Middle East

Saudi Foreign Ministry: Freedom of expression and culture should be a beacon of respect, tolerance and peace.

Rami Aman, 39, was detained in April along with seven members of his Gaza Youth Committee group after holding a two-hour Zoom meeting with peace activists, including Israelis.

Concerns over a recent string of diplomatic victories for Israel in the Arab world have given the Palestinian political foes an incentive to relaunch reconciliation talks as they see their closest allies back away.

At least 10 more wounded by explosives placed in Islamic State attacks on town of Bir al-Abd in July.  

United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on a single visit.

Lawyers representing three Palestinian groups seek legal action against Britain in Nablus court. “The British Mandate is at the root of the suffering of the Palestinian people and has paved the way for the violation of their rights and the plunder of their land," they argue.

Human rights groups have long criticized the permit process, saying its criteria are vague. Israel says restrictions are imperative to ensure Hamas, the terrorist group the rules Gaza, does not abuse the permits' system.

Chief PA negotiator is in critical condition over COVID-19 complications. He is currently intubated and connected to an ECMO machine, which does the work of the lungs by transferring oxygen into the blood.

The situation in the Persian Gulf "remains fragile and could become dangerous and unpredictable again," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells UN Security Council members. US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft: "What makes America special is that we are unafraid to stand up for what is right."

Government threatens fines for residents of Tehran not wearing masks, which became mandatory on Oct. 10.