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Trump allegedly frustrated with Netanyahu over Gaza and Iran tensions

Trump allegedly frustrated with Netanyahu over Gaza and Iran tensions US President Donald Trump has allegedly privately expressed frustration over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to intensify military operations in Gaza, according to a report by NBC News that cites sources within the US administration. In what the outlet describes as closed-door conversations, the US president allegedly called the...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli attacks kill 19, wound 81 in Gaza within 24 hours

Israeli attacks kill 19, wound 81 in Gaza within 24 hours Gaza’s Ministry of Health says at least 19 people have been killed and 81 injured in the past 24 hours as Israel continues its bombardment of the besieged enclave. The latest figures bring the overall death toll since 7 October 2023 to 52,829, with 119,554 others wounded in the ongoing assault.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza war leaves at least 1,500 blind as doctors plead for urgent aid

Gaza war leaves at least 1,500 blind as doctors plead for urgent aid At least 1,500 Palestinians in Gaza have lost their eyesight since the war began, according to the head of Gaza’s Eye Hospital. Dr Abdul Salam Sabbah told Al Jazeera Arabic that the ongoing Israeli assault has left thousands more at risk of going blind due to severe shortages in medical supplies and equipment. “The number of people who lost their...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

James Cowan on clearing landmines and the legacy of war

Landmine-clearing NGO chief explains how explosives still kill in peacetime, why world is failing to clean up its wars.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The first American Pope

What are the implications of the first American pope?

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican?

Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Afternoon recap

Afternoon recap Good afternoon, Here are the latest developments from Gaza and the region, as the Middle East braces for US President Donald Trump’s first visit to the Middle East: Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed 19Palestinians in the past 24 hours. Earlier, health officials said the strikes, which killed mostly women and children, took place in Khan Younis and killedfive members of a single family. Pope Leo used...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What percentage of US toys and Christmas goods are imported from China?

Data shows that some 80 percent of all toys and 90 percent of Christmas goods sold in the US are manufactured in China.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India tried to project strength but ended up showing weakness

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s image as a regional hegemon has frayed.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,172

These are the key events on day 1,172 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thousands of Kashmiris remain displaced despite India-Pakistan ceasefire

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings relief, but many who fled Kashmir fighting remain fearful of returning home.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Putin proposes Ukraine peace talks after Western leaders threaten sanctions

European leaders have given Russia’s president an ultimatum on agreeing to a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

The new pope used phrases favoured by his predecessor, Francis, to call for an end to wars around the world.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What the Christians of the Holy Land expect from Pope Leo XIV

We hope to see in the new pope a father who will stand by our side and protect us from oppression.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran says fourth round of ‘difficult’ nuclear talks with US ends in Oman

Foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set for more talks.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump offers to work with India, Pakistan on Kashmir ‘solution’

US president offers to mediate between nuclear-armed neighbours days after his administration helps broker a ceasefire.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US federal judge grants bail to Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk

US federal judge grants bail to Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk Tufts University PhD studentRumeysa Ozturkwas granted bail in a hearing in federal court in Vermont on Thursday, a blow to the Trump administration, which had placed her in deportation proceedings. Judge William Sessions III, who presided over her case, said that the Turkish national's continued detention could not stand, and “bail was necessary to make...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss halting 'genocide and erasure of Palestine'

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss halting 'genocide and erasure of Palestine' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met his SaudiPrince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah counterpart in Jeddah on Saturday, where the two discussed regional issues and growing concerns over Israel’s war on Gaza. According to a statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the pair addressed bilateral relations and developments in the...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump ‘has Israel’s back’, says US envoy amid visit snub concerns

Trump ‘has Israel’s back’, says US envoy amid visit snub concerns US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has played down speculation that President Donald Trump is snubbing Israel by excluding it from his upcoming Middle East tour. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Huckabee explained that Trump’s itinerary — which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates — is shaped by a focus on economic ties, not a...

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Will the truce between India and Pakistan resolve differences over Kashmir?

A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief

Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief The Israeli military’s former chief of staff has accused his successor of “sending soldiers to commit war crimes” in Gaza and torn intoIsrael’s government for “losing touch with Jewish morality”. In aninterviewwith Israeli outlet Ynet on Thursday, Moshe Yaalon, who also served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defence minister between...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 10 Palestinians arrested as Israeli forces raid West Bank towns

At least 10 Palestinians arrested as Israeli forces raid West Bank towns Israeli forces carried out a raid in the Al-Marj area of Qalqilya in the northern occupied West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, local sources told Al Jazeera Arabic. The operation came amid reports that settlers had earlier attacked Palestinian farmers in Khirbet Yarza, located east of Tubas. Following the settler violence, Israeli troops...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv demand an end to war on Gaza

Thousands gather demanding an end to the war and the release of Israeli captives in Gaza.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why the Israeli left's 'peace summit' is in denial about the Gaza genocide

Why the Israeli left's 'peace summit' is in denial about the Gaza genocide On 8 and 9 May, a so-called "People's Peace Summit",titled"The Time Has Come", took place at Binyanei HaUma convention centre in Jerusalem. SixtyIsraeliorganisations gathered under the banner of peace, claiming to prepare the ground for a political resolution to the "Israeli-Palestinian conflict". The summit featured tours, workshops, film...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli captive's father urges soldiers ‘not to obey’ Gaza operation orders

Israeli captive's father urges soldiers ‘not to obey’ Gaza operation orders Israeli father Michel Illouz, whose son diedin Gaza, took the stage at Saturday’s protest in Tel Aviv, denouncing the Israeli government’s plan to expand its military operation in the enclave. Speaking to the crowd calling for the release of captives, Illouz warned that the offensive, authorised earlier this week by Israeli Prime Minister...

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Air Italy halts flights to Israel

Air Italy halts flights to Israel Italian carrier Air Italy has suspended all flights to Israel until 19 May, according to a report by the Israeli paper Yedioth Ahronoth.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Newark mayor denies trespassing at US immigration centre following arrest

Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Ancelotti coy on future as Alonso link grows

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to comment on job speculation before potential El Clasico LaLiga decider.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany’s top diplomat calls Gaza crisis ‘unbearable’, urges ceasefire

Germany’s top diplomat calls Gaza crisis ‘unbearable’, urges ceasefire Germany’s newly appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has called for “serious discussions for a ceasefire” in Gaza, describing the humanitarian conditions as “unbearable.” In remarks shared by the German Foreign Ministry ahead of his visit to Israel, Wadephul stressed the urgency of starting negotiations “to free all hostages and to ensure...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US ambassador to Israel calls Palestinian statehood report ‘utter nonsense’

US ambassador to Israel calls Palestinian statehood report ‘utter nonsense’ US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has dismissed as “nonsense” a Jerusalem Post report claiming President Donald Trump will recognise a Palestinian state during his upcoming visit to the region. The newspaper had cited an anonymous source claiming the White House was preparing to make the announcement as part of broader regional talks. Hmm....

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Explosions, violations reported after India and Pakistan agree ceasefire

The nations have agreed to an internationally mediated agreement prompting scenes of celebrations in Kashmir.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza death toll tops 52,800

Gaza death toll tops 52,800 The number of Palestinians killed in Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza has climbed to at least 52,810, the Palestinian health ministry said on Saturday, with more than 119,473 people wounded since the war began on 7 October 2023. Medical sources added that since 18 March, when Israel resumed its bombardment following a ceasefire, 2,701 people have been killed and 7,432 wounded.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Unicef warns Israeli-US Gaza aid plan will deepen child suffering

Unicef warns Israeli-US Gaza aid plan will deepen child suffering The UN agency for children has voiced strong concerns over a new Israeli-US proposal to control aid delivery in Gaza. James Elder, spokesperson for Unicef, said on Saturday that the draft plan “appears likely to exacerbate the ongoing suffering of children and families in the Gaza Strip”. Speaking on behalf of the agency, Elder said the criticism extends...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike near Deir al-Balah

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike near Deir al-Balah Four people have been killed in an Israeli attack south of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, according to Al Jazeera’s Arabic. Several others were reportedly wounded in the same strike, though the number of injured has yet to be confirmed.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 33 people killed in suspected RSF attacks in Sudan

The paramilitary force has been blamed for attacks on a prison in el-Obeid and a displacement camp in Darfur.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East