Middle East
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Egypt says Israel gas deal is commercial, not political
Egypt said a $35 billion gas deal with Israel is strictly commercial and involves no political agreements or government involvement.
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Israel, Hamas trade blame over stalled Gaza peace plan
Israel, Hamas blamed each other for undermining a U.S.-brokered peace plan in Gaza following the killing of a senior Hamas commander.
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Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza identified, returned
Israeli, Thai authorities identified and returned the remains of Sudhisak Rinthalak, the last Thai hostage from the October 7 Hamas attack.
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Yemeni Army, Southern Separatists Clash in Hadramout
Separatist STC forces clashed with the Yemeni army in Hadramout, storming key sites in Seiyun amid ongoing military operations.
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One Dead, Several Injured in Erbil Riots After Khor Mor Gas Field Attack
Authorities in Iraq’s Kurdistan region confirmed one death and several injuries following riots in Erbil’s Gwer area, linked to fallout from a rocket attack on the key Khor Mor gas field.
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Netanyahu Requests Presidential Pardon in Ongoing Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon from corruption charges, aiming to halt a trial that has divided the country.
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Gaza Health Ministry Reports Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 as Attacks Continue Despite Ceasefire
The Health Ministry in Gaza reported more than 70,100 deaths since October 7, 2023, as Israeli military operations continued despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Civilian casualties were reported over the weekend in various areas across Gaza.
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Palestinian American Teen Released from Israeli Detention After 9 Months Amid U.S. Pressure
Israeli authorities have released Palestinian American teenager Mohammed Ibrahim after holding him for more than nine months. The 16-year-old was arrested in the occupied West Bank on allegations he denies, prompting outcry from U.S. lawmakers and rights groups.
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Israeli Forces Impose Siege on West Bank’s Tubas Governorate, Displace Dozens of Families
More than 50,000 residents are cut off amid a new Israeli military operation encircling multiple towns in the northern West Bank.
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Israeli Military Launches New Operation in West Bank’s Tubas Region
Israeli forces launched a new military operation in the West Bank city of Tubas, citing intelligence on armed group activity and prompting curfews and evacuations.