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France opens 'complicity in genocide' probes over blocked Gaza aid

France opens 'complicity in genocide' probes over blocked Gaza aid French anti-terror prosecutors have opened probes into "complicity in genocide" and "incitement to genocide" after French-Israelis allegedly blocked aid intended for Gaza last year. The two investigations, opened after legal complaints, were also to look into possible "complicity in crimes against humanity" between January and May 2024, the anti-terror...

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

Jordan celebrate reaching first World Cup after win against Oman

Jordanians are celebrating their football team's first qualification for a FIFA World Cup following win in Oman.

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

US sanctions four ICC judges over Israel and Afghanistan investigations

US sanctions four ICC judges over Israel and Afghanistan investigations Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 06/06/2025 - 11:33 Four judges from Benin, Peru, Uganda and Slovenia are the latest targets of US sanctions on The Hague-based court Donald Trump speaks at the Gulf Cooperation Council, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seated behind him, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 May...

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

Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

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

US-backed GHF says Gaza aid sites remain shut as Israeli attacks kill 42

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which began distributing aid last week, has closed all its centres.

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

Death toll from Israeli strike on house in Jabalia rises to 10

Death toll from Israeli strike on house in Jabalia rises to 10 The death toll from an Israeli strike that targeted Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip earlier on Friday has risen to 10, according to Wafa news agency. An Israeli air strike targeted a house belonging to the Najjar family in Jabalia, killing at least 10 civilians and wounding several others. Elsewhere, an Israeli drone targeted a charging point for mobile...

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

British Palestinians demand UK action as Gaza relatives face starvation

British Palestinians demand UK action as Gaza relatives face starvation Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 06/06/2025 - 13:34 Community groups describe β€˜torture’ of watching relatives die from afar, as London rejects calls for family reunifications Palestinian children gather at a hot meal distribution point in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, 4 June 2025 (AFP) Off Basem Farajallah speaks with his sister in Gaza...

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

Trump v Musk: How did we get here?

The US president and the world’s richest man appear to have fallen out, how did we get here?

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

What are β€˜crypto kidnappings’ and why are they on the rise?

Attempted abductions of 'crypto tycoons' are becoming more frequent and insurance companies are cashing in.

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

European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges

EU affirms its unwavering support for the ICC, denouncing US sanctions as a threat to judicial independence and justice.

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

Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation

At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say.

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

UN human rights chief calls on US to withdraw sanctions on ICC judges

Volker Turk's intervention comes after the US sanctioned four judges over "illegitimate" targeting of Israel and the US.

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

Rubio sanctions ICC for 'targeting' Israel and US

The US secretary of state has accused the International Criminal Court of taking "illegitimate actions".

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Netanyahu confirms Israel arming clans opposed to Hamas in Gaza

Israel has been criticised for giving weapons to a group of "criminals and felons".

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Houthis launch missile at Tel Aviv airport

Houthis launch missile at Tel Aviv airport In response to Israel's bombardment of Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday, Yemen's Houthis said they launched a hypersonic ballistic missile in the direction of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The missile was shot down, the Israeli military said.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas: Israeli takeover of West Bank to be met with further 'resistance'

Hamas: Israeli takeover of West Bank to be met with further 'resistance' Hamas on Thursday responded to far-right Israeli cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich, who had announced hours earlier his plans for Israeli "sovereignty" over the entirety of the West Bank as he visited settlements there deemed illegal under international law. The plans, Hamas said in a statement, "are colonialist illusions that will collapse under...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump administration sanctions International Criminal Court judges

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctioned judges were involved in probes of US and Israeli military actions.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Do you think Israel has a right to exist?': NYC mayoral debate question sparks backlash

'Do you think Israel has a right to exist?': NYC mayoral debate question sparks backlash People on social media were enraged after moderators at New York City’s first mayoral primary debate singled out candidate Zohran Mamdani with pointed questions aboutIsrael, widely seen as an attempt to undermine his support for Palestinian rights. On Wednesday night, nine Democratic candidates went head to head at the first debate...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Spain beat France 5-4 in thriller to reach Nations League final

Yamal inspires Spain to thrilling 5-4 win over France to book a final against Iberian rivals Portugal.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Do you think Israel has a right to exist?': NYC mayoral debate question sparks backlash

'Do you think Israel has a right to exist?': NYC mayoral debate question sparks backlash Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 20:13 People questioned why Israel was relevant to the New York City mayor's race, saying candidate Zohran Mamdani was a victim of Islamophobia Left to right: Democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo, Whitney Tilson, Zohran Mamdani and Michael Blake during a Democratic mayoral...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netanyahu admits Israel backing β€˜criminal’ groups, rivals of Hamas, in Gaza

First acknowledgement Israel using armed gangs, which aid groups have accused of stealing aid from trucks.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

New Gaza aid ship revives painful memories of Israeli raid on Mavi Marmara

The Madleen, a new Gaza aid ship, revives memories of 2010’s deadly raid. Jamal Elshayyal reflects on its lasting impact

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lebanese president condemns more than a dozen Israeli strikes on Beirut

Lebanese president condemns more than a dozen Israeli strikes on Beirut More than a dozen Israeli air strikes have hit Beirut's southern suburbs, known as the Dahiyeh, late on Thursday evening, according to local reports. Multiple videos on social media showed fiery blasts that left entire neighbourhoods under thick black smoke. An Israeli military spokesperson warned of the attacks a few hours earlier, saying that the...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What is stopping Israel from bombing Iran's nuclear sites?

What is stopping Israel from bombing Iran's nuclear sites? Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 20:34 US confident Israel could set Iran's nuclear programme back 'a few years', but Netanyahu's fear of Trump holds him back, experts say This handout satellite image shows an overview of Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, northeast of the Iranian city of Qom (Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies/AFP) Off...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

New Zeland Maori MPs suspended for parliamentary haka protest

Three Maori Party MPs were suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament for performing a haka in protest of legislation.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US sanctions four International Criminal Court judges

US sanctions four International Criminal Court judges US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday sanctions against four judges at the International Criminal Court, in retaliation for the arrest warrant out for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. "Today, I amdesignatingSolomyBalungiBossaof Uganda,Luz del Carmen IbÑñez Carranzaof Peru,Reine Adelaide Sophie...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What activists hope to achieve with the 'Global March to Gaza'

What activists hope to achieve with the 'Global March to Gaza' Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 19:17 Thousands of activists describing themselves as a 'civic, apolitical, and independent movement' seek to pressure the world to stop Israel's war on Gaza Demonstrators protest in support of Palestinians ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire and...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

A ship called Madleen: Gaza’s first fisherwoman inspires solidarity mission

Madleen Kulab says she is 'deeply moved' to hear that a vessel aiming to break the siege of Gaza is named after her.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, south Lebanon

This is the fourth time Israel has attacked the Lebanese capital since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas chief: We did not reject US ceasefire proposal

Hamas chief: We did not reject US ceasefire proposal Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya said in a video statement on Thursday that contrary to what the US envoy had announced, Hamas did not reject the ceasefire proposal Washington crafted with Tel Aviv. Hamas only demanded that US special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoffmake some "changes and improvements" to ensure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Hayya said. He added...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'We don't want them': Trump issues latest iteration of controversial travel ban

'We don't want them': Trump issues latest iteration of controversial travel ban Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:55 Citizens from 12 countries have been banned outright, while nationals from another seven countries face 'partial restrictions' People protest against the 'Muslim travel ban' outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on 26 June 2018. US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Chairman of far-right Reform UK party quits after burqa row

Zia Yusuf, a self-described β€˜British Muslim patriot’, leaves a party accused of fuelling Islamophobia after 11 months.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?

What does the Dominican Republic’s crackdown on Haitian refugees and migrants reveal about the story of two neighbours?

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns after row over new MP's call for burqa ban

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns after row over new MP's call for burqa ban Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:30 Millionaire Muslim businessman said he was resigning after less than a year at the job because he did not believe working to get a Reform government elected was 'good use' of time Reform UK Chairman, Zia Yusuf, speaks during a press conference in London, on 27 May 2025 (Henry Nicholls/AFP)...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel warns residents to leave parts of Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel warns residents to leave parts of Beirut's southern suburbs Israel's Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee shared a video announcement with a map on Thursday showing buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs that will be imminently targeted by Israeli air strikes. He said the structures are weapons storage facilities or serve other uses for Hezbollah. Adraee said residents in the following...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye