Middle east
Iran Threatens to Attack US Military Bases If It Continues to Be a 'Backer' of Israel
Iran has threatened to strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East if Washington continues supporting Israel during a deadly, fast-escalating war.
Iran Allies Hezbollah and the Houthis React to Israeli Attack
Islamic political movements in Lebanon and Yemen "support Iran's right to defend itself" but will not initiate any strikes on Israel.
Marco Rubio's 'Free Speech' Policy Against 'Foreign Officials' Who Censor Americans Sparks Backlash: 'You Sent ICE to My Home for Exercising Free Speech'
The Trump administration's new "free speech" policy will target, in part, any visa holder who is critical of Israel.
Trump Envoy Witkoff Rejects Hamas' Claim That It Agreed To a Ceasefire Deal: 'Disappointing and Completely Unacceptable'
Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff rejected reports that Hamas had accepted a hostage and ceasefire proposal
White House Boasts of Trump's 'Endurance' Despite Him Seemingly Falling Asleep During Saudi Meeting
Karoline Leavitt boasted that President Trump "doesn't stop and doesn't quit" despite the 78-year-old world leader falling asleep multiple times during a briefing in Saudi Arabia last week.
Elon Musk Allegedly Called Arabic the 'Language of the Enemy' Before Inking Starlink Deal With Saudi Arabia
Despite multiple instances of Elon Musk disrespecting Arabs with his past rhetoric, the world's richest man will leave the Arab Gulf States billions of dollars richer.
Where In The World is Elon Musk? Internet Debates Whereabouts As DOGE Role Fades
The world's richest man is making billion-dollar deals on the heels of President Trump in the Middle East this week.
Trump Doubles Down That 'Only a Fool' Would Turn Down Qatari Plane Amid Bipartisan Criticism
President Trump is defending the acceptance of a $400 million Qatari plane as a practical, cost-saving move for the U.S.
Trump Flanked by Red Cybertrucks Equipped With Flashing Lights Following Arrival in Qatar
President Trump's motorcade was escorted by a pair of red Cybertrucks upon arrival in Qatar on day two of his four-day Middle East tour.
Trump Calling Saudi Prince by His First Name, Cracking Jokes Stuns Users: 'Such an Embarrassment'
Trump signaled his cozy relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling him by his first name and making offhand jokes at a Riyadh conference.
Israel Says It Targeted Top Hamas Official Mohammed Sinwar With Strike On Gaza Hospital
Israel said on Tuesday it targeted top Hamas official Mohammed Sinwar with a strike on a Gaza hospital
Israeli-American Hostage Could Be Taken To Qatar To Meet Trump After Release From Hamas Captivity
Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is set to be released by Hamas from Gaza, is expected to fly to Qatar to meet with Trump later this week, Israeli media reported
Russia Lifts Ban on Taliban As It Deepens Ties With Islamist Group
The Russian Supreme Court lifted a ban on the Taliban as it deepens relations with the Islamist group ruling Afghanistan
Syrian Tent City Reportedly Being Readied To Receive Hundreds Of Thousands Of Gazans
A Syrian tent city near the Turkish border is reportedly being readied to receive hundreds of thousands of Gazans as a result of Turkish and Qatari efforts
Israel Threatens To Seize 'Large Areas' Of Gaza As Offensive Continues And Negotiations Stall
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the areas will be "added to the security zones of the State of Israel"
More Missing Aid Workers Found Dead in Gaza 'Mass Grave' As Israel Claims Hamas Used Ambulances As Cover
Over a dozen aid workers were recovered from what the UN has described as a "mass grave" following attacks by Israeli forces in Southern Gaza
Hamas Command Center That Planned Attacks on Israel Among Targets of Horrific Overnight Strike, Israel Claims
The Israeli Defense Forces said it targeted the main command center of Hamas' Daraj-Tuffah Battalion in Gaza City during overnight attacks
Gaza Doctor Reveals Horrors on the Ground During Israeli Airstrike That Killed Hundreds: 'Chaos, Patients Everywhere'
A doctor working at a Gaza hospital said she had difficulty to describe the "level of horror" she witnessed after Israel's attack on Gaza on Tuesday
Yemen Vows to Retaliate Against US After Strikes on Behalf of Israel Kill 31 People, Mostly Women and Children
A senior Houthi leader stated U.S. airstrikes against Yemen on Saturday were "unjustified," adding that it "will result in a response."
Israel Confirms Baby And Child Are Among The Dead Hostages Who Will Be Returned From Gaza: 'A Day of Grief'
Ariel and Kfir Bibas, along with their mother Shiri, were taken from Nir Oz kibbutz on October 7, 2023. Their father, Yarden, has been released
Hundreds of Rabbis Against Trump's Gaza Takeover Sign an Ad in The New York Times: 'Jewish People Say No to Ethnic Cleansing!'
More than 350 rabbis came together to place a full-page ad in the New York Times, voicing their opposition to President Donald Trump's planned takeover of Gaza.
Palestinian Bookstore Owners Arrested for Allegedly Selling Material That 'Supports Terrorism,' Israeli Human Rights Organization Outraged
A leading Israeli human rights organization has spoken out against the raiding of a decades-old prominent Palestinian bookstore in east Jerusalem by Israeli Police, who alleged that the store was selling texts that promoted violence and terrorism.
Between a Rock And a Hard Place: Netanyahu Faces Tough Call As He Holds Up Gaza Hostage Deal
His office is accusing Hamas of last-minute attempts to go against a clause that grants Israel a veto over the release of "mass murderers who are symbols of terror"
Trump Confirms Gaza Hostage Deal Has Been Reached: 'They Will Be Released Shortly'
The president-elect said there would be "hell to pay" if a deal was not announced by the time of his inauguration
Israel And Hamas Reportedly Reach Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
About 98 hostages are believed to still be in Gaza, half of them alive.
Israel National Security Minister Admits to Blocking Ceasefire Deals 'Time After Time' As Possible Truce Nears
The Israeli official called on others to join him in condemning the ceasefire deal and threatening to leave the government if it is enacted.
Schools Boycott Holocaust Memorial Over Israel War on Gaza
Two schools in Belgium have boycotted a Holocaust memorial ceremony, citing the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Israel Reveals Footage of Covert Operation Inside Syria That Destroyed An Iranian Missile Manufacturing Compound
"Operation Many Ways" sought to destroy the underground facility that mostly supplied Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel Claims Journalists Killed in Gaza Strike Outside Hospital Are Undercover 'Islamic Jihad Terrorists'
The IDF said it gathered information from a list of Islamic Jihad operatives discovered during operations in Gaza
Syrian Rebels Who Overthrew Leader Aim to Create 'A Taliban-Esque Society With a Few Tweaks': Expert
As Syrian rebels celebrated the overthrow of Assad, experts warn the coalition's leading group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seeks to impose a strict Islamist regime.