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UNRWA Chief Warns Israel Aims to Destroy Agency and Palestinian Refugee CausePolitics

UNRWA Chief Warns Israel Aims to Destroy Agency and Palestinian Refugee Cause

UNRWA chief warns that Israel is seeking to eliminate the agency and the Palestinian refugee issue, amid demands for the return of bodies held by Israel.

Al Jazeera English|August 27, 2026|1
Israeli Military Actions Persist in Syria and Lebanon Amid US Diplomatic EffortsBreaking News

Israeli Military Actions Persist in Syria and Lebanon Amid US Diplomatic Efforts

Israeli forces continue military strikes, raids, and demolitions in both southern Syria and southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic push by the United States to secure a cessation of hostilities.

Al Jazeera English|August 27, 2026|1
Why Israel Is Not Heading Toward a Civil War Despite Historical GrievancesPolitics

Why Israel Is Not Heading Toward a Civil War Despite Historical Grievances

Despite the symbolic revival of historical grievances like the 1948 Altalena incident, Israel is unlikely to face a civil war due to a deep national consensus surrounding security and Jewish supremacy.

Al Jazeera English|August 27, 2026
Netanyahu Praises New US Sanctions as Tightening Economic Pressure on IranPolitics

Netanyahu Praises New US Sanctions as Tightening Economic Pressure on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised recent US economic measures and sanctions targeting Iran's allies, stating they successfully tighten the pressure on Tehran.

Egypt Independent|August 26, 2026|1
US Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Secure Release of Detained American Student Sama SafiPolitics

US Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Secure Release of Detained American Student Sama Safi

More than 40 US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure the immediate release of Sama Safi, a 20-year-old American student detained without charge by the Israeli military.

Al Jazeera English|August 26, 2026|1
Netherlands Defiant as Israel Expels Officials Over Settlement Trade BanPolitics

Netherlands Defiant as Israel Expels Officials Over Settlement Trade Ban

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Israel's expulsion of Dutch officials will not deter the Netherlands from implementing a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements.

The National|August 26, 2026|1
US Envoy Tom Barrack Faces Scrutiny After Contradicting Official Policy on Golan HeightsPolitics

US Envoy Tom Barrack Faces Scrutiny After Contradicting Official Policy on Golan Heights

US special envoy Tom Barrack faces heavy scrutiny after contradicting official US policy by stating that Israel occupies the Golan Heights.

The National|August 25, 2026|1
Former Diplomats Urge UK and France to Apply Economic Pressure on Israel Over West Bank SettlementsPolitics

Former Diplomats Urge UK and France to Apply Economic Pressure on Israel Over West Bank Settlements

Over 100 former UK and French diplomats have urged their governments to suspend trade agreements with Israel and penalize settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.

The National|August 25, 2026|1
US Removes Syria from Terrorism List, Paving the Way for Reconstruction and High-Stakes Peace Talks with IsraelPolitics

US Removes Syria from Terrorism List, Paving the Way for Reconstruction and High-Stakes Peace Talks with Israel

The US has officially removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, eliminating legal barriers to reconstruction while increasing pressure on President Ahmad Al Shara to pursue a peace deal with Israel.

The National|August 25, 2026|1
Iran Dismisses US Threat of New Sanctions, Claiming America Lacks Economic LeverageEconomy

Iran Dismisses US Threat of New Sanctions, Claiming America Lacks Economic Leverage

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's threat of new sanctions, arguing that the US lacks the economic leverage to restrict global relations.

Egypt Independent|August 25, 2026|1
Escalating Gaza Strikes Follow Kushner Departure Amid West Bank Settlements and ViolencePolitics

Escalating Gaza Strikes Follow Kushner Departure Amid West Bank Settlements and Violence

Following US envoy Jared Kushner's departure, Israeli strikes resumed in Gaza amid escalating violence and illegal settlement expansions in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera English|August 25, 2026
Deadly Israeli Strike on Deir al-Balah Shelter Expands Gaza's Growing Casualty TollBreaking News

Deadly Israeli Strike on Deir al-Balah Shelter Expands Gaza's Growing Casualty Toll

An Israeli air strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah killed at least one person and wounded several others, adding to the ongoing casualties in Gaza.

Al Jazeera English|August 25, 2026|1
Fuel Shortage Hits Occupied West Bank Amid Israeli RestrictionsBreaking News

Fuel Shortage Hits Occupied West Bank Amid Israeli Restrictions

A video report highlights how Israeli restrictions have triggered a fuel shortage in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera English|August 25, 2026|1
As Elections Approach, Netanyahu Casts Turkey as Israel's Newest Strategic AdversaryPolitics

As Elections Approach, Netanyahu Casts Turkey as Israel's Newest Strategic Adversary

As Israeli elections approach, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increasingly framed Turkey as a major adversary, culminating in a military strike in Syria that critics argue is politically motivated.

Egypt Independent|August 25, 2026|1
Gaza Children's Kites Met With Israeli Warning of Drone-Level RetaliationPolitics

Gaza Children's Kites Met With Israeli Warning of Drone-Level Retaliation

Israel has warned that children's kites crossing the border from Gaza will be treated as drones, raising fears of renewed military escalation.

The National|August 25, 2026|1
Gaza's Displaced Palestinians Endure Intensifying Israeli Strikes Amid Region-Wide TensionsBreaking News

Gaza's Displaced Palestinians Endure Intensifying Israeli Strikes Amid Region-Wide Tensions

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are enduring intensifying Israeli strikes as regional tensions and economic sanctions continue to unfold.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026
Escalating Crisis: Israeli Restrictions Trigger Severe Fuel Shortage in Occupied West BankBreaking News

Escalating Crisis: Israeli Restrictions Trigger Severe Fuel Shortage in Occupied West Bank

Recent video footage documents Israeli attacks on a desalination plant and a mosque in Gaza amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026|1
Iranian Rial Plummets to Historic Low Ahead of Anticipated US SanctionsEconomy

Iranian Rial Plummets to Historic Low Ahead of Anticipated US Sanctions

Iran's currency has plunged to a record low against the US dollar amid a worsening economic crisis and impending US Treasury sanctions.

Egypt Independent|August 24, 2026
Activists Target UK Aircraft Parts Factory Amid Protests Over Israel TiesPolitics

Activists Target UK Aircraft Parts Factory Amid Protests Over Israel Ties

Activists occupied a UK aircraft parts factory over its links to Israel, amid a series of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026
Syria Holds Secret Talks with Israeli Spy Chief to Ease Tensions Following Airbase StrikePolitics

Syria Holds Secret Talks with Israeli Spy Chief to Ease Tensions Following Airbase Strike

Syria has reportedly held secret talks with Israel's Mossad chief to defuse regional tensions following a recent airbase bombing. Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani stated that negotiations for a security agreement and troop withdrawal could soon resume.

The National|August 24, 2026|1