Middle East
US destroys Iran-affiliated ship in Gulf of Oman, BoP Gaza contract reportedly still not approved
Container ship sank near Hormuz by projectile • Iran executes man for supporting Israel • Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, hit Aramco HQ
Netanyahu changed the face of the Middle East. Now he must make it last - opinion
Netanyahu on October 7: Nobody told Bush to 'go home' after September 11 attacks
Iran tensions, Syria talks put Iraqi Kurdistan at the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy - analysis
El Al, Israir operate Dubai rescue flights following flydubai suspension, tickets set from $249
The Transportation Ministry is expected to share a formal announcement regarding flights for those in Dubai whose flights were canceled.
The flydubai passengers have returned home safely, and that is all that matters for now - editorial
A terrorist tried to hijack an aircraft carrying 166 Israelis. He failed. They are alive and safe. For now, that is more than enough.
Do UAE-Saudi meetings signal escalation or efforts to contain conflict? - interview
Diplomatic meetings involving Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia highlight rising regional tensions, balancing escalation fears with efforts to contain expanding conflicts.
WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt
The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.
Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats
“The call addressed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to advance cooperation and coordination between Syria and Jordan in the defense field.”
What the data really shows about ‘settler violence’ in the West Bank - opinion
The true objective of the “settler violence” campaign may be much simpler than debate over numbers: serving as a tool in the arsenal of smearing Israel’s very presence.
Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational
In the first hours of Arab media coverage, a clear divide emerged. As reports spread beyond Dubai, additional and increasingly serious claims emerged.
Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers
Notably, the seizure came a week after the US imposed secondary sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, prompting airports and airlines across the region to cancel flights to and from Iran for the fores
US sanctions 13 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry
The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, include entities based in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
Could environmental cooperation help pave the way for a more stable Gaza? - opinion
EcoPeace’s proposed Peace Triangle seeks to connect Gaza’s rehabilitation with water, energy, economic, and security cooperation.
