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China helping Iran would be ‘totally unacceptable,’ Trump told Xi during visit: US ambasador
US President Donald Trump told visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping this week that Beijing providing any assistance to Iran would be “totally unacceptable,” according to the US ambassador to China
Zionism is racism, says Green leader Zack Polanski
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said Zionism is a form of racism and declared himself an anti-Zionist, drawing boos and heckling at a Jewish community election hustings in London. Asked whethe
71,000 children displaced in Yemen in 3 weeks amid escalating conflict: UNICEF
Some 71,000 children have been forced from their homes in Yemen over the past three weeks amid escalating conflict, UNICEF said Friday, warning that hunger and displacement are putting children at
Egypt urges resumption of US-Iran talks, regional de-escalation
Egypt stressed Friday the need to resume negotiations between the US and Iran and halt escalation in the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb during separate meetings between Egyptian Foreign Minist
Saudi grand mufti urges front-line troops to unite against Houthis
Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan urged the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen and Saudi soldiers stationed along the front line to remain united in confronting the Houthis and defend S
Israeli army prepares for new phase of fighting in southern Lebanon: Report
The Israeli army is preparing to enter a new phase of fighting in southern Lebanon in the coming days, Israeli media reported on Friday. The report comes as the army continues its attacks in southe
Iran just gave Washington a deadline. Watch Islamabad, not the White House
Iran’s message at the United Nations this week wasn’t subtle. President Masoud Pezeshkian stood before the General Assembly and told the room his country would not surrender, hours afte
Report: UK’s ‘double lock’ on arms to Israel suspends nothing
The British government has not suspended or revoked a single additional arms export licence for Israel since announcing what Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described as a “double lock” on military s
Protesters outside UN’s New York headquarters demand Netanyahu face war crimes charges
A large crowd of protesters gathered in New York to denounce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his Thursday address to the UN General Assembly, demanding he face prosecution for his
Rising from the ashes: Post-Assad Syria is slowly stirring
The adage goes, “No news is good news,” and a lack of headlines generally means that all should be well. In the case of Syria, that is true to some extent, though during the latter years of the con
Abbas at UN: ‘Do not allow Palestinian homes to be burned while residents sleep’
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN General Assembly on Thursday that Palestinians would not leave their homeland or accept forced displacement, while reiterating his support for a nego
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu defends Israel’s regional wars in UN address
Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly on Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began an address defending Israel’s military aggression against Iran and oth
Netherlands bans trade in products from Israeli settlements
The Netherlands has begun enforcing a ban on the import and trade of goods originating from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian and Syrian territories, as part of measures aimed at preventi
Barghouti proposes Fatah reunification ahead of Palestinian elections
Imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti has proposed an initiative aimed at reuniting the movement’s competing factions ahead of upcoming Palestinian elections, including a call for Fatah to contest the legislative vote on a single, inclusive list. Fatah official Ahmed Ghunaim said on
Ankara: Netanyahu’s claims against Turkey, Erdogan are desperate attempts to cover up Gaza war
Ankara has described claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “desperate and empty attempts” to cover up Israel’s war in Gaza an
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan discuss activating Mecca agreement against Houthi attacks
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan discussed activating the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement at a meeting in New York on Friday, as Houthi attacks target Saudi Arabia and Iran s
School deaths and narco killings: The UN and US crimes in international law
This month has seen the United Nations issue two reports alleging the commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the United States in two theatres of engagement. In one, the UN Indepe
More than 1,000 Palestinian figures call for an elected National Council and diaspora representation
More than 1,000 people have signed a Palestinian petition calling for the Palestinian National Council (PNC) to be elected rather than formed through appointments, according to a document reviewed
Al-Ansari: Netanyahu’s accusations against Qatar seek to divert attention from Israel’s violations in Palestine
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s accusation that Qatar is waging a campaign to influence public opinion agains
Hamas slams Netanyahu’s UN speech: He should be in prison to face trial for crimes
Hamas has criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the UN General Assembly, describing it as full of lies and slogans and saying it reflects the crisis he faces over Israel’
Macron says France to deploy forces to protect Saudi oil export port
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France would send military assets to “protect” facilities in Yanbu, western Saudi Arabia, one of the kingdom’s key oil sites on the Red Sea co
Israeli drone blast kills two soldiers in Gaza, wounds others
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and several others wounded, some seriously, on Thursday after an Israeli military drone exploded near their unit in the Gaza Strip, Hebrew-language sources reported
Trump’s new Middle East has one missing piece: Palestine
Do you remember Condoleezza Rice’s “new Middle East”? During the 2006 war on Lebanon, Rice spoke as if war could give birth to a new regional order. Twenty years later, Washington seems to be retur
Egypt urges ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza, start of early recovery
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged “sustained and unhindered” humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip on Thursday and the start of early recovery efforts to provide livelihood
US, Iran should return to dialogue to end war, Xi tells Trump at White House
During a closed-door meeting at the White House, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged the US and Iran to return to dialogue to end their war. China has “always believed that the sovereign
UAE suspends flights by Iranian air carriers until further notice
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday suspended flights by Iranian air carriers to and from the country until further notice, according to the state-run WAM news agency. The General Civil Aviation A
Arab lawmaker criticizes exclusion of Arab lists from Israeli election
Arab member of the Israeli Knesset Ayman Odeh on Thursday criticized the Central Elections Committee’s decision to bar Arab electoral lists from running in the Oct. 27 parliamentary election, Anado
Israel uproots 400 olive trees in occupied West Bank as harvest season approaches
The Israeli army uprooted 400 olive trees and bulldozed 31 dunams (3.1 hectares, 7.6 acres) of Palestinian-owned land Thursday in Beit Rima in northwestern Ramallah in the occupied West Bank as har
Gaza and the dystopian future of AI-powered war | Palestine This Week
In this week’s Palestine This Week, Nasim Ahmed and Muhammad Shehada discuss allegations that Israel is destroying evidence of war crimes in Gaza, the growing use of AI to select targets and the di
With Netanyahu ostracized, his US visit will be very short, with Trump unwilling to meet him: Israeli analysts
Israeli analysts and figures criticized the global standing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel as he visits New York this week to address the UN General Assembly, saying he will hold f
Iraq has important role in strengthening collective Arab security: Egyptian president
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stressed the importance of Iraq continuing to play a “constructive role” in strengthening the collective security of Arab countries Thursday and safeguarding
28% of Israeli police officers resigned since Ben-Gvir took office: Report
Twenty-eight percent of Israeli police officers have resigned since Itamar Ben-Gvir became national security minister in December 2022, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Thursday. The newspaper sa
More than 308,000 displaced from Sudan’s Kordofan since October 2025: UN migration agency
More than 308,000 people have been displaced from Sudan’s three Kordofan states since late October 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Thursday, Anadolu reports. The IOM s
Netanyahu’s plane flies through Greek, Italian, French airspace en route to US despite ICC warrant
The plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States to attend the UN General Assembly again used the airspace of Greece, Italy, and France despite an arrest warrant issued agai
Israeli election committee rejects bid to bar extremist Ben-Gvir’s party from Knesset elections
Israel’s Central Elections Committee on Thursday upheld the participation of the far-right Jewish Power party, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in the upcoming election and reject
Government, opposition fear our voice as alternative to racist rhetoric: Israeli lawmaker
Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif criticized the government and opposition Thursday after being barred from the upcoming Knesset elections, saying they fear his voice because it “constitutes a true alte
Gaza economy has entered world’s ‘most severe crisis on record’: UN report
Gaza’s economy has entered the world’s “most severe crisis on record,” with recovery and reconstruction needs reaching $71.5 billion amid widespread destruction of productiv
Saudi-led coalition for Yemen says it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
The spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition for Yemen said Thursday six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi rebels were intercepted and destroyed, thwarting an attempt to target the Saudi cities
Hamas says ready to implement Gaza roadmap, accuses Israel of blocking ceasefire deal
Hamas said Thursday it is ready to implement the Gaza roadmap agreed with the Board of Peace, accusing the Israeli government of obstructing both the plan and the ceasefire in the Palestinian encla
Iran cancels all flights to United Arab Emirates
All flights operated by Iranian airlines to the United Arab Emirates have been canceled since midnight, the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) reported Thursday, citing a spokesman for Iran’s Civi
Iran says possible new war with US could expand to Indian Ocean
A possible new war with the US could spread as far as the Indian Ocean if Iran comes under renewed attack, a senior Iranian military adviser warned Thursday, Anadolu reports. Maj. Gen. Yahya Rahim
Israeli army detains more than 150 Palestinians in West Bank raids
The Israeli army continued raids in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, detaining more than 150 Palestinians before releasing them and raiding homes in the city of Qalqilya and the town of Azzun, a
Israeli strike hits vehicle carrying body for burial in Gaza
According to field reports, Israeli forces targeted a vehicle carrying the body of the deceased, Jaber Moqbel, near the American port in the Sheikh Ajleen area, south of Gaza City. His family had m
Remains of 101 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City, civil defence says
Palestinian Civil Defence teams have recovered the remains of 101 people from the rubble of destroyed homes in the Al-Taj residential block in Gaza City’s Al-Yarmouk neighbourhood, the agency
38 rights groups back legal challenge to US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Thirty-eight international civil society organisations have backed a lawsuit challenging US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the measures impede human rights
Israeli settlers burn Palestinian vehicles, spray racist slogans near Ramallah
Israeli occupiers burned two vehicles and sprayed racist and hostile slogans on property during an attack on the village of Attara, north of Ramallah, on Thursday, according to local sources. Attar
A reading of the General Assembly speeches: Justice for Palestine and the decline of unipolarity
The General Assembly speeches reveal a dual crisis in the international system. The first concerns the absence of justice, manifested most clearly in Palestine; the second relates to a shift in the
Lieberman proposes Jordanian role in West Bank Areas A and B, drawing Netanyahu criticism
Israeli opposition politician Avigdor Lieberman proposed that Jordan assume administrative and security responsibility for Areas A and B of the occupied West Bank under what he described as an R
Israel continues artillery fire, airstrikes in southern Lebanon
Israeli ceasefire violations continued in southern Lebanon on Thursday, involving artillery fire and airstrikes alongside large explosions and machine-gun fire in several towns, according to the Le
Israeli army strikes shepherd, runs over sheep in southern Syria’s countryside
The Israeli army assaulted a shepherd and ran over several of his sheep, killing them, during an incursion into the countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria on Thursday, Anadolu reports. Syrian ne
Amnesty accuses France of ‘double standard’ over Netanyahu plane
Amnesty International on Wednesday accused France of applying a “double standard” after it allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to cross its airspace while President Emmanuel M
Israeli army blows up Palestinian home in West Bank amid escalating occupier attacks
The Israeli army blew up the home of a Palestinian prisoner in the occupied West Bank early Thursday, according to local sources. The sources told Anadolu that Israeli forces raided the town and su
What is the extent of the UN’s impunity when it comes to the two-state politics?
Once again, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stressed that there is no other option to the two-state paradigm. Speaking at a meeting hosted by France, Canada, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arab
Sanchez accuses Netanyahu of continuing mass killing in Gaza at UN
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of continuing to carry out mass killing in Gaza in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Sanchez sa
From Najaf to Hormuz: The Forty-Seven-Year Road That Brought Iran’s Revolution to the Gulf’s Doorstep
A missile fired from Iranian soil struck the United Arab Emirates on March 16, 2026. It was not a stray consequence of a distant war. It marked the culmination of a project that began in a Paris su
Fierce Rhetoric and Cowardly Pragmatism in the Iranian Theater
Nothing exposes the fragility of totalitarian diplomacy quite like the panic that precedes submission. When one reads leaks from media outlets affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Cor
NAZA, Israel’s war on witnesses, and media complicity
When Israel barred international journalists from Gaza in October 2023, the explanation was for their “safety” claiming that reporters could not be protected in an active war zone. One year after t
Sudanese government rejects US remarks questioning its legitimacy
Sudan on Wednesday rejected US remarks questioning the legitimacy of its government, calling on Washington to engage positively with Khartoum. The United States withheld a visa for Sudanese army ch
Bahrain’s energy connectivity paradox: Networked resilience or deeper dependence?
On 9 March 2026, Bahrain’s Bapco declared force majeure after an attack disrupted operations at its Sitra refinery complex. The incident came amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, as energy infrastruc
Gaza winter nears as 162,000 tents become unusable, raising fears of humanitarian crisis
As winter approaches, concerns are growing that hundreds of thousands of displaced people in the Gaza Strip could face a harsh season of cold, rain and flooding, amid deteriorating displacement cam
77 delegations leave UN hall before Netanyahu speech, drawing widespread reaction
The mass departure of 77 delegations from the UN General Assembly hall shortly before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech sparked widespread reaction on social media, with user
Cargo ship catches fire after being hit by ‘unknown’ projectile in Strait of Hormuz, one killed
A cargo ship was hit by an “unknown” projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, causing a fire and leaving two people injured, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). “The secu
Sudan: About 3,650 people displaced from Umm Bader amid rising security tensions
About 3,650 people have been displaced from Umm Bader town in Sudan’s North Kordofan state over three days due to deteriorating security conditions in the area, the International Organization for M
Is Israel’s Reign Ending? Macklemore and the Cultural War over Palestine
‘Page Six Hollywood’ recently declared: “War of Open Letters Erupts Between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Factions in Hollywood.” Only a few years ago, a headline like this would have seemed unthink
AI isn’t a future threat—it is already erasing Gaza
Much is being said right now about the dangers posed by AI and the possibility that it could ultimately wipe out humanity. Some exp erts, such as Evan Hubinger, Anthropic’s Alignment Science Lead a
‘A big victory’ – Palestine Chronicle wins two-year legal battle
A US federal court dismissed the lawsuit against the Palestine Chronicle and its editor, Dr. Ramzy Baroud, after the three plaintiffs asked to withdraw it, according to Palestine Chronicle. Almog M
Israeli election authority bars United Arab List party from Knesset race
Israel’s Central Elections Committee voted Wednesday to bar the United Arab List party, or Ra’am, led by Mansour Abbas, from running in the Oct. 27 Knesset election, Anadolu reports. The committee
French activist files complaint alleging torture during 2025 Gaza flotilla
French political scientist and activist Thomas Guenole said Wednesday that he had filed a complaint in France alleging torture by Israeli individuals whom he says detained and mistreated him during
Libya seeks balanced partnerships, rejects foreign dependency: Al-Menfi
Libya seeks balanced strategic partnerships that preserve its sovereignty and will not replace one form of foreign dependency with another, Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed al-Menfi told the U
The Iran War and representation beyond election day
On 21st September, Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa called for a swift end to the Iran war after previously supporting President Donald Trump’s a
US does not want to see ‘additional flashpoint’ in West Bank, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that President Donald Trump “really doesn’t think the world right now needs a West Bank crisis,” warning that the Middle East does not need an
Iranian president rejects Trump’s terrorism accusation, says Iran ‘victim of terrorism’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US President Donald Trump’s characterization of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism Wednesday, saying Tehran is itself a victim of terrorism, Anadolu reports
Golan will remain Syrian, annexation decisions null under UN resolutions, says president Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Wednesday that the Golan Heights, occupied by Israel, will remain Syrian territory and that all annexation measures are null and void under UN Security Council
Israeli government’s policies jeopardizing country’s security: French foreign minister
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday that policies pursued by the Israeli government were jeopardizing the country’s security, citing what he described as Israel’s re
16% of Israel’s 1st-time voters back Eisenkot’s party: Poll
An Israeli public opinion poll showed Wednesday that 16% of young people voting for the first time support the opposition Yashar party, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, compared with 14%
Palestine issue featured prominently at UN General Assembly despite US visa refusal
Preventing President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly in New York “proved to be a failure,” as the Palestinian issue featured prominently in speeches by Arab and international d
British banks urged to avoid financing Israeli settlements ahead of UK trade ban
British lawmakers urged banks and financial institutions Tuesday to avoid new financial commitments linked to Israel’s E1 settlement project as the government prepares to ban trade with illeg
Netanyahu failing after Macron criticizes occupier violence: Opposition leader
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Wednesday that Israel is facing a “serious diplomatic crisis” amid international criticism over escalating occupier violence in the occupied West Bank, Ana
Board of Peace to unveil $2.45B Gaza recovery plan: Report
The Board of Peace will reveal a six-month, $2.45 billion plan for Gaza’s post war recovery during a meeting on Wednesday, according to a report by Axios. The 66-project proposal reflects a y
Palestinian legislative election nomination applications to open Saturday
The Palestinian Central Elections Commission announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications for the Palestinian Legislative Council starting Saturday, Anadolu reports. The commission
Egypt rejects annexation, displacement, calls for Palestinian state
Egypt on Wednesday reiterated its rejection of Israeli efforts to annex occupied Palestinian territories and displace Palestinians, while calling for the full implementation of US President Donald
Israeli election committee bars candidate from Knesset race over Gaza war opposition
Israel’s Central Elections Committee on Wednesday decided to disqualify Knesset member Ofer Cassif from running on the Joint List in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Anadolu reports. Cassif is
Turkiye’s electricity paradox: More capacity than peak demand, but what comes next?
Turkiye has nearly 127 GW of installed generation capacity, while its summer peak demand reached about 60.4 GW in July 2025. At first glance, that looks like a big surplus. But not every power plan
German foreign minister rejects Trump’s call to quit International Criminal Court
Germany’s foreign minister Wadephul on Wednesday rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying Germany would stand by the Hague t
Iran accuses European states of ‘double standards’ over regional developments
Iran’s foreign minister on Wednesday accused European countries of using double standards in their approach to recent regional developments, Anadolu reports. Abbas Araghchi made the remarks during
Israeli airstrikes kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire still in effect, four Palestinians were killed and several others injured Wednesday in Israeli airstrikes targeting several areas in the Gaza Strip, according to local sources.
EU Council chief warns of ‘de facto annexation’ in West Bank jeopardizing 2-state solution
The European Council president warned Tuesday that developments in the occupied West Bank such as “de facto annexation” are endangering prospects for a two-state solution. “In the
Water station owners hold a sit-in to warn of shortages of oil, spare parts, and filters
WATCH: Gaza’s children suffer as they fetch water amid soaring summer temperatures
IRGC says Iran prepared for prolonged war but does not rule out negotiations
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that it was prepared for a prolonged conflict with the United States while leaving open the possibility of negotiations if talk
Has Trump’s failure to bomb Iran into capitulation backfired, prompting Netanyahu and MBS to pull Washington in the opposite direction?
Despite US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the Iranian regime is on its knees and has all along desperately pleaded for a deal to end the seven-month-long war launched jointly by the
US ties Sudanese army leader’s UN visa to ceasefire plan
The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his scheduled UN appearance in a move that Sudanese and other sources say is linked to a US-backed c
Mamdani renews call for Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant to be honoured ahead of New York visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed his call for the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be honoured ahead of Netanyahu&#
Spanish foreign minister says blocking Gaza aid perpetuates genocide
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that preventing humanitarian aid from reaching the Gaza Strip was perpetuating what he described as a genocide against Palestinians, and called for
Shin Bet expected to extend restrictions on Israeli airlines flights to UAE
Israel’s Shin Bet security agency is expected to extend restrictions preventing Israeli airlines from operating flights to the United Arab Emirates through November because of security concer
Al-Sharaa jokes with Trump about giving New Jersey to Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Wednesday that he jokingly asked US President Donald Trump to give New Jersey to Israel, since he owns it, while the Golan Heights belongs to its people. Sp
Egypt moves to address Kuwait teachers’ job losses
Egypt is seeking job opportunities in Kuwait’s private schools for teachers affected by a decision to end thousands of education contracts, as Cairo works with Kuwaiti officials to find solut
Netanyahu, Smotrich attack Macron over criticism of Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday attacked French President Emmanuel Macron over his latest remarks criticising Israel. Netanyahu’s office said in a statement issued on Tuesday e
Iran tells Washington its conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had met with mediators to discuss a possible agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Meanwhile,
Brazil’s Lula warns of lasting impact of Gaza war and criticises UN inaction
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that “generations of Palestinians will carry the pain and trauma left by the war in the Gaza Strip”, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Be
Qatari emir wants ‘regional system of collective security’
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani urged a “regional system of collective security” on Wednesday, arguing that its absence lies “at the heart of the dangerous situation”
Iran cancels flights from Tehran to Baghdad, Muscat starting early Wednesday
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization announced Tuesday the cancellation of flights from Tehran to Baghdad and Muscat, Oman, starting early Wednesday, Anadolu reports. “As of 00:00 tonight
British premier defends sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank
British Premier Andy Burnham has called for action over illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, warning that failure to act could further undermine trust in politics and make a two-state solu
Trump says he expects Iran deal after US midterm elections
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expects to reach a deal with Iran after the US midterm elections, warning that he faces a “big decision” on whether to pursue an agreement or destroy that
MEMO in Conversation with Benjamin Moser
In this episode of MEMO Conversations, we speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Benjamin Moser about his book Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History. We explore one of the book’s central arguments: Jewish opposition to Zionism has a long h
Int’l community chose to manage Palestinian-Israeli conflict rather than resolve it, Jordanian king says
The international community avoided resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and instead chose to manage it, Jordan’s King Abdullah II said on Tuesday during a speech at the UN General Asse
Italy, Iran discuss negotiations to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday that he discussed negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General
France authorizes Netanyahu’s plane to cross airspace en route to UN General Assembly
Paris authorized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to fly through French airspace Tuesday as he traveled to New York for the UN General Assembly, according to a diplomatic source, Anadolu re
Amnesty urges UEFA to suspend Israel, calls Nations League participation ‘unconscionable’
Human rights organization Amnesty International on Tuesday called on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel’s football association, saying its Nations League participation is “unconscionable” because of t
Turkish president calls on UN member state to pressure Israel for Gaza reconstruction
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called for Gaza’s reconstruction to begin without delay and urged the international community to increase pressure on Israel, Anadolu reports
UN chief says Israeli actions in occupied West Bank raising ‘specter of ethnic cleansing’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that Israeli violence, displacement and illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank are undermining prospects for peace and raisin
8 nations, including Turkiye, urge Israel to fulfill commitments under 1st phase of Gaza peace plan
Eight nations, including Turkiye, on Tuesday called on Israel to immediately fulfill its outstanding commitments under the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, Anadolu reports. The United Arab Emira
Israeli prime minister lashes out at New York mayor, accuses him of ‘inciting against Jews’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday lashed out at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the mayor described him as a “war criminal,” Anadolu reports. “Shame on you, Mr. Mandani. Sham
Pakistan launches annual military drills with Russia, Oman
Pakistan kicked off separate annual military drills with Russia and Oman on Tuesday, an official statement said, Anadolu reports. The ninth edition of the Pakistan-Russia joint exercise, named R
Spain’s public broadcaster plans to continue Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is planning to continue its boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 over Israel’s continued participation, Anadolu reports. RTVE President Jose Pa
Netanyahu won’t meet Trump during ‘brief’ UN visit: Israeli media
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a “brief” visit to New York to address the UN General Assembly in a speech aimed at courting Israeli voters before returning without meeti
China says opposes ‘illegal unilateral sanctions’ as US pressures Iran with secondary sanctions
China on Tuesday said it is against “illegal unilateral sanctions” as Washington moves to impose sweeping secondary sanctions targeting Iran’s commercial aviation network, Anadolu reports. “China c
Israeli orders removal of vegetation, trees from nearly 340 dunams of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank
Israel has issued three military orders to remove wild vegetation and uproot trees from 339 dunams (83.8 acres) of Palestinian land in the northern and central West Bank, a Palestinian commission s
Iran plans to sell US, Israeli vessels seized in Hormuz
Iran said Tuesday that US- and Israeli-linked commercial vessels seized during the war in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf will be sold with the proceeds distributed to families affected by the co
Qatar PM calls for Gulf security framework with Iran, says war must be ‘wake-up call’
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has called for a new regional security framework that brings Gulf states and Iran together, warning that
How silencing dynamics work in the international arena
For the second consecutive year Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was denied a visa to travel to the US to attend the UN General Assembly. According to the US State Department, sanction
Chile’s envoy to Israel at center of political storm over remarks about Palestinians
Chile’s push to rebuild closer ties with Israel is facing a domestic political test after controversial remarks by its ambassador in Tel Aviv, Gabriel Zaliasnik, angered the country’s large Palesti
The Iran War Comes Home Before the Midterms
On September 15, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the conflict with Iran had cost the Department of Defense about $38 billion as of August 1. The report also traced consequences beyon
Erdogan: Turkey emerges as global defence player
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey has become a widely recognised force in the defence industry, both in the region and around the world, thanks to its achievements in the sector. E
Man who claimed Mossad and CIA told him to shoot Palestinian students convicted of attempted murder
A jury in the US state of Vermont has found Jason Eaton guilty of three counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting three Palestinian students as they walked near his Burlington home in N
Araghchi urges Washington to break free from Israeli lobby, calls Netanyahu a “snake”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Israeli lobby was becoming increasingly open about its role and influence over US policy towards Iran, urging Washington to “break free” from its co
Israeli newspaper says Netanyahu’s plane may avoid New York airport amid concerns over Mamdani
An Israeli newspaper reported on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane will not land at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York during his visit to the Unite
More than 160 Irish athletes call for football boycott against Israel
More than 160 Irish athletes have signed an open letter calling on Ireland’s national football team to boycott its next two matches against Israel in the UEFA Nations League, the Irish Sport for Pa
Egypt reaffirms rejection of Palestinian displacement in talks with US Jewish organisations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of the displacement of Palestinians during talks with representatives of several American Jewish organizations on the sid
Hind Rajab Foundation files criminal complaint in Italy against Israeli soldier
The Hind Rajab Foundation said on Monday that it had filed a criminal complaint with Italian authorities against an Israeli soldier who it says is currently visiting Italy, accusing him of involvem
Jordan FM says Gaza aid is expiring in warehouses as Israel restricts entry
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Monday that humanitarian aid intended for the Gaza Strip was expiring in warehouses because Israel was preventing it from entering the territory, and
Tunisian defence committee says 15 detained after march supporting Gaza Flotilla activists
A Tunisian defence committee said on Monday that 15 people had been detained following demonstrations calling for the release of four activists associated with the Steadfastness Flotilla, an initia
Hamas calls on ‘Peace Council’ members to take action over Israeli ceasefire violations
Hamas on Monday called on Arab and Islamic countries participating in the Peace Council to take what it described as a “clear and practical stance” in response to Israeli violations of
Pro-Palestinian activists cover ‘State of Israel’ Street sign in São Paulo
Pro-Palestinian activists in Brazil temporarily covered a street sign bearing the name “Estado de Israel” (State of Israel) in São Paulo with a sticker reading “Free Palestine, from the river to th
Egyptian-Houthi struggle for control of the Red Sea
Egypt stands to suffer some of the greatest losses from the escalating tensions in Bab Al-Mandab and the Red Sea, amid serious concerns that disruption to shipping through the Suez Canal could result in heavy economic, security and strategic costs. The Houthis’influence in Yemen, coupled with their intensifying attacks on Saudi territory and facilities and their control of strategic sites and islands at the entrance to the Red Sea, poses a serious threat to Egyptian influence
Iran threatens US with new weapons, new targets If US attacks
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Monday that if the United States launches another attack on Iran, Tehran will deploy new weapons and strike targets that have not bee
Moroccan migrant risks life hiding under Real Valladolid team bus to reach Spain
A 17-year-old Moroccan migrant reached the Iberian Peninsula from Ceuta after hiding underneath a bus carrying Spanish second-division football club Real Valladolid, which was returning from a match played in the North African city, the club confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Monday. Club sources said the teenager was found curled up between the bus’s rear wheels after travelling more than 100 kilometres on board.
UN condemns continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges restraint
The UN reiterated Monday its condemnation of persistent cross-border attacks launched by Yemeni Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including attempted strikes aimed at Riyadh, Anadolu reports. “We
Iranian president’s media team denied US visa, says official
An Iranian official said Monday that the US refused visas to the media team accompanying President Masoud Pezeshkian on his planned visit Tuesday to New York for the 81st session of the UN General
Israel blocks Gaza patients from leaving for treatment for 2nd day over Jewish holidays
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Israel moves towards dialogue with Austrian party founded by former Nazis
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Israel: Far-right activists protest outside parents’ home of Israeli film Naza director
Dozens of far-right Israeli activists protested outside the home of the parents of NAZA filmmaker Rachel Szor in Savyon, central Israel, on Wednesday evening, chanting slogans including “death pena
Muslim Brotherhood says it has begun mediation contacts amid Yemen escalation
The Muslim Brotherhood said it had begun contacts aimed at helping de-escalate fighting in Yemen between the Houthis and Yemeni government and Saudi forces, calling for an immediate halt to hostili
Gaza public works ministry says around 3,000 buildings at risk of collapse
Around 3,000 buildings across the Gaza Strip have been classified as dangerous or at risk of collapse, Gaza’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing said on Wednesday, warning that damaged stru
IOM says 2,776 Yemenis crossed into Djibouti amid west coast fighting
More than 2,700 Yemenis have crossed into Djibouti since the beginning of September amid escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast, while more than 104,000 people have been displaced wi
CBO estimates US war with Iran has cost $38 billion, strained munitions stockpiles
The United States’ war with Iran has cost approximately $38 billion after more than six months of fighting and has placed significant pressure on US munitions inventories, according to a repo
The Mangoush affair, three years on: Palestine remains a red line in Libya’s foreign policy
When news broke, in 2023, that Libya’s first female foreign minister, Najla Al-Mangoush, had secretly met her Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, in Rome, most Libyans were stunned. It was, as far as i
At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan
At least 60 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, while other miners are believed to remain trapped underground, according to reports from the
Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with David Miller: The British Employment Appeal Tribunal Verdict: Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism
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Family says Israeli police informed them of Palestinian detainee’s death without providing circumstances
The family of 21-year-old Palestinian detainee Moataz Nizam al-Atrash (Abu Sneineh) said Israeli police informed them on Wednesday that he had died in Israeli custody but provided no information ab
Israeli drone strikes kill nine Palestinians across Gaza
At least nine Palestinians were killed and around 40 others injured in a series of reported Israeli drone strikes across the Gaza Strip over a 24-hour period, according to Palestinian media reports
From Count Bernadotte to the ‘Gaza Board of Peace’
On the afternoon of 17th September 1948, a three-car convoy wound its way through the tense, war-torn streets of Jerusalem. Inside one of the vehicles sat Count Folke Bernadotte, the Swedish arist
Netanyahu vows to revoke citizenship of those who ‘defame’ Israeli soldiers in Gaza documentary NAZA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to revoke the citizenship of those who “defame” Israeli soldiers in NAZA, a documentary on killings in Gaza, and impose significantly hi
Lewis Hamilton backs Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour removal for Palestine remarks
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed support for US rapper Macklemore after he was removed from the US leg of Ed Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestinian remarks, Anad
Syrian army chief visits Khmeimim Air Base, meets Russian military commanders
Syrian Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. Ali al-Naasan inspected Khmeimim Air Base in western Latakia province on Wednesday and met Russian military commanders stationed there, according to the Defe
Is Europe restraining Israel—or merely protecting the two-state illusion?
This time, Europe seems serious about holding Israel accountable – or at least that is what 11 European countries, together with Canada, want us to believe. On September 8, Canada, Denmark, F
Turkiye delivers 2,000 tons of flour to Palestinian refugees, displaced families in Lebanon
Turkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has delivered 2,000 tons of flour to Palestinian refugees and displaced families in Lebanon. A ceremony marking the delivery was h
No peace in Middle East without 2-state solution: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that lasting peace in the Middle East is impossible without a two-state solution for the Palestinians, Anadolu reports. “In the context
Israeli government ‘not gaining friends, losing allies all over’: Top UK diplomat
The British foreign secretary said the Israeli government is losing friends and allies because of its actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, which he said have mobilized people around the wor
Iran rejects German chancellor’s claims on nuclear program, regional allies
Iran on Wednesday rejected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s accusations concerning Tehran’s nuclear program and regional allies, accusing Berlin of presenting a “knowingly distorted” narrative, A
117 journalists displaced from Yemen’s western coast amid escalation: Report
At least 117 journalists and media workers have been displaced from Yemen’s western coastal city of Mokha and surrounding areas amid a military escalation since the beginning of September, th
European Parliament’s Left Group accuses von der Leyen of ‘double standards’ over Ukraine and Israel
The Left group in the European Parliament accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of applying “glaring double standards” in her foreign policy after she criticized attacks on civ
Israeli forces arrest 16 Palestinians, demolish homes, Bedouin community structures in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces arrested 16 Palestinians, including two women and two teenagers, and demolished Bedouin community and Palestinian structures across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, according to
US senator vows to block $2.8B arms transfer to Israel
US Sen. Chris Van Hollen vowed Wednesday to block a proposed $2.8 billion arms transfer to Israel, criticizing the provision of heavy munitions amid persistent bombardments across the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.
US filmmaker Oliver Stone says America has ‘hunger for war’
Oscar-winning US filmmaker Oliver Stone criticized what he described as America’s continuing militarism, saying the country has a “hunger for war” and warning of the risk of an ev
Nature has its say in Gaza
For nearly three years, Palestinians in Gaza have been taught, brutally, that almost everything necessary for ordinary human life can be destroyed or turned into an instrument of war. A home can di
Saudi Arabia warns of Houthi threats to Red Sea navigation
Saudi Arabia warned Wednesday that attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group pose a threat to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, calling for joint international action to protect key waterwa
Russian satellites likely gave Iran targeting edge against US assets: Report
Russian spy satellites likely provided Iran with intelligence that helped improve the precision of its attacks against US military assets in the Middle East, according to a CNN report aired Wednesd
Israeli army demolishes Palestinian Bedouin settlement in occupied West Bank
The Israeli army demolished a Palestinian Bedouin settlement in the northern occupied West Bank where more than 20 Palestinians had lived for more than 20 years, Anadolu reports. According to a sta
Belgian university rector urges government to allow entry of 13 Gazan students
The rector of Belgium’s KU Leuven University called on the government to allow 13 Palestinian students from Gaza to enter the country and begin their studies, public broadcaster VRT reported
70% of hospital generators in Gaza out of service: Health Ministry
About 70% of electricity generators at hospitals in the Gaza Strip have gone out of service due to shortages of fuel, oil, and spare parts amid the ongoing Israeli blockade, the Health Ministry sai
5 children among 20 Palestinians killed as war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City
At least 20 Palestinians, including five children, were killed Wednesday when a residential building housing displaced people that had been damaged during Israel’s genocidal war collapsed in wester
Zionist billionaire pressure to silence Macklemore sparks exodus from Ed Sheeran tour
Ed Sheeran’s backing band and three supporting acts have withdrawn from his tour after Macklemore was dropped following pressure from billionaire Robert Kraft and other stadium owners over the rapp
Global Alliance for Palestine unveils legislative advocacy initiative ahead of October day of action
Following the announcement of its global mobilisation window from October 9–11, 2026 – culminating in a Global Day of Action on Saturday, October 10 – the Global Alliance for Palestine
Pakistan’s bet: Power without becoming a pawn
Small and middle powers rarely choose their geography. They only choose what to do with it. Pakistan sits at the seam of South Asia, the Gulf, and China. It cannot out-produce Beijing. It cannot ou
Gaza healthcare system nears collapse as logistical support halts
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Gaza: Six-storey building collapses with 60 inside
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Trump plans $2.8bn sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel
The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons package for Israel containing 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, despite longstanding concerns over the devastating impact of the munitions on ci
Riyadh phones Tel Aviv: From petro-power to palace panic
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Houthi official denies targeting Mecca with drone
The Houthi group on Wednesday denied targeting Mecca with a drone, after the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a drone south of the holy city before it entered restricted airspace. Mohamm
Israeli army chief tells Netanyahu Hamas defeated, confrontation over
Israeli army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz that Hamas had suffered a military defeat and that the confrontation with the group wa
Israeli forces detain Palestinian-American journalist in Bethlehem
Israeli forces detained Palestinian-American journalist Naqaa Hamed at a military checkpoint in Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem, on Tuesday evening, local sources said. The forces stopped Hamed as she
UN urges access for international investigators to Gaza as hundreds of bodies remain under rubble
The United Nations on Tuesday called for international investigators to be given access to all parts of Gaza to help gather evidence, as hundreds of bodies are recovered from under the rubble nearl
Bombing Iran Can Destroy Targets, Not Political Memory
Military damage can be measured quickly. Strategic success depends on whether force changes Tehran’s political calculations rather than reinforcing the meaning of resistance. New U.S. strikes on Ir
Houthis deny threat to Mecca from Yemen
A Houthi military source has “categorically denied any threat from Yemen targeting Mecca or other holy sites,” according to a statement carried by the movement’s Saba news agency. The source
Malaysia vows action against shipments aiding Israel’s military
Malaysia will take decisive action against shipments passing through its territory that support Israel’s military, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday. Ibrahim posted on X a report s
Yemeni military source says Houthis dug trenches and laid mines near Bab al-Mandab
Houthi forces have dug trenches in mountainous areas overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait and laid mines in the strategic maritime corridor, an unnamed Yemeni military source told the German Press
Israel Hayom report examines Iran’s religious and academic networks in Thailand amid anti-Israel protests
Iran has spent years developing religious, educational and academic ties in Thailand that could provide Tehran with channels for influencing public discourse, including attitudes toward Israel, acc
Likud and Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit clash over makeup of next Israeli government
A public dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit intensified on Tuesday over the potential composi
Hamas calls for international investigation into violations revealed in ‘NAZA’ documentary
Hamas on Tuesday called for an independent international investigation into Israeli military targeting practices in Gaza presented in the documentary “NAZA.” In a statement, Hamas said the film, wh
Qatar says Israeli settler visits to Al-Aqsa risk fuelling regional tensions
Qatar on Tuesday condemned repeated visits by Israeli settlers to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, warning that the activity could contribute to heightened tensions and undermine efforts t
Israeli Settlers Steal Dozens of Grape Crates from Palestinian Farm Near Hebron
Israeli settlers stole around 50 crates of grapes from a Palestinian farm east of Hebron in the occupied West Bank as Israeli soldiers and police were present at the scene, according to Palestinian
US energy chief says Saudi pipeline operations to resume within days: Report
Saudi Arabia’s key East-West crude oil pipeline is expected to resume operations “very soon,” US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC on Tuesday, Anadolu reports. “This will be a brief and tempo
UN ‘deeply concerned’ over Yemen internal displacement amid escalating hostilities
The UN on Tuesday expressed its deep concern over the situation in Yemen, as escalating hostilities have displaced more than 100,000 people and disrupted humanitarian operations, Anadolu reports. U
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty urge EU to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International called on the EU on Tuesday to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, urging European Commission President
Germany’s Merz urges Iran not to carry conflict into Iraq, end Hormuz blockade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran on Tuesday to stop its destabilizing activities in the region and to not extend the conflict into Iraq through its proxies, Anadolu reports. Speaking at
Longtime Palestine advocate Liam Cunningham criticises Ed Sheeran over Macklemore’s removal from tour
Irish actor and longtime Palestine advocate Liam Cunningham criticised Ed Sheeran after rapper Macklemore was removed from the remaining US dates of the British singer’s Loop Tour, Anadolu reports.
Israeli fire kills 4 Palestinians, injures others in latest Gaza ceasefire violations
Four Palestinians were killed and several others injured in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, in the latest violations of an ongoing ceasefire agreement, medics said, Anado
Libya suspends production operations at 3 oil sites following closure of major pipeline
Libya’s National Oil Corporation announced Tuesday that production and operations at three oil sites were suspended after members of the Petroleum Facilities Guards closed the valve on the Al-Hamad
UN rights chief says Israeli bulldozers continue levelling Gaza ‘with no respect for the dead’
The UN human rights chief said on Tuesday that many areas in Gaza continue to be levelled by Israeli bulldozers, criticizing the lack of respect for the dead under the rubble, Anadolu reports. R
‘In accordance with international law’ guarantees Israel’s impunity
Praising the bare minimum in terms of statements in support of Palestine has long been treated like a diplomatic breakthrough. BRICS’s New Delhi Declaration was no exception. Following the 18th su
UN says West Bank women face heightened risks amid violence, restrictions
Women and girls in the occupied West Bank face heightened risks of violence, displacement, and movement restrictions, according to a new analysis by UN Women released Tuesday, Anadolu reports. The
Israeli wars may cost Lebanon over $27B, prime minister says
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that the economic cost of Israel’s wars on Lebanon since 2023 may exceed $27 billion, stressing that reconstruction is beyond the state’s current ca
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Palestinian president arrives in Egypt for 2-day official visit
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to Egypt, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported, Anadolu reports. Abbas was received at Cairo Intern
Syrian president says lifting sanctions opened door to investment, economic recovery
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stated on Tuesday that Syria was “born again” after sanctions against the country were lifted, saying their removal opened the way for economic recovery, foreign in
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts over ‘potential danger’ in Jeddah, Mecca, Taif
Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts Tuesday warning of a “potential danger” in Jeddah, Mecca and Taif in the country’s west, urging residents to seek shelter and follow official safety instruction
Is Saudi Arabia turning to Israel for help against Houthi attacks despite its new defence pact?
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Gaza dentists protest shortage of dental supplies caused by Israeli restrictions
Dentists in the Gaza Strip staged a protest on Tuesday, warning that dental treatment services could come to a complete halt due to severe shortages of essential medical supplies, which they said I
China urges diplomatic end to Iran war as US admits ammunition shortages
China on Tuesday called for political and diplomatic solutions to the US-Iran war after the Pentagon inspector general reported ammunition shortages caused by the conflict, Anadolu reports. Beijing
US airmen faced 1,200 alert conditions during Operation Epic Fury
US Air Force personnel supporting Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East weathered 1,200 “Alarm Red” conditions amid Iranian missile and drone attacks, completed 48 runway repairs, and
Iran says 2 MQ-1 drones intercepted near Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that two MQ-1 drones were intercepted and “destroyed” near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such drone it says it has downed in
Israeli opposition seeks to bar Ben-Gvir’s party from Knesset election
Israel’s opposition Democrats party asked the Central Elections Committee on Monday to disqualify the Jewish Power party, led by extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, from the Oct.
Iranian strikes cause $184m damage to US Gulf facilities
Iranian strikes caused an estimated $184 million in damage to US diplomatic facilities in four Gulf countries, according to a Pentagon inspector general’s report. The report, published by The
Trump says he is ‘open’ to engaging with Iran
US President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday that he was “open” to engaging with Iran to end the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in February. “The failing Na
Norway moves to ban trade with West Bank Israeli settlements
Norway is preparing legislation to ban trade in products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, joining several Western countries that announced similar measures last week. Offenders c
IOM warns Sudan’s humanitarian system could collapse within weeks
Sudan’s humanitarian system could collapse within weeks due to funding shortages and the near depletion of emergency relief supplies, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warned on Monday. IOM Director General Amy Pope said in a statement: “We simply
Why europe finds it easier to punish israeli settlers than to pressure israel
For decades, the European Union has said that its relationship with Israel is built not only on trade, science and security cooperation, but also on human rights and international law. This is not
MSF says staff member injured in Israeli strike on bus in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike damaged a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) bus carrying humanitarian workers in Gaza City on Monday, injuring one staff member, the organisation said. In a statement posted on X,
Palestinian woman gives birth in Israel’s Damon prison following arrest during pregnancy
Palestinian prisoner Dana Joudeh, 35, from Iraq al-Tayeh in Nablus governorate, gave birth to a baby girl on Monday inside Israel’s Damon prison in northern occupied Palestine, six months after being placed under administrative deten
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Iraqi court sentences Najaf butcher to 10 years for selling spoiled pork as beef and mutton
An Iraqi court on Monday sentenced a butcher to 10 years in prison for selling pork deemed unfit for human consumption while presenting it to customers as beef or mutton, according to Iraq’s
Iranian body lists 77 vessels for violating Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz protocols
An Iranian maritime organisation has placed 77 vessels on a non-compliance list for violating Tehran’s protocols for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a list published by the organ
Israeli army chief orders investigation into documentary revealing AI-assisted Gaza strikes
Israeli military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on Monday ordered an investigation into the leak of classified material used in a documentary that examines the Israeli military’s use of artificial
Iran issues passive defence plan for 3 scenarios, including full-scale war
Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff has issued a nationwide passive defence directive outlining preparations for three possible scenarios: the end of war, a ceasefire, and full-scale war, Anadolu rep
Report: Israeli military faces $13.1 billion funding shortfall as stockpiles come under pressure
The Israeli military is facing a funding shortfall estimated at 40 billion shekels ($13.1 billion) as it seeks to replenish weapons stockpiles and restore capabilities after nearly three years of s
Norway moves to criminalising trade with Israeli settlements, other Western countries consider similar steps
Norway is moving toward legislation that would criminalise certain commercial dealings with businesses in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, while several other Western countries are co
Hubris in action: Netanyahu and the warnings of 7th October
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Pro-Palestinian activist sues Columbia University over ‘systematic discrimination’
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil announced Monday that he is suing Columbia University and one of its deans, accusing them of systematic discrimination against Palestinian students, Anadolu
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after his comments on Palestine
US rapper Macklemore was removed on Monday from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after several venues allegedly objected to his participation following his public statements of support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, Anadolu reports. Macklemore, who has repeatedly spoken out in support of Palestinians and called
UN voices ‘deep concern’ over Israeli strikes killing civilians across Gaza
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) voiced “deep concern” Monday over Israeli military strikes hitting densely populated areas across the Gaza Strip and co
Vance says US in direct talks with Houthis after Red Sea island seizure
US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Washington has been engaged in “direct conversations” with the Houthis and is “on top” of the situation following the Iran-backed
Has Palestine become an election issue in Latin America’s largest country?
Brazil is experiencing one of its most polarised electoral battles, as the race intensifies between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former
Trump says Iran wants deal with US ‘quickly and badly’
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington “quickly and badly,” while saying he would decide whether the US engages with Tehran, Anadolu
Announcing the Shortlist for the 2026 Palestine Book Awards
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Israeli rights group accuses Israel of seeking to erase Palestinian presence in occupied West Bank
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem on Monday accused Israel of seeking to erase the Palestinian presence in the occupied West Bank through a series of interconnected policies aimed at reshaping th
21 Palestinians, including children, injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip despite truce
Twenty-one Palestinians, including four children, were injured Monday in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire agreement in force since last October, Anadolu reports. In the latest
Several Belgian university rectors denounce political deadlock over arrival of Gazan students
Several Belgian university rectors criticized on Monday the lack of government consensus over the arrival of Gazan scholarship students, according to the Belga news agency. Rectors reportedly publi
20 Israeli occupier families seize land in Jordan Valley
Twenty Israeli occupier families have seized land in the Jordan Valley, eastern occupied West Bank as Israel continues to expand illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory. The occupiers on M
Israeli channel says Europeans could face up to 10 years in prison for trade with settlements
European countries are moving toward prison sentences that could be as long as 10 years for individuals and companies involved in trade with Israeli illegal settlements built on occupied Palestinia
Satellite images show damage to Saudi fuel depot, military site after Houthi attacks
Satellite imagery shows extensive damage to a Saudi Aramco fuel depot and apparent damage to a military site in southern Saudi Arabia following recent Yemen’s Houthi attacks, according to ana
Russia says Gulf instability rapidly worsening global oil market situation
The situation in global oil markets is rapidly deteriorating amid instability in the Persian Gulf, with major volumes of oil being removed from international supply, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Saudi crown prince receives US Central Command chief in Jeddah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper and his accompanying delegation in Jeddah on Monday, state news agency SPA reported. During the meeting, th
Iran police chief says 6,000 people arrested so far over January protests
Iranian authorities have arrested 6,000 people so far over their alleged involvement in anti-government protests and unrest in January, the country’s police chief said on Monday, Anadolu reports. I
Houthis claim large-scale missile, drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis on Monday claimed to have carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on a Saudi air base in the southern city of Khamis Mushait, Anadolu reports. Houthi military spokesman Y
Iran says Oman meeting canceled at Saudi Arabia’s request
Iran said on Monday that a planned meeting in Oman involving foreign ministers from Gulf countries and Tehran was canceled at Saudi Arabia’s request, Anadolu reports. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esm
Qatar to help determine fate of 3 Iranian pilots: Red Crescent Society
Qatar has agreed to help determine the fate of three Iranian pilots whose whereabouts remain unclear, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Monday. The case dates back to March 2, when two Iran
Israel kills 2 in Gaza, raising death toll from genocide to 73,786: Health Ministry
Gaza’s Health Ministry said Monday that two more Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll from Israel’s genocide over nearly three years to 73,786, Anadolu reports. In
Israeli settler seen abusing 5 Palestinian children in Hebron
A video circulating on Sunday evening showed an armed Israeli settler abusing five Palestinian children in Beit Ummar, in the Hebron governorate of the occupied West Bank. According to Palestine TV
Ansar Allah, Gaza, and the Great Gulf Contradiction
Half a billion Arabs inhabit a region drowning in weapons. There are millions of men under arms, fleets of American and European combat aircraft, missile batteries, intelligence agencies, foreign b
Gaza Health Ministry says WHO to stop diesel supplies to over 20 hospitals
Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh said Monday that the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to stop supplying diesel to more than 20 hospitals and health centers in the be
US ready to supply nuclear fuel to Iran if nuclear issue resolved, Energy Secretary says
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States would be prepared to provide Iran with nuclear fuel if the Iranian nuclear issue is resolved. Bloomberg quoted Wright as saying: “We can supp
Likud seeks to bar two Arab lists from Israel’s next Knesset election
Israel’s Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Sunday it plans to submit requests to prevent the Joint List and the United Arab List (Ra’am) from running in the
Oman FM announces postponement of Iran-Gulf states meeting in Salalah
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced on Sunday that a regional meeting scheduled to be held in Salalah on Monday has been postponed “to ensure consensus”. Albusaidi wrote on X: In the i
Israeli culture minister seeks to revoke citizenship of ‘NAZA’ film directors
Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar said on Sunday evening that he would seek to revoke the Israeli citizenship of the directors of the Israeli film NAZA, after it won the Jury Prize at
UN chief denies plans to transfer Gaza education system to UNESCO
The United Nations has categorically denied reports that it plans to transfer the education system in the Gaza Strip from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to UNESCO. UN
Sudan says electricity interconnection capacity with Egypt increased to 75 MW
Sudan’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has announced that the electricity interconnection capacity between Sudan and Egypt has been increased to 75 megawatts, as the two countries move ahea
Turkey’s FM says Israeli strikes on Syria are indirectly benefiting ISIS
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday said Israeli military operations in Syria of weakening the country’s capabilities and indirectly benefiting ISIS, as he held talks with Syrian F
Syria raises fuel prices by up to 40% amid higher import costs and refinery maintenance
Syria raised prices for petroleum products on Sunday by between approximately 9 and 40 percent, with the government attributing the increases to higher global procurement costs and maintenance work
Report: Israel raises naval readiness as Houthis gain ground near Bab el-Mandeb
Israel has stepped up the readiness of its naval forces amid growing concern over advances by Yemen’s Houthi group near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth re
Palestinian sources: Marwan Barghouti proposes unified Fatah list for legislative elections
Imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti has proposed forming a unified electoral list bringing together different factions and currents within the movement ahead of the Palestinian legislative ele
Palestinian embassy announces agreement for free heart surgeries for children in Egypt
The Palestinian Embassy in Cairo announced on Sunday that it had reached an agreement with the Swiss United Hope Foundation to provide free heart surgeries for eligible Palestinian children in Egyp
Palestine’s energy sovereignty: Who controls the switch?
In Gaza, keeping a medical device running can depend on access to engine oil. A Reuters report published on 10 September 2026 describes shortages of lubricants, spare parts and fuel threatening gen
Yemen bans entry, circulation of all Iranian goods, products
Yemen’s internationally recognized government decided Sunday to ban the entry and circulation of all Iranian goods and products, according to the state-run Saba news agency. The National Comm
Nearly 100,000 displaced in Sudan’s Blue Nile state since January amid fighting: UN agency
Nearly 100,000 people have been displaced in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile state since January amid escalating fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the UN Int
1 missing, 13 rescued after vessel attacked off Oman in Strait of Hormuz
India on Sunday said 13 crew members were rescued, while one remains missing after an attack on a vessel off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. India’s Ministry of Ex
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts of ‘potential danger’ in southwestern areas
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense issued emergency alerts of a “potential danger” on Sunday in the southwestern city of Abha and Khamis Mushait governorate, before later announcing that the threat
37 Palestinian journalists held in Israeli jails, rights group says
Israel is holding 37 Palestinian journalists in its prisons, including 19 under administrative detention without charge or trial, the Palestinian Prisoner Society said Sunday. The nongovernmental g
Over 82,000 displaced from Yemen’s western coast since early September: UN migration agency
More than 82,000 people have been displaced from Yemen’s western coastal provinces since the beginning of September due to ongoing fighting, including more than 2,000 who have reached Djibouti, the
Trump forecasts end to Iran war around November US midterm elections
US President Donald Trump claimed Sunday that Tehran “wants to make a deal” to end the war, forecasting a rapid decline in domestic fuel costs once hostilities cease, Anadolu reports. &
Saudi foreign minister says kingdom’s security ‘not open to compromise’
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Sunday that the kingdom will not accept any threat to its security, warning that continued escalation in the region risks widening the confronta
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The age-old debate between faith and atheism emerged alongside the very first stirrings of human consciousness. It is a centuries-long conflict that has consumed rivers of ink and fueled fierce int
BRICS must reject ‘occupation, settler colonialism,’ and ‘settler terrorism’: Malaysian premier
BRICS must reject “occupation, settler colonialism,” and “settler terrorism,” as Israel’s “aggression” in the Middle East has affected “far beyond
Iran says Monday’s meeting in Oman to focus on new maritime route in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a planned meeting in Oman on Monday will focus on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. Araghchi told the London-based Ara
Over 1,500 fighters killed in month-long Yemen clashes: Pro-government force
More than 1,500 fighters from both sides were killed in month-long clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group along the country’s western coast, according to local media on Sunda
Israeli army preparing for broader military escalation in occupied West Bank: Media
The Israeli army is preparing for a broad escalation in the occupied West Bank in the coming days that could include taking control of additional Palestinian refugee camps and conducting large-scal
2 children among 11 Palestinians arrested in Israeli raids in West Bank
The Israeli army arrested 11 Palestinians, including two children, during raids across the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa. Israeli forces detai
Gaza hospital generators stop operating amid shortages of fuel, oil: Health Ministry
Several electricity generators at hospitals in the Gaza Strip have stopped operating due to shortages of oil, spare parts and fuel, the Health Ministry said Sunday, Anadolu reports. The ministry sa
Israel wins the battlefield. It is losing the bench and the ballot box
Israel can still win the war in Gaza. It cannot win the argument that follows it. That is the gap accountability advocates keep pointing to, and it is the gap Israel’s own allies in Europe ar
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reject Trump’s claim of US control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, warning that US vessels approaching the strategic waterway
Israel launches fresh airstrikes, artillery attacks on southern Lebanon
Israeli forces launched fresh airstrikes and artillery attacks on several areas of southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to the state-run National News Agency (NNA), Anadolu reports. Israeli warpla
Iran says leaving nuclear treaty, revising nuclear doctrine ‘easily achievable’
Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and a revision of its nuclear doctrine are “easily achievable,” an Iranian parliamentary spokesman said Sunday. Abbas Goudarzi, spo
2 Palestinians killed, 13 injured in Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Gaza
Two Palestinians were killed and 13 others injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in southern Gaza City on Sunday, a medical source told Anadolu Agency. The source said an Israeli d
From maximum pressure to maximum leverage: What a US-Iran nuclear deal should look like
The nuclear confrontation with Iran is again moving in two opposite directions. On 9 September, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors referred Iran to the UN Security Council
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Paris over Gaza war
A pro-Palestinian demonstration was held in Paris on Saturday, with protesters calling for a boycott of Israel and an end to the European Union’s partnership agreement with the country, Anadolu rep
Iraq announces phased reopening of Iran border crossings for passengers, trade
Iraq announced Sunday a phased resumption of passenger and commercial traffic through several border crossings with Iran, according to Iraqi media. Iraq’s Security Media Cell said passenger entry t
Egypt’s Sisi calls on Iran to halt escalation, seek peaceful settlement
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday called on Iran to make every possible effort to halt regional escalation and reach a comprehensive and sustainable peaceful settlement to the crisi
Israeli forces raid Palestinian journalist’s home in northern West Bank
Israeli forces on Saturday raided the home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi in the northern occupied West Bank, beat his son, and gave him one hour to turn himself in, according to local so
Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with John Fozzie Miller: The stalemate in Gulf grinds on, what will Trump do next?
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