'Only a smokescreen': Hamas condemns rising settler violence, Ben-Gvir's treatment of prisoners
According to Hamas, the Israeli government’s condemnations of the attacks are "nothing more than a smokescreen” meant to ease international pressure.
Middle East
UAE intercepts Iranian drone, denies attack on Al Menhad Air Base
US, Iran renew strikes in overnight clashes, future of ceasefire talks hangs in the balance
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
Iran fires missiles at US forces in Jordan, eight intercepted
"US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island," Fox News' Trey Yingst confirmed.
US strikes two Iranian launchers preparing to reportedly fire sea mines at Strait of Hormuz
Following the airstrikes on Larak, US President Donald Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social, captioned "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!"
UAE, Egypt central banks to coordinate with Banque Misr after US threatens to revoke dollar access
The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.
Voices from the Arab press: Weighing Iran's decline, Israel's strategy and Infantino's Arab support
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
US military chiefs warn Hegseth that Iran war is weakening forces needed to counter intl. threats
One person familiar with the matter told the 'Washington Post' that US military leadership believes that the war in Iran has been “too much for too long.”
How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis
Hamas remains the decisive power as things stall despite efforts from multiple directions to shift the Gaza Strip's status quo.
UAE investment push incentivizes Lebanon to break from Iran, Hezbollah, analyst tells 'Post'
The countries signed the intergovernmental memorandum of understanding on Thursday, following the opening of the Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Who is Leila Abolhasani? The mother sentenced to death after Iran’s January protests
Abolhasani, a 43-year-old beautician and mother of two teenage girls, was sentenced to death for “enmity against God” after authorities accused her of helping set fire to a supermarket.
Mohammed Dahlan’s faction seeks to end Palestinian infighting, unifying with Hamas, PIJ, Fatah
A letter seen by The Jerusalem Post shows Fatah's reformist factions, led by Mohammed Dahlan, aiming to unify with Hamas.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold first meeting under new defense pact in Istanbul
Senior officials from the three countries will discuss joint military cooperation, defense production, and coordination mechanisms in the first talks since the Mecca Agreement was signed.
