Israel
Arab and Islamic countries reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Egypt
December 28, 2025
Arab and Islamic countries reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Several Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday affirming their rejection of Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland…
Israel recognizes Somaliland to pressure Egypt over Gaza, experts explain
Egypt
December 27, 2025
Israel recognizes Somaliland to pressure Egypt over Gaza, experts explain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday officially announced the recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, a region in…
Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state
Middle East
December 27, 2025
Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state
Reuters — Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign…
Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Middle East
December 27, 2025
Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Two people were killed when a Palestinian man launched a car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, police said Friday.…
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Middle East
December 25, 2025
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Rome — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza…
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another…
Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 13 European countries and Japan
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 13 European countries and Japan
Thirteen European countries and Japan have condemned Israel’s decision earlier in the month to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in…
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
World
December 24, 2025
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
Reuters — Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian…
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
World
December 24, 2025
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
One year ago this week, Joe Biden was president. I was in Doha, Qatar, negotiating with Israel and Hamas to…
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Middle East
December 24, 2025
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Jerusalem — They called themselves the “Women in Red.” Dressed in crimson robes and white caps, they marched with faces…