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Israel says it struck Houthi-held ports and cargo ship in Yemen

The Israeli military says the strikes were a response to attacks by the Houthis, who later launched two missiles towards Israel and the occupied West Bank.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Netanyahu visits US as Trump puts pressure to agree Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

More than 80 Palestinians killed across Gaza as truce talks begin

US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel could occur this week as truce talks resume in Qatar.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Freedom Flotilla to sail for Gaza again after earlier ship seized

Freedom Flotilla to sail for Gaza again after earlier ship seized The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it is preparing to launch another aid mission to Gaza, weeks after Israeli forces seized one of its vessels in international waters. The group confirmed that its next boat, named Handala, will depart from the Italian port of Siracusa on 13 July in a renewed effort to challenge Israelโ€™s blockade of the coastal enclave....

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli air strikes hit Yemenโ€™s Hodeidah, Houthi media says

Israeli air strikes hit Yemenโ€™s Hodeidah, Houthi media says Israeli warplanes have reportedly launched air strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, according to Houthi-run Al Masirah TV. The reported attack comes shortly after the Israeli military threatened to target Yemen in response to continued Houthi operations in the Red Sea.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Syria: Wildfires ravage Latakia province for fourth consecutive day

Syria: Wildfires ravage Latakia province for fourth consecutive day Submitted by Reem Aouir on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 20:01 Fires continue to leave a trail of destruction in western Syria, with authorities sayingat least 10,000 hectares of forest and farmland have been destroyed Syria's Civil Defence, also known as The White Helmets, work to extinguish wildfires in Latakia province on 5 July 2025 (Syria Civil Defence/X) Off...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli court allows use of dead soldierโ€™s sperm for surrogacy

Israeli court allows use of dead soldierโ€™s sperm for surrogacy An Israeli court has approved the use of a soldierโ€™s sperm killed by Hamas, to conceive a child via surrogacy, granting his motherโ€™s request to have a grandchild after his death in Gaza. According to Channel 12, the court authorised the highly unusual procedure for Maor Eisenkot, an Israeli combat soldier killed during operations in Gaza in December 2023....

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli jets bomb multiple areas across Lebanon violating ceasefire, local media reports

Israeli jets bomb multiple areas across Lebanon violating ceasefire, local media reports Israeli warplanes have carried out a wave of air strikes across Lebanon, hitting several regions from the east to the south of the country, according to local media and video shared online. Lebanonโ€™s state-run National News Agency said at least three strikes targeted the outskirts of Bodai, a town in the eastern Baalbek area. Three...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?

Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington

Hamas said it has responded to the latest ceasefire proposal positively but there are still gaps to be bridged.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians

After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after โ€˜war of aggressionโ€™

Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran's military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza health ministry says over 750 killed by Israel while seeking aid

Gaza health ministry says over 750 killed by Israel while seeking aid Gazaโ€™s Health Ministry says eight people have been killed by Israel and more than 40 wounded in incidents linked to aid distribution in the past 24 hours alone. The figures bring the total number of Palestinians killed while trying to access food and essential aid to 751, with at least 4,931 wounded since the war began. According to officials, 6,860...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza health ministry reports 80 killed and 304 injured in past 24 hours

Gaza health ministry reports 80 killed and 304 injured in past 24 hours Gazaโ€™s Ministry of Health says hospitals across the territory have received 80 bodies and treated 304 people for injuries over the past 24 hours, as Israelโ€™s assault continues. Authorities warn the actual death toll is likely higher, with many victims still trapped under rubble or left on the streets, unreachable by emergency crews due to ongoing...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Islamic Jihad delegation arrives in Doha for Gaza ceasefire talks

Islamic Jihad delegation arrives in Doha for Gaza ceasefire talks Palestinian Islamic Jihad says its delegation has landed in Doha to take part in renewed negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. In a brief statement on Saturday, the armed group confirmed that its secretary-general, Ziyad al-Nakhalah, is heading the delegation. Islamic Jihad, which has been participating in talks alongside Hamas, is expected...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tony Blair Institute linked to Gaza plan condemned as ethnic cleansing: Report

Tony Blair Institute linked to Gaza plan condemned as ethnic cleansing: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 18:16 Documents show TBI staff were involved in discussions on a Gaza plan condemned for promoting ethnic cleansing Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (AFP) Off The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has been linked to a project widely condemned for proposing the...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gunboats target cargo vessel in Red Sea; crew abandons ship

The vessel is reportedly taking on water after being targeted with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Akash, India win second cricket Test against England at Edgbaston

Akash Deep took six wickets in the second innings as India levelled their five-match Test series against England 1-1.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel now faces adversaries that it cannot defeat

Once a master of narrative warfare, Israel is now losing to smartphones, social media, and the digital archive.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Brazilian president says world can not 'remain indifferent' to Israel's genocide in Gaza

Brazilian president says world can not 'remain indifferent' to Israel's genocide in Gaza Brazilโ€™s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the international community to take a stand against Israelโ€™s genocide in Gaza. โ€œWe cannot remain indifferent to the genocide carried out by Israel in Gaza, the indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians and the use of hunger as a weapon of war,โ€ Lula told the BRICS summit...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Brazilโ€™s leader Lula condemns Gaza โ€˜genocideโ€™ at BRICS

BRICS nations have been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel's bombing of Iran and its war on Gaza.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas security officer says group has lost control over most of Gaza

The officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Hebron locals denounce sheikhs' plan to declare independence and recognise Israel

Hebron locals denounce sheikhs' plan to declare independence and recognise Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 15:24 Locals dismiss Wall Street Journal report about 'Hebron sheikhs' plan to sever ties with Palestinian Authority The family of Wadee' al-Jaabari, one of the purported 'five sheikhs' that authored the letter, issued a statement denouncing the plan (Screengrab/X) Off Palestinian residents of...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Two IRGC personnel killed defusing explosives in Iran

Two IRGC personnel killed defusing explosives in Iran Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 15:25 IRGC says its members died while removing weaponry left by Israel after attacks People hold up pictures of slain Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders (L to R) Hossein Salami, Mohammad Bagheri, Gholam Ali Rashid and Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who were killed by recent Israeli strikes, as they attend a rally in...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday with followers in north Indian town

Cultural performances mark the occasion, while messages from global leaders are read out during the ceremony.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinians left 'without shelter and water' as settlers empty West Bank village

Palestinians left 'without shelter and water' as settlers empty West Bank village Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 11:54 After years of attacks, the last residents of Al-Mu'arrajat East dismantle their homes after a violent overnight raid A Palestinian Bedouin stands inside his home as others flee, while settler violence surges, near Jericho in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 4 July 2025...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Fatherโ€™s desperate search for daughter after deadly floods hit Texas camp

Distressed parents are searching for their missing daughters at the Christian summer camp hit by flash flooding in Texas

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Residents in Dutch town read names of Gazaโ€™s victims

Residents in the Dutch town of Nijmegen are reading aloud the names of Palestinian victims of Israelโ€™s war on Gaza.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ukraineโ€™s sovereignty was violated long before Trump

For years, governments in Kyiv have been pressured into implementing policies not in the interests of Ukrainians.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hezbollah chief says wonโ€™t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon

Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Whatโ€™s in Trumpโ€™s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israelโ€™s war on Gaza?

Discussions over a ceasefire are intensifying as Israel kills more Palestinians, sowing doubts that a deal can happen.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

FIFA Club World Cup semifinals: Qualified teams and full schedule

An epic all-European clash and an upstart Brazilian side takes on London's finest in the final four.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK re-establishes relations with Syria after 14 years

UK re-establishes relations with Syria after 14 years Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 12:09 David Lammy was pictured shaking hands with the new president as he advocated for a 'stable, more secure and prosperous' Syria British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Damascus (FCDO) Off The UK has fully re-established relations with Syria 14 years after severing ties with...

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Protesters arrested in the UK for supporting banned Palestine Action group

Demonstrators were arrested in London on suspicion of โ€˜terrorismโ€™ for showing support for a Palestine Action group.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets

China's embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East