Red Cross chief says she tried to arrange Gaza hostage visits through talks with Hamas's Haniyeh
She cited the organization's "strict insistence on neutrality" as having been vital in the eventual return of many of the Gaza hostages to Israel.
Middle East
Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Hormuz, IRGC claims - report
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport shuts down after attack as Houthi strikes escalate
US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms - report
Palestinian Authority President Abbas postpones November legislative elections until late 2027
Israeli military attacks, settlement expansion, settler violence, restrictions on freedom of movement, and the withholding of Palestinian revenues were cited as reasons for the election postponement.
Ex-Shin Bet research head: Hamas controls Gaza Strip, generates up to $5 million daily
Hamas "sells paid solutions in Gaza and is the main employment factor," she said, adding that it "determines who in the population will receive what, and creates dependency."
Iran retains missile, drone production capabilities despite months of US-Israeli strikes - report
Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran has preserved key weapons factories and can replenish its missile arsenal despite months of US-Israeli attacks.
Islamic regime attacks against Kurdish forces affect both Kurds in Iran, Iraq as tensions rise
More than 1,000 drones have been fired against Kurdish forces in Iraq, while Kurds in both Iran and Iraq fear that the strikes will reach their homes.
Kushner marks one year of Trump's Gaza peace plan, cites progress and challenges ahead
Kushner marks a year of Trump's Gaza peace plan, citing hostage returns and increased aid while warning that Hamas disarmament remains unfinished.
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran's October surprise, US-China tensions, and AI
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Sirens sound in North over suspected Lebanon drone, Trump says US may join strikes against Houthis
Saudi authorities shut Riyadh airport after strikes • US lost 81 aircraft in Iran war, report says • IDF, Shin Bet confirm killing two Gaza terrorists involved in October 7 attack
'We shouldn't worry': Trump assures US prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump claimed in a speech at the White House that Iran would've "blown up the Middle East" if the US hadn't attacked with B-2 bombers and assured that the war would be over soon.
UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack
UAE investigators determined that Hammami met both the professional and security requirements for joining flydubai at the time he was hired.
Command decisions: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper's ups and downs in shaping Trump's war on Iran
MILITARY AFFAIRS: New revelations on Iran's Hormuz blockade, Cooper's secret call to Zamir, US base vulnerabilities, missile threats, and CENTCOM's influence on the war's strategic goals.
