
Israel refuses to refund deposit posted by Gaza fishermen who claim their boats were destroyed in the war
Two fishermen deposited $40,000 to get their boats back after they were impounded before the war for exceeding fishing boundaries. The court says they must provide photos of the damage to the boats, which is impossible because they fled to southern Gaza and cannot return north
What’s behind Arab League decision to drop Hezbollah terror label?
The move comes as the region is boiling in light of the war in Gaza and the escalating conflict between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel.
Iraqi militias vow to hit US targets if war widens in Lebanon
Hundreds of fighters from various Iraqi factions are undergoing training in camps under Iranian supervision in preparation for the upcoming war with Israel.
Israeli forces are detaining pregnant Palestinian women
The Palestinian Commission for the Affairs of Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners revealed on Sunday Israel has imprisoned two pregnant Palestinian women.
Israeli demonstrations turn violent as ultra-Orthodox protest draft
Protests broke out in Israel over the weekend over thousands of ultra-Orthodox facing the draft.
Glastonbury: Palestinian singer Elyanna joins Coldplay on set
Glastonbury crowds were wowed when Chilean-Palestinian singer Elyanna joined headliners Coldplay with a rendition in Arabic.
Trump Tower deal announced in Jeddah as Saudi business ties grow
The Trump Organization recently unveiled a development in Oman, while Trump’s golf course is again hosting the Saudi-backed LIV Golf this year.
The Taliban tell West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women
The Taliban told the West to overlook their treatment of Afghan women and girls during the opening day of a UN-led meeting in Doha to improve relations.
Was Biden's floating aid delivery pier off the Gaza coast always dead in the water?
The $230-million floating pier has only been operational for 28 days during its two months off the coast of Gaza. Even worse, most of the 6,500 tons of supplies from it are still awaiting collection from international agencies instead of reaching Palestinians
Iran's 'axis of resistance' against Israel will have to make do without Syria
'Is Assad even part of the resistance front and the united front?' Arab pundits wonder. How is it possible that while Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Shi'ite militias in Iraq have all been involved in coordinated action against Israel, Syria was letting Israel continue
Starvation shadows northern Gaza as ceasefire talks stalls
"The markets are almost empty, and if you find any kind of canned food or vegetables, its price will be very expensive," a resident told The New Arab.
On the ground in Gaza with Israel's 'Ghost Unit,' fighting almost without being seen
The Israeli soldiers of the Multidomain Unit are using robots, drones and classified instruments in their Gaza operations. One thing was glaringly absent when we accompanied them on an operation in the heart of Gaza
Palestinian ministry says Israeli raid kills woman and child in West Bank
Palestinian officials said an Israeli raid Monday killed a woman and a child in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, where a militant was killed the day before. The Israeli military, whose forces struck the same refugee camp on Sunday, did not immediately comment on the
Bullying Muslim women has become a cheap shot in the UK election
British politics has cast Muslim women as a visible threat. No matter who wins the UK election, Muslim women will end up the losers, writes Nadeine Asbali.
Investigation 'reveals' figure behind pro-Israel disinfo network
An investigation by The Guardian has unveiled the person behind a 'collective' responsible for spreading pro-Israeli disinformation.
Israelis and Palestinians rally for cease-fire across U.S. ahead of major peace event in Tel Aviv
Hundreds of protesters, including Israelis and Palestinians, protested in cities across North America on Sunday, calling for an end to the war, the return of hostages and in support of 'The Time is Now' peace rally in Tel Aviv
Israel's army pounds Shujaiya neighborhood for fifth day
Like his neighbours, al-Batniji tried to escape to protect his family, but Israeli tanks surrounded their street in the Shujaiya neighbourhood.
Over 60 arrested in Turkey after attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, businesses
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the riots were “unacceptable” before blaming them on opposition parties.
Israel's Zionist left Labor, Maretz merge to form The Democrats
Israel's left, Meretz and Labor, has lost almost all of its influence in politics with Likud and the far-right's progress.
Released director of Al-Shifa Hospital details abuse in custody
Mohammed Abu Selmia was arrested during Israel's raid of Al Shifa Hospital in November over accusations the hospital was a Hamas command centre.
Arab Liaison Committee on Syria to meet in Baghdad this month
The committee, formed in May 2023, has only met once amid scepticism over the Syrian regime's willingness to make significant concessions.
Ultra-Orthodox protest against enlist order turns violent
Thousands of men protested in an ultra-Orthodox neighbourhood against the order, many threw rocks and attacked the car of a cabinet minister.
Israel strikes Gaza as militants claim rocket barrage
Israeli forces struck southern Gaza's main city Monday after a rocket barrage claimed by militant group Islamic Jihad, and as shelling and fighting raged on across the besieged Palestinian territory. A group of Palestinian detainees meanwhile returned to the Gaza Strip,
Rohit Sharma joins Kohli in retiring from international T20s
Rohit Sharma confirmed in a press conference after the final against South Africa that this was his last game as well.
Netanyahu: 'no change' on Israel's stance on Gaza ceasefire deal
Netanyahu has said there is no change in his position on a captive exchange deal with Hamas in Gaza, as he continues to oppose a permanent ceasefire.
Historic win for far right in French first-round vote
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party and allies had 33 percent of the vote, a historic win.
Israel PM condemns release of Gaza hospital chief who claimed torture
Israel on Monday freed the head of Gaza's biggest hospital who said he was tortured during seven months in detention, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu soon after criticised the release as a "serious mistake". Tensions over the freeing of Al-Shifa hospital director Mohammed
Gaza hospital chief says tortured in Israel detention
The head of the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital said on Monday after being freed from more than seven months of detention that he had been "tortured" by Israel. Al-Shifa hospital director Mohammed Abu Salmiya was among dozens of Palestinians released and returned to Gaza for
Gaza hospital chief says after release he was tortured by Israel
The head of the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital said on Monday after being freed from more than seven months of detention that he had been "tortured" by Israel. Al-Shifa hospital director Mohammed Abu Salmiya was among more than 50 Palestinians released and returned to Gaza for
Gaza hospital chief among Palestinians freed by Israel
Israel released the head of Gaza's biggest hospital, who had been detained for more than seven months, among dozens of Palestinian prisoners returned Monday to the besieged territory for treatment. His release was confirmed on social media by Israel's National Security Minister
Israel's Shujaiya reinvasion continues as director details abuse
Israel's reinvasion of Gaza's Shujaiya continues onto its fifth day, while the previously detained director of Al-Shifa hospital reveals the abuse he suffered.
Israel besieges Gaza's Shujaiya as Palestinian detainees freed
Israel released 55 Palestinians on Monday who were detained from Gaza, while Israel continues its assault on Shujaiya.
Netanyahu says Israel close to 'eliminating Hamas' military'
IDF calls on Palestinians to evacuate eastern Khan Yunis neighborhoods ■ Netanyahu's office says gov't wasn't aware of decision to release Al-Shifa hospital director ■ House in Metula hit by a rocket ■ Spain asks to join ICJ genocide charges against Israel ■ Gallant says
Top Democrats dismiss calls to replace Biden in 2024 race
Democrats rallied with a public show of unwavering support following his debate performance and whether he should remain in the White House race.
Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghan envoys in Doha
A Taliban delegation on Sunday attended a United Nations-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan after organizers said women would be excluded from the gathering.
UK govt, British Airways sued over 1990 Kuwait hostage crisis
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said Monday. People on BA flight 149 were taken off the Kuala Lumpur-bound plane when it landed in the Gulf
Algeria police raid book event, briefly arrest French author
Algerian police arrested French author Dominique Martre alongside others, including her publisher, during a raid on her book event on Saturday.
Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally
Several hundred people participated in a LGBTQ Pride march in Istanbul that had been banned by local authorities, leading to some arrests.