Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces

Thirty-six fires were reported in Bejaia province alone, of which 18 had been brought under control.

A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026.
A New York Magazine cover reading 'Don't Panic' is displayed on the door of a magazine shop, March 15, 2020

New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ celebrates 'jihad chic,' while pushing Jews out of the picture

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan walks after speaking to the media, at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025

Turkey expands Libya influence as Fidan meets Haftar amid US-backed reunification push - analysis

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel


ROPES in Morocco: Israelis and Palestinians found hope beyond conflict - opinion

Our eye-opening experiences during the program in Morocco illustrated what can be achieved, thus amplifying our hope for a future in which MENA can become a region of peace and coexistence.

ROPES participants take part in an educational session in Morocco.

'This Is Not a Cholent': Stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - review

"This Is Not a Cholent" contributes to the history and legacy of these refugees and these communities’ cultural and emotional experiences. 

 CHILDREN AT the Beit Lid refugee camp near Pardesiyya, in 1950.

A great leader: Growth of Morocco under King Mohammed VI's 25-year-rule - opinion

Over 25 years under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, Morocco has seen steady progress as an emerging player on the international stage.

 KING MOHAMMED VI of Morocco meets with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, during a state-visit reception in Abu Dhabi, last year.

Libya has no plans to make peace with Israel, eastern Libyan minister says

"We support the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital," Abdulhadi al-Hweij said in a rare interview with Israeli media.

 Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar gestures to the crowd during Independence Day celebrations in Benghazi

Five Islamist convicts escape from Tunisian jail

The interior ministry published the names and photos of the escaped convicts and urged citizens to contact the police if they see them.

 Police officers stand guard near the site of a suicide bombing attack in downtown Tunis, Tunisia June 27, 2019.

'Six or seven' Muslim nations to make peace with Israel after Saudis - FM

Eli Cohen: "It's important to restate what the prime minister said, peace with Saudi Arabia is also peace between Jews and the Muslim world."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US, September 22, 2023

Tunisia hints Israel behind devastating Storm Daniel due to 'Zionist name'

"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.

 A destroyed car sits on top of a pile of rubble, following fatal floods in Derna, Libya, September 17, 2023REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Since Tunisia’s Saied seized control, the country’s economic situation continues to deteriorate

IMF loans stall as Saied rebuffs its demands for reform; meanwhile, Europe offers aid to buy influence.

 Tunisian President Kais Saied

Israelis, Moroccans gather in Jerusalem to celebrate top adviser to King

Several hundred people from Israel and Morocco gathered at the Museum of Tolerance on Thursday night to celebrate Azoulay and present him with the Torch of Abraham Award.

 Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, Professor Imam Mohammed Amine Smaili and Professor Farid El Bacha at the ceremony at the MOTJ.

Jared Kushner to invest half a billion shekels in Israeli company

This will be the first investment in an Israeli company by Affinity Fund, which was founded by Kushner in 2021.

US White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, who accompanied an Israeli delegation, speaks during a visit to Rabat, Morocco, December 22, 2020.