Hamas shows footage of Israeli captive day after reporting deteriorating health
Hamas showed al-Sayed with a beared, apparently receiving oxygen support while lying on a bed.
Middle East
'Our country is falling apart,' Beirut resident tells Israel Hayom
"We are familiar with Hezbollah and don't absolve it of responsibility, but don't think that justifies threats of war against Lebanon because, at the end of the day, it's the people who suffer," he says.
Where does Israel stand on transfer of Iranian oil to Syria?
With talks toward the creation of a NATO-style alliance among Israel and Arab states being mediated by the US, Washington is reportedly examining a series of confidence-building steps to bring Tehran back to the nuclear negotiating table.
'Drugs have become Assad regime's most important export'
Germany's Der Spiegel magazine sheds new light on the Assad's regime most successful export – Captagon, an illegal and highly addictive amphetamine substance.
Qatar to host indirect nuclear talks between Iran, US
"Considering the continuing efforts by Qatar to help re-start talks for the lifting of US sanctions, Doha’s chances for hosting the upcoming negotiations are higher than other Persian Gulf countries," local media reports.
Jordan's Abdullah expresses support for Mideast military alliance
"I would be one of the first people that would endorse a Middle East NATO. I’d like to see more countries in the area come into that mix," the monarch says.
In latest provocation, Iran announces test of satellite launcher
Tehran tests the rocket "for research purposes" comes a day after EU announces renewal of talks with US over latest obstacles to nuclear deal.
UNRWA warns 'chronic underfunding' will lead to its collapse
The situation for Palestinian refugees is more acute given COVID and the war in Ukraine, United Nations Relief and Works Agency says.
Iran names new IRGC intelligence chief
Gen. Mohammad Kazemi to replace Hossein Taeb, who was "promoted" to the role of special adviser to the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. IRGC also names new chief to special forces unit that secures Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Hussein al-Sheikh officially appointed PA's No. 2 man
Ahead of US President Biden's upcoming Middle East trip, Abbas appoints senior Fatah official to roles of PLO secretary-general and head of PLO negotiating team, the latter of which was previously held by the late Saeb Erakat.