Israeli journalist reports from Saudi Arabia
As Saudi Arabia opens its doors to tourists for the first time, i24NEWS correspondent Henrique Cymerman visits the kingdom and reports back on how it is changing.
Middle East
Iranian police reportedly open fire as protesters chant 'Death to the dictator!'
"They killed our elites and replaced them with clerics," scores of protesters chant after the downing of the plane carrying 176 people, some them Iranian students.
Hezbollah: Payback for US killing top Iranian general 'has just begun'
“We are speaking about the start of a phase, about a new battle, about a new era in the region," says Hassan Nasrallah.
Hamas creates alternate US history, claims American Indians were Muslim
"George Washington killed Indians because they were Muslims," says Hamas legislator according to a clip shared by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Iranian students defy regime, respect Israeli flag
Despite years of propaganda calling Israel the "Little Satan," protesters refuse to disparage Jewish state in brave show of defiance.
'We don't want you to liberate Jerusalem for us,' Arab host slams Iranian guest
Watch viral video clip: Iranian guest getting slammed for suggesting Islamic republic should dominate the region.
Iran vows additional strikes, says it can kill 5,000 US troops
Days after Iran fires missiles on US base to avenge death of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, President Hassan Rouhani warns of a "very dangerous response" if the US makes "another mistake"
Thousands of young Syrians opt to learn Russian at school
Some 24,000 Syrian youngsters are eager to study Russian in order to travel there or work in Russian companies they expect to appear in Syria in the future.
US, Iran both appear to signal desire to avoid further conflict
However, the US “will immediately impose additional punishing economic sanctions on the Iranian regime” in response to Iran's retaliation for the assassination of arch-terrorist Qassem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump says.
Iran after plane crash: We won't hand over black boxes
Iranian official does not specify whether box would be given to other countries, but the shunning of the US manufacturer appears to be in retaliation to US economic sanctions.