Middle East

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire, following attacks on Israeli forces in the Rafah and Khan Younis areas.  As reported by The Sky News, Israeli troops conducted an attack in Gaza

Palestine (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nasser al-Qudwa, nephew of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, has returned to the Palestinian Authority after four years in exile, following a pardon from President Mahmoud Abbas. He aims to reform the PA, fight corruption, and

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli hostage families warn that the peace deal cannot proceed until militant group Hamas returns all hostages, calling any concession a moral failure. As reported by Sky News, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said the Gaza

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel reopens Rafah crossing to send aid after Hamas hands over some hostages’ bodies in US-mediated Gaza peace deal. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to allow humanitarian aid following Hamas’

Jordan (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jordan King Abdullah II of Jordan warned that the Middle East faces a bleak future without a peace process leading to an independent Palestinian state. He emphasised that a two-state solution is the sole viable path to

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli hostages held by Hamas to be released under a US-mediated ceasefire as President Donald Trump announces the war’s end en route to Israel. As reported by The Telegraph, the first phase of the Gaza peace plan

Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will co-chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheik with 20 countries. Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will co-lead a Gaza peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh,

Beirut (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Israel for new strikes on civilian sites, killing one and wounding seven, despite the Gaza ceasefire. As reported by Ahram Online, Joseph Aoun condemned Israel for overnight airstrikes on civilian sites that

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – About 200,000 Palestinians have gone back to northern Gaza after a ceasefire, as Israeli troops pull back and leaders get ready to sign a peace deal in Egypt. Sky News reports that thousands of Palestinians began returning

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A ceasefire in Gaza has been agreed, with hostages to be freed in 72 hours and Israel set to withdraw troops within 24 hours of approval. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel confirmed the Gaza ceasefire will

Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel and Hamas agree on first-phase Gaza ceasefire with hostage release and troop pullback, praised by US President Donald Trump as a major peace step. As reported by The Guardian, following peace talks in Egypt, Israel and

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, detaining passengers, while activists claimed the seizure was illegal in international waters. As reported by Sky News, Israel’s foreign ministry confirms it intercepted an activist flotilla trying to reach Gaza

Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel and Hamas held indirect talks in Egypt, agreeing on key ceasefire and hostage terms, as Israel marked two years since the October 7 attacks. As reported by The Independent, two years after Hamas’s October 7 attack,

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel faces backlash after inviting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with critics warning the move raises fears of UK divisions after the Manchester attack.  As reported by The Independent, Israel’s decision to host Tommy Robinson has sparked backlash,

Gaza (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Gaza civil defence agency says Israeli airstrikes and shelling hit Gaza City despite US President Donald Trump’s appeal, causing multiple deaths and injuries. As reported by The Guardian, the Gaza civil defence reports dozens of Israeli airstrikes

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel intercepted 14 humanitarian aid boats, prompting worldwide protests, as 23 additional flotilla vessels continue toward Gaza. As reported by Reuters, flotilla organisers said Israeli forces blocked 14 boats carrying foreign aid. Twenty-three more vessels continue toward

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sources say Hamas is reviewing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, backed by Israel, and a response could take several days. As reported by The Telegraph, sources say Hamas may take several days to respond to the

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel condemns Labour’s recognition of Palestine, saying UK Jews will “never forgive” the party, calling it a betrayal and a reward for terrorism. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel claims Labour’s Palestine recognition under Sir Keir Starmer

Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Qatar has officially lodged a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against Israel following an Israeli attack that violated Qatar’s airspace in Doha. The Qatari government condemned the strike as reckless and dangerous to

Middle East – (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain has expressed deep gratitude towards Qatar for its vital role in mediating the release of two elderly British nationals, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, held in Afghanistan for nearly eight months by the Taliban. The

Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UN inquiry concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, but Father Elias Mallon warned Security Council weakness may block Genocide Convention action. Pope Pius XI established CNEWA in 1926 to support the church in the

Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Israeli army confirmed four soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion in southern Gaza on Thursday, amid intensifying military operations. According to a military statement, a roadside bomb near Rafah city killed three soldiers and

Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Aid groups urge urgent global intervention to stop Israel’s Gaza City invasion after a UN probe found Israel committing genocide under international law. The group, which consists of 20 organizations, including the Norwegian Refugee Council, Médecins

Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel has launched a major ground offensive on Gaza City, escalating the two-year war and targeting Hamas amid rising civilian risks and global pressure. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel triggered a ground offensive in Gaza City,

Tel Aviv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Europe’s missile shield plans risk being stalled as Israel may halt Arrow 3 exports due to the Gaza conflict, escalating EU-Israel political tensions. As reported by The Telegraph, Europe’s efforts to construct an Iron Dome-style missile

Israel (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli records show 25% of Gaza prisoners are fighters, with most detainees being civilians, including children and the elderly. As reported by The Guardian, Israeli military data shows 25% of Gaza detainees are fighters, while most civilians

Gaza (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid flotilla returns to Barcelona due to stormy weather, halting the attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade and ensure safety. As reported by The Telegraph, stormy weather forced Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla to return

Gaza (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli air and ground strikes killed 18 near Gaza City as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet plans next moves and aid flotillas prepare to enter. As reported by The Guardian, Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed around 18

Tehran (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Iran may cut uranium enrichment to 20% to prevent UK and UN sanctions, balancing internal political pressure and international diplomatic demands. As reported by The Telegraph, Tehran plans to lower uranium enrichment to prevent the UK and

Tehran (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Iran cracks down on Baha’is, seizing property, arresting members, and using Article 49 to intensify persecution without legal due process. As reported by The Telegraph, Iran has intensified its systematic persecution of the Baha’i community, with authorities

Beirut (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lebanon faces protests as the government moves to disarm Hezbollah, raising fears of civil unrest and deepening political instability. As reported by The Telegraph, Beirut sees protesters waving yellow and green flags, with passing vehicles joining in

In a sharp escalation of hostilities, Iran has pledged a “harsh and regretful” response to Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities. This development follows a deadly exchange that began with Tehran’s missile barrage into Israel, intended as retribution for the recent

The United Nations’ special coordinator for Middle East peace, Tor Wennesland, issued a stark warning on Tuesday, describing the region as being at its “most dangerous juncture” in decades. He cautioned that escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed forces threaten to ignite

Israel has relied on an intricate network of missile defense systems to protect its territory from persistent missile and drone attacks. Facing threats from groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and Houthi rebels in Yemen, Israel has deployed advanced

China’s engagement in the Middle East gained momentum this month following the assassination of Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the attack, warning it could destabilize the region further. At a UN Security Council session, China’s permanent

Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East have surged as Hezbollah has promised retaliation against Israel for a recent attack involving exploding pagers that killed 12 people and injured over 2,800 in Lebanon and parts of Syria. In a statement, the

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will “not go unavenged,” following his assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Khamenei announced five days of mourning in Iran for what he termed the

During a visit to Iran’s eastern border, Sirus Amanollahi emphasized that the border closure initiative aims to enhance security within Iran. The commander of the Iranian Army’s ground forces noted, “As interactions between Iran and Afghanistan increase, we are observing daily improvements

Israeli leaders are expressing satisfaction with the recent military offensive against Hezbollah, which escalated from the detonation of weaponized pagers to intense airstrikes. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant hailed Monday’s airstrikes as a “masterpiece,” asserting it marked one of Hezbollah’s worst weeks since

To prevent a broader conflict in the Middle East, the United States has been steadily positioning its Navy forces closer to the region. This deployment includes two aircraft carrier groups and a guided-missile submarine. American officials are openly communicating these moves to

The EU Red Sea naval mission Aspides reported on Monday that the Sounion oil tanker, which has been on fire since August 23, shows no signs of an oil spill. Despite this, the ship remains ablaze, according to the mission. “All vessels

The White House stated on Monday that the Gaza truce talks in Cairo have made progress and are expected to continue at a working level for several days, despite clashes between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. “There continues to be progress, and our

Middle Eastern nations are bracing for a potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, fueled by threats from Iran to avenge the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader, in Tehran last week. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed retaliation, stating

On Wednesday, members of the United Nations Security Council called for increased diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East following the assassinations of two militant leaders, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s military commander. Haniyeh was killed in

Oil prices dropped nearly 2% on Monday following comments from Israeli officials indicating a desire to avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East after a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights. Brent crude futures settled at $79.78 per barrel, down $1.35

Several rockets were launched on Thursday and Friday targeting bases housing troops from the U.S.-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq and Syria, according to security officials and a war monitor. At least four rockets reportedly landed near the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on July 19 regarding the legal implications of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. This announcement follows a request from the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 for a non-binding

The Saudi Arabian outlet is the first of 300 stores the Taiwanese bubble tea chain plans to open across the Middle East, serving as a stepping stone for expanding into Bahrain and the UAE by 2025. Gong Cha has opened its first

The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group announced on Sunday that it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights, where Israel has a key surveillance centre. Hezbollah stated that this was its first bombing since it began engaging