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Netanyahu’s plane reportedly lands in Athens amid escalating Iran strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly taken to an undisclosed location, believed to be Athens, Greece, following a series of Israeli military strikes targeting Tehran and other Iranian cities. Israeli media published images showing Netanyahu’s aircraft escorted by fighter jets......

Iranian revolutionary guards chief killed in Israeli strikes amidst escalating tensions

Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes early Friday, marking a significant escalation in the region. The strikes reportedly targeted nuclear facilities, missile production sites, and high-ranking Iranian military......

Israel detains activists from 'Madeleine' ship after rejecting deportation

Israeli authorities have detained several activists aboard the "Madeleine," a ship from the Freedom Flotilla intercepted near Gaza, following their refusal to sign deportation documents. Among those who agreed to leave were four activists, including Swedish pro-Palestinian campaigner Greta......

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered in southern Gaza

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. Victims identified as Judi and Gadi Haggai The victims, Judi Weinstein Haggai, aged 70 and also a Canadian citizen, and......

France and the UK consider formal recognition of Palestinian state at upcoming UN summit

The United States has reportedly issued private warnings to the United Kingdom and France, urging them not to move forward with unilaterally recognizing the Palestinian state at an upcoming UN summit, according to an exclusive report by Middle East Eye. The conference, which will be co-hosted by France......

Israel kills dozens at US-backed Gaza aid sites, triggering global outrage

Palestinians in Gaza entered June under heavy fire as Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire on starving civilians gathered at aid distribution centers operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Rafah, with additional casualties reported......

Israel denies entry for Arab ministers to meet Palestinian president

Israel has firmly rejected a request from foreign ministers of five Arab nations to visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank. This denial reflects Israel's ongoing control over all access to the territory, including its borders and airspace. An Israeli......

Morocco’s legal cannabis strategy sets precedent for Middle East and Africa

For decades, cannabis in the Middle East and Africa remained relegated to the margins of legality, cultivated and traded in the shadows. That changed in 2021 when Morocco became the first country in the region to legalize the production, export, and medical use of cannabis. This landmark legislation......

Growing international pressure on Israel amid Gaza crisis

The international community should consider sanctions against Israel to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Spain's foreign minister has asserted. This statement precedes a significant meeting in Madrid on Sunday, where European and Arab nations will convene to advocate for an end to Israel's......