Israel strikes sites in Gaza after rocket attacks, as tensions rise
The exchange of fire marks one of the most extensive military engagements between the two sides since an 11-day air war a year ago.
Kidnapper’s U.S. conviction a rare case of justice for ISIS victims
Officials in the U.S. and other countries are often reluctant to bring these cases, but experts say the swift conviction at trial of an ISIS kidnapper shows their fears are misplaced.
As Ukrainians flee to Israel, a debate over who is allowed to stay
Ukrainian Jews, fleeing war, have qualified for citizenship in Israel. But thousands of non-Jews have arrived, sparking debate over what refugees are owed.
The Christian nationalism behind Putin’s war
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is casting the war in Ukraine as a religious and national drama, an existential battle of good and evil, a clash between Russo-Slavic tradition and values and the corrupting foreign influences festering at Russia’s border.
Old City clashes bring mounting pressure on fragile Israeli government
The Israeli Palestinian Ra'am Party is key to the survival of Israel's fragile anti-Netanyahu coalition.
A Ramadan truce in Yemen offers civilians respite, but no certainty
A series of developments in Yemen, including a Ramadan truce and the formation of a "presidential council" are part of a renewed effort to end the country's long civil war
Violence rises as Israeli forces clamp down in West Bank and Jerusalem
Israeli forces have been combing cities and villages in the West Bank in search of suspects or accomplices linked to recent Palestinian attacks.
The war in Ukraine unsettles countries all around the world
For nearby countries, the war is a crisis of security and politics. But countries much further afield have been impacted, too.
Syrians fleeing desperation at home flock to the United Arab Emirates
Assad's visit to the UAE elicited outrage. But for the millions of ordinary people living in Syrian government areas, it represented a horizon of sorts, raising hopes for an end to their long isolation.
The echoes of Syria grow louder in Ukraine
As the war drags on, the parallels deepen.
Palestinian gunman fatally shot after killing 3 Israelis in Tel Aviv
The shooting comes amid a spike in attacks carried out by Palestinians across Israel in recent weeks.
Turkish court transfers Khashoggi murder case to Saudi Arabia
The decision to move the trial of 26 suspects linked to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia was widely seen as a concession in a Turkish bid to mend relations with the kingdom.
Surprise resignation of lawmaker roils Israel’s governing coalition
The resignation of Idit Silman stripped Israel’s already fragile coalition of its majority and raised the prospect of a fresh round of elections.
Tunisian president dissolves parliament, escalating political crisis
The move marked Tunisian President Kais Saied's latest move to consolidate power in the country once considered to be the Arab Spring's democratic success story.
Turkish prosecutor asks to move Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia
Turkey's president played a leading role in publicizing Khashoggi's murder. The request to move the trial comes as Ankara seeks to mend relations with Saudi Arabia.
British militant accused of torture says he was ‘simple ISIS fighter’
Prosecutors plan to call some former hostages to describe the brutal treatment they suffered.
Gunman kills 5 people in shooting rampage near Tel Aviv
The shooting spree Tuesday night appeared to be the latest in a recent string of deadly attacks.
U.S., Israel and Arab states to expand cooperation in unprecedented meeting
While unprecedented, the meeting came amid a growing list of tensions between Washington and its Middle East allies, including the the Iran nuclear deal, tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and a lackluster response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from Arab and Israeli partners.
Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia, striking oil facility
The Yemen rebel group launched attacks on Saudi Arabia on Friday, hitting an oil facility in Jiddah and other state institutions.
Saudi Arabia says it can’t be held responsible for oil shortages after Houthis attack energy facilities
The Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition since 2015.