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Algeria calls on ICJ to give advisory stance on Israeli occupation of Palestine

Addressing the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged the International Criminal Court (ICJ) to give an advisory opinion on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine.

Bolivia voices support for Palestinian self-determination

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce has stressed the need to implement international initiatives and UN resolutions to ensure that Palestinians can have self-determination in a viable state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Report: Erdogan says Turkey backs Israel-Saudi normalisation

Ankara supports the recent attempts aimed at normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a closed-door briefing with analysts and journalists in New York, sources told Middle East Eye.

Qatar Emir calls for end of ‘injustice’

During his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly session, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani urged an end to injustice, particularly for the Palestinian people.

Colombia slams world powers for backing Ukraine, but not Palestinians

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego devotes a chunk of his speech at the United Nations General Assembly to slamming what he says is the world powers’ hypocrisy in defending Ukraine but not the Palestinians.

At least 6 killed in drone attack on airport in Iraq’s Kurdish region

At least six people have been killed in a drone strike on an airport near the city of Sulaymaniyah in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, official sources have told Al Jazeera.

Saudi Arabia says two-state solution in Palestine must return to forefront

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud has said that there will be no solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict without an independent Palestinian state.

Israeli officials warn Netanyahu ‘dismantling’ military

A group of former Israeli officials have warned leaders on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reforms are "dismantling" the Israeli military, as the PM arrived in the US, according to letter obtained by Middle East Eye.

Iraq says Kurdish armed groups handed over heavy weapons, will be relocated to camps

Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has stated that Kurdish armed groups along the border with Iran have handed over their heavy weaponry as the deadline for their disarmament and relocation approaches based on a security pact between Tehran and Baghdad.

Netanyahu says will discuss Iran with Biden during US trip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he plans to discuss the issue of Iran during his meeting with US President Joe Biden in the upcoming days. He made the remarks before departing for the United States, according to the government press office.

Israeli soldiers attack Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli soldiers have raided Bab as-Silsila, one of the main entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, and beat Palestinian worshippers at the site, according to local sources.

Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey, according to the state-owned Anadolu Agency news agency.

Israelis rally against cabinet’s policies for 37th straight week

Thousands of Israelis have rallied in several locations throughout the occupied Palestinian territories for the 37th consecutive week to condemn the cabinet's extremist policies.

Saudi Arabia halts normalization talks with Israel over Palestine: Report

Riyadh has reportedly informed Washington of its decision to suspend all negotiations on normalizing relations with Tel Aviv due to the far-right Israeli cabinet’s unwillingness to make any concessions to the Palestinians.

Iraq says in full control over border points with Iran

The spokesman for Iraq’s Joint Operations Command has confirmed that government forces have assumed full control over all border points with neighboring Iran, stressing Baghdad is fully committed to implementing the security pact with Tehran.

Turkey says could ‘part ways’ with EU if necessary

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Ankara could abandon its long-running EU membership process in response to a report from Brussels condemning Turkey’s “downward spiral in terms of human rights.”

Gaza dialysis services collapsing amid Israeli siege: Health ministry

The Gaza Strip's Health Ministry has issued a stern warning about the imminent collapse of dialysis services at hospitals due to Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Israel strikes Gaza Strip after border violence

The Israeli military has announced it launched an air raid on the Gaza Strip, following violence at a border rally in which, health officials said, multiple Palestinians were wounded.

Anti-Iran groups in northern Iraq accept call for disarmament, relocation: Report

An informed source has confirmed that secessionist anti-Tehran groups in northern Iraq have agreed to lay down their arms and leave the areas along the common border between Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Thousands join anti-Assad rally in southern Syria

Thousands of Syrians held a protest rally in the southern city of Sweida, the largest in nearly a month of anti-government demonstrations against economic hardships, activists say. The government says sanctions by the US and its allies following a decade of civil war, are behind the crippled economy.

Normalizing Israel-Saudi relations possible, but not certainty: US

The normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia is possible but not a certainty, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated.

Rights groups condemn US for allowing military aid to Egypt

More than a dozen rights organizations have signed a statement rebuking the US administration's decision to approve more than $200m in military aid to Egypt, arguing that the money will only embolden President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi amid an intensifying crackdown on civil society.

Yemen’s Houthis arrive in Saudi Arabia for peace talks

A delegation of Yemen's Houthi has arrived in Saudi Arabia for negotiations aimed at potentially ending the war in the Arab world's poorest nation.

Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume flights, forge commercial ties after 7-year hiatus

Iran and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks to restart direct flights and rekindle commercial relations between the two nations.

Erdogan urges long-time advisors to resign, overhauls his team: Report

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revamped his team of advisors on Thursday, asking many to resign to open the way for a change of staff, two sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.

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