Middle East
In prominent West Bank settlement, voters speak of uniting a fractured country
October 27, 2026
In prominent West Bank settlement, voters speak of uniting a fractured country
In the prominent Israeli settlement of Efrat in the occupied West Bank, voters said they were focused on uniting a…
Israelis are voting in one of the country’s most critical elections
October 27, 2026
Israelis are voting in one of the country’s most critical elections
Voting has begun in one of Israel’s most significant elections in its history. Voters are facing a familiar question: Should…
Syria closes Nasib border crossing with Jordan, suspends passenger travel and trade
October 27, 2026
Syria closes Nasib border crossing with Jordan, suspends passenger travel and trade
The Syrian General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs announced the closure of Nasib border crossing with Jordan, suspending the…
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
October 26, 2026
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Tel Aviv — When Israelis go the polls on October 27, they will face a familiar question: Should Benjamin Netanyahu, the…
US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses
October 26, 2026
US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses
US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major, military operations against Iran “within 96 hours…
The Iran war’s toxic impact on one of the planet’s most unique seas
October 25, 2026
The Iran war’s toxic impact on one of the planet’s most unique seas
Abu Dhabi — The conflict in the Middle East is shaping up to be yet another US war with a toxic…
Saudi Arabia issues urgent decision over filming attacks and military sites
October 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia issues urgent decision over filming attacks and military sites
Saudi Arabia on Saturday issued an urgent statement concerning the filming or documenting attacks against the country. “Filming, publishing, or…
Washington Post journalist says attack by Israeli West Bank settlers has only ‘strengthened’ her resolve
October 24, 2026
Washington Post journalist says attack by Israeli West Bank settlers has only ‘strengthened’ her resolve
Heidi Levine, the Washington Post journalist brutally attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank last week, said the…
At least 8 people killed in unprecedented shooting at church in Jordan
October 24, 2026
At least 8 people killed in unprecedented shooting at church in Jordan
At least eight people were killed and another 40 injured after gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan’s southern…
Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack
October 24, 2026
Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack
Israel began demolishing buildings and forcing residents to evacuate a neighborhood in the occupied West Bank on Friday, hours after…