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.
Middle East
Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy says
Counterterrorism operations in West Bank begin, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile from Yemen
Rubio received intel warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’
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.
Turkey warns against strikes on Iran, security officials pledge response to West Bank terror attack
Trump accuses Iran of faking strikes • Huckabee questions BoP's ability to execute Gaza peace plan • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial
Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections
Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to carry out Trump's Gaza peace plan - report
Huckabee’s concerns focused on the International Gaza Support Center, questioning whether the center could continue operations as the US plans to hand over responsibilities to civilian staff.
Human rights group petitions Germany to investigate Iranian crimes against ethnic minorities
International human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly documented the regime’s use of unlawful killings, torture, sexual violence, and arbitrary detention.
