Saudi Arabia says Houthi missile shrapnel falls in Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh after interceptions
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles as the Yemen-based group claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and major airports.
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Protests spread across Syria after disabled man dies in Israeli raid on village
Turkey opens trial of Netanyahu, 34 other Israelis over Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla interception
Following the first hearing, the court ordered authorities to determine whether the defendants own assets in Turkey and upheld their arrest warrants.
Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy says
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan, though authorities in the US ally say that in recent years they have repeatedly foiled attempted attacks by Islamist militants.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, IDF demolishes buildings after Hebron terror attack
Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil facilities, airports • US diplomat evacuations accelerated after intel of Iranian threats • US warns citizens in Israel of threat of Houthi attacks
Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’
The confirmation follows an Axios report revealing a US intelligence warning that Iran has significantly escalated efforts to target American personnel in the Middle East and beyond.
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way forward
Leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss developments in the Iran war.
Iran threatens to sever Gulf internet cables in retaliation if US, Israel renew attacks
Iran has drawn up plans to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf if attacked again by the US and Israel, potentially disrupting regional networks.
Lebanese people want Israel ties, stronger government to oust Hezbollah, AMCD head says
Hajjar said that Israel and Lebanon had much to offer each other’s citizens, arguing that the misapplication of Lebanon’s 1955 anti-boycott law had created unnecessary barriers.
UNRWA teacher tells ‘Post’ she was threatened for challenging pro-Hamas rhetoric in Gaza schools
T. said she decided it was her responsibility to speak out after repeatedly witnessing a colleague attempt to blur the “boundaries between education and political and religious indoctrination."
Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan in 'terrorist' attack, authorities say
Two gunmen exited a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession at the Hamoud church in Jordan's Karak governorate.
