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US judge finds South Sudan-linked deportation flight violated court order

The Trump White House has accused Judge Brian Murphy of attempting to shield 'vicious illegal aliens' from deportation.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war

Support for the war in Gaza is waning, with some Israeli political and military figures criticising the conflict in recent days.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

UN's Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli army shooting towards diplomats

UN's Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli army shooting towards diplomats On Wednesday, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, said UN chief Antonio Guterres was β€œalarmed” by reports that the Israeli army fired shots towards a diplomatic delegation visiting Jenin in the occupied West Bank. β€œIt is clear that diplomats who are doing their work should never be shot at, attacked in any way, shape or form," Dujarric said. He added...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US accepts Qatari plane into Air Force One fleet

The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump's biggest backers have criticised the deal.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Former Microsoft engineer fired over protest on Israel AI ties

Vaniya Agrawal, a former Microsoft engineer, speaks out about being fired over her pro-Palestinian protest.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel will create a 'sterile zone' in Gaza for aid distribution, Netanyahu says

Israel will create a 'sterile zone' in Gaza for aid distribution, Netanyahu says Israel will create a β€œsterile zone” in southern Gaza for pre-screened Palestinians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. β€œIn this zone, which will be totally free of Hamas, residents of Gaza will receive full humanitarian aid,” he added. It's not clear how long Palestinians will stay in the zone, as Netanyahu said...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza after offensive

Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza after offensive Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that all of the Gaza Strip would be under Israeli control by the end of its debilitating offensive on the enclave. "All of the Gaza Strip will be under the Israeli army's control" by the end of the current assault, Netanyahu said at a press briefing in Jerusalem. He added that Israel was only...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Is European pressure on Israel likely to make a difference?

The UK pauses trade talks as the EU threatens to review ties with Israel.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu says Trump's forced displacement plan is condition for ending war on Gaza

Netanyahu says Trump's forced displacement plan is condition for ending war on Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan from earlier this year for Palestinians to be forcibly displaced from Gaza is a condition for Israel ending the war. The remarks are the first time Netanyahu has publicly linked ending Israel's war on Gaza to the...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day

Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel fires 'warning shots' near diplomats in West Bank

Many nations have condemned the Israel military, which says a delegation visiting Jenin deviated from an agreed route.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

At least three killed by Israeli strike on Khan Younis

At least three killed by Israeli strike on Khan Younis At least three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone stike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to Arabic media reports. Several other people were wounded in the strike, according to the reports.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu β€˜unlawful’

Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar's dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry

Sudan's army says it may be forced to shut down facilities used to export oil from South Sudan as a result of the war.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Former Israeli prime minister says Israel committing war crimes

Former Israeli prime minister says Israel committing war crimes Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, in a sharp criticism of Israel. β€œA political war that has no purpose will not return a single hostage and will also involve the loss of the lives of brave soldiers,” Olmert said in comments carried by Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan. He said...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks despite enrichment dispute

A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran will take place in Rome on Friday, Oman says.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Classifying Taliban as β€˜foreign terrorist organization’ under review: US

A 'comprehensive review' of the US's chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 has also been ordered.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK retailer M&S puts cyberattack cost at $400m as disruptions continue

Disruption from the 'highly sophisticated and targeted cyber attack', first reportedaround Easter weekend, continues.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UN says no food distributed in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions

UN says no food distributed in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions The UN has still not been able to distribute aid in the Gaza Strip as the enclave faces the risk of mass starvation. Stephane Dujarric, UN chief Antonio Guterres’s spokesman, said no humanitarian supplies have been able to leave the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel. β€œNone of the supplies have been able to leave the Kerem Shalom loading area,”...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza health system 'stretched beyond breaking point' by Israeli offensive, WHO warns

The UN agency says Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders are putting hospitals out of service or making them inaccessible.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israeli soldiers fire towards foreign diplomats in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers fired towards a group of foreign diplomats on a visit to Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?

Since the US sanctioned the ICC prosecutor in February, the court is struggling to function.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats

Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats Germany "strongly condemned" on Wednesday what the Israeli military said were "warning shots" fired during a visit by foreign diplomats, including one from Germany, in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. "The Israeli government must promptly investigate the circumstances," a foreign ministry spokeswoman said, adding that Foreign Minister Johann...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report

In one case, a person suffered permanent brain damage because of a delayed transfer, according to The Guardian.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Target cuts annual forecast as tariffs, boycotts weigh on sales

Unlike Walmart, Target is more heavily reliant on China for goods, and tariffs on its goods are driving earnings down.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ex-Ukrainian politician gunned down in Madrid

Ex-Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a former aide to ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovich, was shot dead.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Turkey demands inquiry into shots fired during foreign diplomat visit to West Bank

Turkey demands inquiry into shots fired during foreign diplomat visit to West Bank Turkey demanded an immediate investigation on Wednesday over what the Israeli military said were warning shots fired during a visit by foreign diplomats in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. "This attack must be investigated without delay and the perpetrators must be held accountable," the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Anger from EU leaders after Israel fires 'warning shot' at diplomats

Anger from EU leaders after Israel fires 'warning shot' at diplomats Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:15 Israel claimed the diplomats had entered an unauthorised area in the occupied West Bank Members of a diplomatic delegation from the European Union walk near the eastern entrance of Jenin camp during a visit to the city of Jenin, on 21 May 2025 (Mohammad Mansour / AFP) Off European Union leaders...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel says drone strike in Lebanon killed Radwan Force commander

Israel says drone strike in Lebanon killed Radwan Force commander The Israeli military said on Wednesday that a drone strike on Lebanon killed a commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force. Israel said it launched two drone strikes in Lebanon. The Radwan commander was killed inYater, southern Lebanon, Israel said.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Russia blames Ukraine war, Europe for delaying arms supply to ally Armenia

Armenia has long relied on Russian weapons in its bitter dispute with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli flag flies in Morocco during military drill, sparking indignation

Israeli flag flies in Morocco during military drill, sparking indignation Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 15:07 Israel's participation in annual multilateral exercise marks latest strengthening of ties with Morocco, despite domestic backlash Troops from a number of nations walk past flags during the Africa Lion military drill in Morocco on 13 May 2025 (Screengrab/X) Off As the annual β€˜African Lion’...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU, Arab diplomats come under Israeli fire in occupied West Bank’s Jenin

Several nations roundly condemn the incident and call for a transparent investigation.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza desperately needs aid. How many trucks has Israel let in?

Aid agencies describe the level of food and medicine allowed into Gaza as 'ridiculously inadequate'.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU's top diplomat slams Israel for firing toward diplomats visiting Jenin

EU's top diplomat slams Israel for firing toward diplomats visiting Jenin The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Wednesday it was β€œunacceptable” for the Israeli army to fire β€œwarning shots but still shots” towards a delegation of European officials visiting the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The group was visiting Jenin, which has been under Israeli assault. Their visit was pre-approved. Israel said they...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo's work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East