Saudi royal slams ‘genocidal’ Israel, welcomes Trump
A senior Saudi royal termed Israel “genocidal” and an “apartheid” state on Saturday, as he called on incoming US President-elect Donald Trump to bring peace to the Middle East. Prince…
Israel strikes kill 52 in Lebanon as Hezbollah targets south Israel
BEIRUT – Lebanon said Israeli strikes Thursday on the country’s east and south killed 52 people, as raids also hit south Beirut and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel…
Israeli attack on Syria’s Palmyra kills 36 people, Syrian state media says
An Israeli attack on Syria’s historic city of Palmyra killed 36 people and wounded more than 50 on Wednesday after it hit residential buildings and an industrial zone, the Syrian…
Iran’s President calls on Pope Francis to use influence to stop war in Middle East
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Pope Francis to use his influence with Christian governments to stop war in the Middle East, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. “Encourage…
US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni capital Sanaa, elsewhere, Al Masirah TV says
The United States and Britain launched raids on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the Amran governorate and other areas, Al Masirah TV, the main television news outlet run by the Houthi…
Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse
Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show “seriousness” in talks, the foreign ministry said Saturday.…
Gaza mourns children killed in Israeli strike as death toll rises
GAZA STRIP (Palestinian territories)- A Gaza family sat weeping on Saturday over children killed by an Israeli strike as they were getting ready to play soccer, amid an intensified bombardment…
UN peacekeepers say Israel army damages south Lebanon position
BEIRUT, Lebanon – UN peacekeepers on Friday accused the Israeli army of damaging one of their south Lebanon positions in a “deliberate and direct” action against their forces. The incident…
Spain denies docking permission to Israel-bound US cargo vessels
The move comes after an investigation revealed dozens of vessels carrying US weapons for Israel were docked in Spain months after Madrid claimed to have implemented a ban. Agency Report…
Israel’s Netanyahu fires defence minister over ‘trust’ breakdown
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday after public differences over the ongoing war in Gaza, replacing him with former top diplomat Israel Katz. The…