Middle East

Former Israeli general warns of 'irreversible collapse'

Retired Maj. Gen. Itzhak Brik warned Sunday that Israel is facing an irreversible breakdown across its military, economy and state institutions, declaring that the country has lost international legitimacy and could not survive prolonged isolation.

Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza

Medical sources at Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals said Israeli airstrikes on Sunday killed eight Palestinians including a child in Khan Younis and Gaza City, adding to the 1,580 deaths from ceasefire violations since October 10 as attacks near schools sparked panic among civilians living under the 14-month blockade.

Iran vows ‘no geographical limits’ on military response: Minister

Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi said Iran is rapidly boosting its armed forces’ combat capabilities to enable strikes without geographical limits, warning that any attack would draw a decisive response as regional tensions persist amid Qatar-led mediation efforts.

Israeli, American flags were burned during France’s ongoing cost-of-living protests

Opposition leader warns Netanyahu could use Iran war to cling to power

Yair Golan said the likelihood of another round of fighting with Iran is growing, warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lacks the moral legitimacy to manage a new conflict while seeking to exploit military tensions to remain in office following inconclusive elections.

Trump says US could hit Iran nuclear sites in '10 minutes'

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington retains the capacity to target Iran's remaining suspected nuclear facilities in a matter of minutes, signaling the possibility of further military action despite ongoing Qatari-mediated diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.

Two infant girls die in Gaza tent fire amid displacement crisis

Two infant girls have died in a fire that swept through a displacement tent in al-Mawasi west of Khan Younis, medical officials said Saturday, highlighting the lethal risks displaced families face as cooking gas shortages under Israel's blockade push them to cook over open flames inside flammable shelters.

Israel constructs roads to link military posts in southern Lebanon

Lebanon's National News Agency reported Saturday that Israeli forces are constructing new roads through mountains and valleys to connect military positions across occupied southern Lebanon, with the work spanning western and central sectors as US-sponsored talks ended without agreement earlier this month.

Ben-Gvir caused 'serious damage' to Netanyahu bloc: Likud official

Likud official says National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir mobilized Arab voters against Netanyahu's bloc, causing record turnout in Bedouin areas and denying the right-wing camp a Knesset majority.

Israelis demand Arab party inclusion in government as right-wingers seek new vote

Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities on Saturday evening to demand a governing coalition involving Arab parties, while right-wing activists staged counter-demonstrations calling for fresh elections and opposing inclusion of the Joint List and Ra'am in government.

Iran says no official decision made to change nuclear doctrine

Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran has made no official decision to change its nuclear doctrine despite public pressure.

Israel completes war preparations for renewed Iran confrontation

Israeli military finalizes preparations for renewed war with Iran as US Central Command chief presents Trump with attack options. Diplomatic efforts continue via Qatar.

Türkiye says Sinirlioglu bid aims to break UN selection deadlock

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye's nomination of Feridun Sinirlioglu for UN Secretary-General aims to overcome a deadlock in the year-long selection process, describing the move as a diplomatic contribution rather than a competitive entry.

Türkiye urges Russia, Ukraine to make 'significant sacrifices' for peace

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Moscow and Kyiv must make painful concessions to secure a peace agreement, warning that the prolonged war risks escalating into a wider regional conflict while compounding global economic strain through disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea shipping lanes.

Israel's Eisenkot vows broad government after deadlocked election

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot said Saturday he would work to form a broad Zionist government committed to the national interest, outlining four strict coalition conditions after Tuesday's deadlocked parliamentary vote left neither main bloc with the 61 seats needed to govern alone.

Türkiye pushes problem-solving agenda at G20 foreign ministers meeting

Hakan Fidan said Ankara presented practical proposals to address global supply chain disruptions and energy security challenges during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, emphasizing that Türkiye seeks to be genuinely useful rather than merely taking a different stance from other nations during discussions on the Black Sea and Middle East crises.

Iran rules out US talks, says no negotiations planned

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran has no plans to hold talks with US officials, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as unfounded while stressing that any decision on negotiations depends on Washington first accepting Iran's conditions.

Yemeni forces capture key mountain range from Houthis in Al-Jawf

Yemeni forces have secured the strategic Huwayshian mountain range in Al-Jawf after battles with Houthis, cutting supply routes to the provincial capital, a commander said.

Iran's Khamenei says Tehran will dictate conflict end if attacked

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned Saturday that Tehran would unilaterally determine the terms for ending any renewed hostilities, instructing military commanders to prepare immediate responses without geographical restrictions while updating target lists to include US and Israeli assets.

Macklemore closes Free Palestine tour at sold-out London show

Macklemore performed to a sold-out crowd at London's OVO Arena Wembley on Friday night, closing his three-city European "Free Palestine Tour" with performances by Paloma Faith, Dead Prez and Palestinian artists alongside speeches from Greta Thunberg and Arab Barghouthi.