Middle East
‘Scandalous’ banner displayed by Maccabi Haifi soccer fans receives widespread condemnation from Polish officials
August 18, 2025
‘Scandalous’ banner displayed by Maccabi Haifi soccer fans receives widespread condemnation from Polish officials
Polish president Karol Nawrocki has denounced a “scandalous” banner displayed by a group of Israeli soccer fans at a UEFA…
Protesters in Israel demand hostage deal in one of the largest demonstrations since Gaza conflict began
August 17, 2025
Protesters in Israel demand hostage deal in one of the largest demonstrations since Gaza conflict began
Large crowds of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, launching a nationwide grassroots strike and widespread protests to demand…
Russia built a massive drone factory to pump out Iranian-designed drones. Now it’s leaving Tehran out in the cold
August 16, 2025
Russia built a massive drone factory to pump out Iranian-designed drones. Now it’s leaving Tehran out in the cold
“Finally, something no one else has,” a Russian journalist says during a TV documentary on the country’s largest drone factory.…
Over 30 countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ statements
August 16, 2025
Over 30 countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ statements
A joint statement on Friday issued by the foreign ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic countries, as well as the…
Syria to hold parliamentary ballot in September as first elections since Assad’s removal
August 16, 2025
Syria to hold parliamentary ballot in September as first elections since Assad’s removal
Associated Press — Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, the head of a body tasked with organizing the election…
Video of far-right Israeli minister taunting imprisoned Palestinian leader sparks outrage
August 16, 2025
Video of far-right Israeli minister taunting imprisoned Palestinian leader sparks outrage
Israel’s far-right security minister posted video footage of himself taunting the most high-profile Palestinian prisoner while visiting him in jail…
Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why
August 15, 2025
Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why
Israel said Thursday it was moving forward with controversial plans to build thousands of new housing units in the occupied…
French president calls for UN mission into Gaza, slams Israel’s plan to expand war
August 14, 2025
French president calls for UN mission into Gaza, slams Israel’s plan to expand war
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a United Nations “stabilization” mission to protect the civilian population in Gaza…
Israel says it is in talks with several countries about taking in displaced Palestinians
August 14, 2025
Israel says it is in talks with several countries about taking in displaced Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says talks are underway with several countries about taking in Palestinians displaced by the war…
South Sudan denies reports of talks with Israel on resettling Gaza residents
August 14, 2025
South Sudan denies reports of talks with Israel on resettling Gaza residents
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied on Wednesday reports that it is engaging in discussions with Israel to resettle…