Monday, December 22, 2025

Middle East

Jordan proposes plan to exile 3,000 Hamas members from Gaza to end war: MEE

Jordan is proposing a plan to exile 3,000 members of Hamas and its military wing from the Gaza Strip in order to end the ongoing Israeli war, Middle East Eye has reported.

Israel attacks Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, several patients killed

At least five people were killed and several others wounded when an Israeli air attack targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Sunday night.

Israel’s cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved a no-confidence motion against the attorney general on Sunday, in its latest move on officials deemed hostile to the government, defying protesters who took to the streets for a sixth straight day.

Turkish court orders detained Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges

A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.

Gaza’s confirmed death toll surges past 50,000: Health Ministry

Dozens more Palestinians were killed in relentless Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll since October 2023 to more than 50,006, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave said in a statement on Sunday.

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, against dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night to demand an end to the war in the Gaza Strip to protect the lives of the captives, and reject the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Senior Hamas official and Palestinian lawmaker Salah al-Bardawil was killed in an Israeli airstrike on western Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group confirmed on Sunday.

Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel strikes southern city

Israel's military struck southern Lebanon following an alleged rocket attack, killing at least seven people and endangering a ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah four months ago.

Detained Istanbul Mayor dismisses ‘terrorism’ charges: Reuters

Arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has refuted “terrorism” charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by the Reuters news agency

Thousands join march in Istanbul to protest mayor’s detention

Thousands of demonstrators have joined a march in Istanbul in support of the city’s arrested mayor, defying a warning from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that authorities would crack down on “street terror”.

Israeli Supreme Court halts dismissal of Shin Bet head

Israel's Supreme Court has issued an injunction temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protests continue against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli defense minister orders military to occupy more areas in Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the army to occupy more areas in the Gaza Strip after expelling Palestinian residents, as Tel Aviv resumed its genocidal war on the Palestinian enclave earlier this week.

Israel’s cabinet agrees to Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Israel’s cabinet has approved the sacking of the head of the domestic security agency, endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to oust the intelligence chief over a lack of trust amid the regional tensions.

White House says Trump ‘fully supports’ Israel’s military operation in Gaza

US President Donald Trump "fully supports Israel" as Tel Aviv resumes its aerial and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip, the White House announced amid an escalating death toll.

Anti-Netanyahu Israelis clash with police over plan to sack Shin Bet head

Thousands of Israelis joined demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as protests against his move to oust the head of the domestic intelligence service flared for a third consecutive day.

Thousands rally in Istanbul for 2nd night over mayor’s detention

Thousands of people gathered at Istanbul’s city hall for a second night Thursday to rally against the arrest of the city’s mayor, which many see as a politically driven endeavour to remove a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from the next presidential race.

US, Israel to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme within days: Report

The United States and Israel will hold high-level talks on Iran's nuclear programme at the White House early next week, a source familiar with the matter has stated.

Russian president sends letter to new Syrian leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter to his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, voicing his support for endeavours to restore stability and security in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Germany reopens its diplomatic mission in Syria after 13-year closure

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened Berlin's embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday after a 13-year closure.

Houthis announce missile launch at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport

The Houthis have launched a hypersonic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, after the Israeli army broke a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Yemeni group announced Thursday.

Health Ministry confirms over 700 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since Tuesday

More than 700 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air attacks in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Israeli troops resume Gaza ground operation, seize part of Netzarim Corridor

Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, reclaiming control of a key land corridor while continuing a wide-ranging bombardment of the besieged enclave as a truce with Hamas collapsed.

Thousands protest against detention of Istanbul mayor

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition figure is seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Trump calls on Iran to stop aiding Houthis

US President Donald Trump has stressed that Iran must completely halt any assistance it is supplying to Yemen's Houthi group, vowing to destroy it. Iran has repeatedly denied such allegations.

Several killed in Gaza as Israel continues air attacks

Several Palestinians have been killed in overnight and early morning Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, a day after more than 400 were killed across the besieged enclave.

Latest news