#Middle East

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that Washington is preparing unprecedented economic pressure on Iran, though critics note the country already faces a naval blockade and thousands of sanctions. The administr…

As Israel prepares for October elections, analysts note that domestic concerns are shaping voter priorities more than the ongoing conflict and wars. Despite the broader regional turmoil, issues such as the economy, secur…

In Gaza, the scarcity of lighters has turned a basic necessity into a costly struggle, directly affecting families' ability to prepare meals. The lack of this simple tool often forces residents to choose between eating o…

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a beach cafe in Gaza, aiming to restore a cherished aspect of coastal life amid ongoing conflict. The cafe serves as a small symbol of normalcy and resilience for the commu…

Iran has accused Qatar of detaining three of its bomber pilots who were shot down in March. Qatar has denied the allegation, calling it misleading. The dispute adds tension to regional relations.

Cleanup crews are working along 12 kilometers of Omani coast after an oil spill from a grounded tanker. The spill is of Russian origin. Efforts are ongoing to contain the environmental damage.

Three Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank say they have been trapped inside their homes for nearly a week due to a siege by Israeli settlers. The families report being unable to leave or receive supplies. The …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Egypt could join the defence pact signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. He made the remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera, adding that the agreement is open to new m…

Israeli forces moved against rogue settlers besieging Palestinians on Thursday, amid unusually strong US criticism of the violence. The operation coincided with the inauguration of a new settlement elsewhere in the West …

Beekeepers in Gaza are working to restore their hives and collect honey from colonies that survived the conflict, despite widespread destruction. Ibrahim al-Dabbeh, head of the Cooperative Association of Beekeepers, repo…

Israeli settlers have surrounded three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including a property owned by a Palestinian American. The US ambassador described the siege as a 'horrific act of terror'. The esca…

Israeli troops moved against rogue settlers who were laying siege to Palestinians in the West Bank. The US ambassador criticized the settlers' actions as an 'act of terror,' while Israel simultaneously inaugurated a new …

Iran's military command spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari rejected President Trump's claim that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a lie. He asserted that the waterway remains fully under Iranian c…

Syria's former economic hub Aleppo, heavily damaged by fighting from 2012 to 2016 and a 2023 earthquake, is undergoing significant reconstruction. Restoration efforts are focusing on the city's treasured historic monumen…

Yemeni government forces reported that they repelled a Houthi attack in Taiz, as military escalation continues. The Yemeni government had announced days earlier that it was attacking Houthi positions. The conflict in Yem…

A new Al Jazeera film features the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon's largest city. It explores the personal experiences of loss and the challenges faced by first responders in the region. The document…

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced a siege by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra as a 'horrific act of terror'. The Israeli army intervened after a US request but failed …

A Palestinian family in the West Bank had their home demolished, leaving them sleeping outside in extreme heat. The demolition occurred despite a court order that should have prevented it. The family expressed devastatio…

Palestinian women in Gaza are encountering significant legal obstacles when seeking divorce. Many are opting for quicker procedures that require sacrificing certain rights to avoid prolonged court battles. The situation …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon breach international law. He rejected Israel's claim that the destroyed villages were military sites. The comments come amid ongoing tensions alo…

Yemen's Houthi movement has announced a new naval blockade that could severely disrupt Saudi Arabian shipping lanes. The move threatens to reignite a full-scale war between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, escalating tensio…

The US military campaign against Iran has not forced Tehran to capitulate, prompting the Trump administration to intensify economic sanctions and impose a naval blockade to stifle oil exports. Facing munitions shortages …

Three Palestinian families in the village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank are being besieged inside their homes by Israeli settlers. The settlers have surrounded the residences, preventing the families from leaving. T…

Dozens of Israeli settlers besieged three Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra, cutting off their water, electricity, and essential supplies. The siege has left the families isolated and without basic n…

Oman's environmental authority reported that oil pollution from a stricken tanker has affected up to 40 kilometers of its coastline. The spill has reached the Omani coast, prompting environmental concerns. Authorities ar…

An unclassified Pentagon review has disclosed that U.S. military strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025. The report provides new details on civilian harm resulting from the U.S. campaign against Yemen's Houthi reb…

President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States maintains full command of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran insisted the US must comply with its demands. The exchange escalates tensions over the strategic waterwa…

An oil leak from a tanker that ran aground off Oman's coast has now reached the country's mainland beaches, according to the Environment Authority. Strong winds and monsoon currents are driving the spill, endangering mar…

The Israeli military attempted but failed to remove settlers who have been blockading Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra since the weekend. The settlers have been preventing essential supplies from enter…

Lebanon's parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making it the first Middle Eastern country to do so. Although no executions have been carried out since 2004, death sentences were still being handed do…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal of a US-backed Gaza peace plan has been interpreted by analysts as a diplomatic victory for Hamas. The militant group had agreed to a gradual disarmament in exchange fo…

Former US President Donald Trump reportedly took a covert military flight out of Turkey last month due to fears of an Iranian assassination plot. The operation involved transferring him between planes inside a catering t…

Continuous bombing in Gaza has severely disrupted the routines of autistic children, causing sensory shocks and behavioral relapses. Families struggle to provide stability amid the destruction and loss.

Israeli settlers demolished homes in a village near Jericho, leaving rubble and displacing Palestinian families. Critics accused the Israeli government of complicity in the destruction.

President Masoud Pezeshkian revealed difficulty contacting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since March. The president later claimed they held a lengthy meeting, highlighting internal tensi…

Israeli forces have arrested 23 Palestinians and demolished the home of a man killed in a confrontation with settlers in July. The United Nations has issued a warning that the situation in the occupied West Bank is reach…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza peace proposal put forward by former U.S. President Donald Trump, exposing growing friction between the two leaders. The disagreement highlights Trump's repor…

New reports claim that US President Donald Trump used a catering truck to secretly change aircraft in July after intelligence suggested an Iranian assassination plot involving a bomb. The incident highlights ongoing tens…

Brent crude oil prices climbed after fresh attacks dashed expectations for the Strait of Hormuz to resume normal operations. The renewed instability in the strategic waterway continues to disrupt global energy markets. A…

Syrians in Idlib, a former stronghold of the revolution, gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death. The verdict marks a symbolic moment for those who opposed his rule durin…

Iran's top security official reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States meets Tehran's conditions. The statement came during a visit by Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to T…

Yemen's government confirmed that a Houthi attack on the Egyptian-owned ship Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandeb strait killed six people. This marks the first reported fatalities among shipping crews linked to Houthi operation…

The US military announced it had struck a Panama-flagged ship attempting to approach an Iranian port in defiance of Washington's blockade. President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States maintains total control …

Widows in Gaza are struggling to survive alone in tent camps, burdened by the loss of their husbands and the daily challenges of displacement. They face insecurity, lack of resources, and the emotional toll of war. The r…

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks. The discussions focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. The outco…

A father and his sons in Gaza are forced to clear rubble from their destroyed home using only basic hand tools. They have no access to heavy machinery, making the task slow and arduous. The video shows the harsh reality …

An Egyptian-owned cargo ship was set on fire in the Bab al-Mandeb strait following a suspected Houthi attack. Video footage shows the vessel engulfed in flames. The attack highlights ongoing maritime security threats in …

Former President Trump stated the US has total control of the Strait of Hormuz. US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship that was attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The incident is part of ongoing tensions in t…

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war. The trial was held without Assad present. …

The number of miscarriages in Gaza has tripled between January and June compared to the previous six months, with over 3,950 cases recorded. Doctors report that approximately one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage, …

Lebanon has officially abolished the death penalty, becoming the first nation in the Middle East to do so. The decision was announced on August 11, 2026, marking a significant shift in regional human rights policy.

Turkey's parliament passed a bill on Monday offering limited amnesty to Kurdish PKK militants, marking a significant step in ongoing peace negotiations. The legislation aims to reintegrate former fighters and end decades…

Recent statements and actions from former President Trump have created uncertainty regarding the United States' approach toward Iran. The conflicting signals suggest a lack of coherent strategy, potentially complicating …

According to The Washington Post, President Donald Trump secretly departed the NATO summit in Ankara on a different military plane while the White House maintained the appearance that he was aboard Air Force One. The mov…

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his cousin Atef Najib to death. The trial is considered a landmark in the country's legal history. Further details are expected to emerge as the story dev…

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The verdict relates to the country's 14-year conflict that has resulted in ap…

The US Pentagon is requesting additional funding for the war against Iran, raising questions about current military expenditures. The video segment explores where American war money is being allocated. Critics argue the …

Reports indicate that a security threat from Iran forced Donald Trump to secretly change aircraft during a stop in Turkiye. He used a catering cart to transfer planes without informing the press pool or some White House …

According to the Washington Post, President Donald Trump secretly transferred to a military flight while in Turkey last month, after the White House had stated he was traveling on Air Force One. The unusual move was repo…

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired ballistic missiles at the towns of al-Makha and Marib on August 11, 2026. The attacks follow a similar strike on al-Makha and its port the previous day that killed seven people. The ongoing as…