Middle East

IDF opens investigation of Palestinian death outside Bethlehem

Ahmed Jamal Mahmoud was shot dead after throwing stones at vehicles outside Bethlehem.

Hunger stalks Yemen's remote villages after four years of war

The United Nations says about 80 percent of the population needs some form of humanitarian assistance and two-thirds of all districts in the country are in a "pre-famine" state.

Fatah glorifies Ariel terrorist: Heroic martyr - report

Iran Supreme leader Khamenei: We successfully resisted U.S. sanctions

Iran has faced economic hardship since US President Donald Trump withdrew from a multilateral nuclear deal last year and reimposed sanctions.

Iran says four of a group of kidnapped security personnel freed - report

Iran’s Shi’ite Muslim authorities say militant groups operate from safe havens in Pakistan and have repeatedly called on the neighbouring country to crack down on them.

Settlers reject protective bunkers West Bank bus stops

“The fortifications were placed without prior coordination with the [YESHA Council],” its chairman Hananel Dornai said.

After eight years of civil war, can Syria be reassembled?

The figures are blurred, but it’s clear that it will take a lot of effort and treasure to put the country back together – if it’s to happen at all.

New housing spiked only in West Bank settlements and Tel Aviv in 2018

On a percentage basis, West Bank settlements also saw the largest spike in housing finishes, 28% compared to the 3% increase in 2018 the rest of the country.

Terrorist throws rock at bus traveling near Ariel - IDF

One woman was treated for shock, according to the first response team United Hatzalah.

Rouhani promises wage increase for public servants amid protests

The announcement was unexpected as earlier this month the Iranian government said it was unsure about whether or not salaries would be raised.

'Washington Post' slammed for Erdogan op-ed amid New Zealand controversy

On March 19, 'The Washington Post' published an oped by Erdogan titled ‘The New Zealand killer and the Islamic State are cut from the same cloth.'

U.S. says Iran missile program destabilizing Middle East

The United States has accused Iran of defying a U.N. Security Council resolution by carrying out a ballistic missile test and two satellite launches since December.

Saudis seek $20 billion for archaeological tourism destination

Amr Madani, chief executive of the Royal Commission for al-Ula, said in an interview this week he expects targeted investments to eventually generate 35,000 jobs.

Islamic State fighters pinned on Syrian riverbank, warplanes fly above

Some of ISIS's fighters are still holed up in the central Syrian desert and others have gone underground in Iraqi cities to wage an insurgent campaign to destabilize the government.

Man deported from UAE after 'celebrating' NZ mosque shooting

The company said the employee was deported by the UAE government.

Iranian fuel oil exports subverts U.S. sanctions

"Some buyers...will want Iranian oil regardless of U.S. strategic objectives to deny Tehran oil revenue, and Iran will find a way to keep some volumes flowing," said Peter Kiernan, lead energy analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit.

‘Give Purim charity to victims of mosque massacres’

Two Orthodox rabbis in New Zealand describe attacker as ‘manifestation of Amalek in our times’

Kushner's peace plan 'includes land swaps with Saudi Arabia,' book claims

A draft of the plan included an oil pipeline from Saudi Arabia to Gaza, according to newly released 'Kushner, Inc.'

Poll: Majority of Palestinians want Abbas to resign

They also said they oppose the 'deal of the century.'

Don't mention it - New Zealand’s Orwellian approach to terror

Calling the killer “terrorist, criminal, extremist,” New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asserted, “He will be, when I speak, nameless.”

Iraq-Syria-Iran hold 'tripartite' meeting against U.S. in Syria

“We have shown our unity in this war and fighting together against enemies,” Syrian President Bashar Assad said, according to Iran’s Tasnim news.

U.S.-backed SDF capture 157 Islamic State militants

"Our units monitored a group of terrorists, trailed them and captured 157 fully militarily equipped terrorists," a statement by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia said.

IDF prepares terrorist’s home for demolition – watch

"We will demolish their homes,” Netanyahu said on a tour of the area of the attack on Monday.

Kabul's expanding foreigner 'bubble' trades safety for isolation

Kabul police commander Sayed Mohammad Roshandil said in an interview that the green zone has been a major success.

Is Hamas oppressing the Gazans, too?

The official noted the dire economic situation in the Gaza Strip, saying that people can no longer tolerate it.