Middle East

Russian military intel chief arrives in Israel for talks

Igor Kostyukov landed at Ben Gurion Airport to meet Israeli security officials at Washington's request before traveling to Abu Dhabi for a US-hosted summit.

Trump cites 'positive momentum' on Iran after Qatar talks

Trump sees positive momentum toward ending the Iran war after meeting Qatar's prime minister, though he warns the US remains "locked and loaded" for potential renewed strikes.

Qatari PM's talks with Trump, Vance yield 'good progress' on Iran

Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed held talks with Trump and Vance on Iran, with sources citing "good progress" as the US president reported "positive momentum" toward ending the conflict.

Hamas accuses Board of Peace of distorting Gaza flood crisis

Hamas accused the Board of Peace of distorting Gaza's flood crisis while overlooking Israel's role in blocking the peace roadmap, demanding immediate opening of crossings without conditions.

Netanyahu calls Trump daily to resume Iran war: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been calling US President Donald Trump on a daily basis to urge renewed military action against Iran, even as regional leaders lobby for diplomacy to end the nine-month conflict, according to a Financial Times report published Monday.

Israeli settler enters Palestinian woman’s home with his cattle then slapped her

Israeli forces detain 7 Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians during raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. Rights groups warn of deteriorating conditions for thousands held in Israeli prisons.

Israeli forces raid rural Quneitra, search passersby

Syrian media reported that Israeli forces established a military checkpoint in rural Quneitra, searching passersby amid repeated incursions condemned by Damascus as violations of the 1974 agreement.

France rules out 'nothing' in response to IRGC supermarket cyberattack

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Paris would summon Iran's ambassador and seek EU sanctions after blaming the IRGC for unprecedented cyber sabotage of supermarket fridges.

US evacuates aircraft from UK base after reported Iran threat

The United States evacuated several military aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom on Monday following reports of a potential threat from Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal, though officials declined to specify whether the warning indicated immediate danger.

Board of Peace warns of humanitarian emergency in Gaza after floods

The Board of Peace on Monday warned of an escalating humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip after severe seasonal flooding inundated tens of thousands of tents and makeshift shelters, urging all parties to fulfill peace plan commitments and authorize immediate entry of winterization supplies.

French intelligence blames Iran for supermarket refrigeration cyberattack

French intelligence services have attributed an October cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting Paris prosecutors to open an investigation and seek international arrest warrants for those responsible.

Ireland decries 'reprehensible' Israeli aid blockages as Gaza floods

Ireland's Foreign Minister Helen McEntee on Monday condemned Israel's aid restrictions as "reprehensible and unacceptable" amid reports of devastating floods affecting thousands of Palestinian families in Gaza, vowing to raise the crisis with EU partners at upcoming meetings in Dublin and Brussels.

Eisenkot, Liberman vow stable Israeli government despite coalition rifts

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman said on Monday they could forge a stable coalition capable of serving a full four-year term, even as deep rifts persist over whether to rely on Arab-led parties or bring ultra-Orthodox factions into the government.

Russian military aircraft makes 'unusual' landing at Ben Gurion Airport

A Russian military aircraft used to transport senior officials and military personnel landed at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday evening in an "unusual" flight that has drawn attention amid silence from both governments, with no information available about the identities of its passengers or the purpose of the visit, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN.

Syria denies Yemen troop deployment, says Saudi deal excludes forces

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Monday that Syria has not deployed troops to Yemen and has no immediate plans to do so, stressing that a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia excludes sending Syrian forces to the war-torn country, as Damascus seeks to rebuild after years of conflict.

Palestinian minister warns 2.1 million in Gaza need winter protection

Social Development Minister Samah Hamad said Monday that 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip require urgent protection and humanitarian assistance during the winter months, citing continued displacement, deteriorating living conditions and Israeli restrictions that have stranded relief supplies at border crossings.

Israel issues tender for 732 settlement units near Bethlehem

The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said Israeli authorities issued a tender for 732 residential units in the Gvaot settlement west of Bethlehem, marking a new phase of expansion in the occupied West Bank as settlement activity intensifies across the territory.

UK hires consultancy linked to Trump Gaza plan for 10-year strategy

The UK government has hired Boston Consulting Group, a US consultancy tied to President Donald Trump's controversial Gaza redevelopment proposal and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, to help shape its 10-year economic strategy despite mounting criticism over the firm's alleged role in facilitating attacks on Palestinians.

Iran ready to negotiate end to 'no war, no peace' status

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is willing to end its 'no war, no peace' standoff with the US through negotiations based on mutual respect, while refusing to surrender to pressure.