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Middle East
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian activist in occupied West Bank
Israeli prosecutors have filed charges against a settler over the death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, marking the first indictment of an Israeli for killing a Palestinian in the West Bank since October 2023, according to a rights group.
France 24 · 30 min ago
Trump denies munitions shortages, threatens jail for leakers as Iran tensions persist
US President Donald Trump has denied media reports of ammunition shortages, saying the country has 'massive amounts' and threatening leakers with prison. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman finalised an agreement on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews · 4 h ago
Israel faces reservist shortage as war-weary troops fail to report
Israel is facing a significant shortfall in military personnel as exhausted reservists skip their duties. Experts say the mental, political, and financial strain of fighting on multiple fronts is taking a heavy toll.
NPR World · 12 h ago
Iran says it has agreed shipping route through Strait of Hormuz with Oman
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but warns that safe navigation cannot be guaranteed due to the US blockade of Iranian ports. The US and Oman have not commented on the proposal.
BBC World · 13 h ago
Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'
President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently 'very difficult', as Khamenei has stayed out of public view since being wounded in a US-Israeli strike that killed his father.
France 24 · 15 h ago
Israeli army chief: IDF to keep operating proactively in Gaza
Israel's military chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, says forces will continue proactive operations in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile says Israel has not agreed to a US-backed proposal for the territory.
Euronews · 16 h ago
At least three killed in violence in southern Lebanon
At least one Lebanese person and two Israeli soldiers have been killed in violence in southern Lebanon, which comes as Lebanon and Israel hold talks and Beirut pushes for a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Al Jazeera · 18 h ago
Netanyahu: No Gaza withdrawal until Hamas fully disarms, casting doubt on Trump-brokered deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to disarm Hamas, saying in a social media video that Israeli troops will not withdraw from their positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is fully disarmed.
France 24 · 22 h ago
US and Iran signal hope for Hormuz deal but terms remain unclear
US officials and Iran have both expressed optimism about a possible agreement over the Strait of Hormuz, but key disagreements persist, and Tehran says any deal does not guarantee the waterway's immediate reopening.
The Guardian World · 23 h ago
Iran and Oman draft Hormuz waterway deal as Trump rejects Iranian control and fees
Iran and Oman are negotiating an agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but the US opposes any arrangement that would give Iran control or allow tolls.
Euronews · 5 Aug, 06:53
Israel approves $37m to seize over 70 West Bank sites
Israel has approved $37 million in funding to accelerate its control over more than 70 historical sites in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 5 Aug, 06:52
Syrian Officials Reportedly Pledge to Significantly Cut Russian Oil Imports
Syrian officials have reportedly assured the United States that the country is ready to significantly reduce Russian oil imports, Reuters reports, citing three sources. The commitment emerged during talks about removing Syria from Washington's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
LSM · 5 Aug, 05:56
Iran and Oman Talks on Hormuz Called Positive; Ship Struck in Red Sea
Iran says its talks with Oman on Hormuz are proceeding positively, while US officials suggest a deal could be possible soon. A ship was also reported hit in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera · 5 Aug, 03:52
Funeral Held for Family Killed in US Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
A couple and their toddler, killed in a US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island, have been laid to rest in a funeral ceremony.
Al Jazeera · 5 Aug, 00:53
Indian-flagged ship sinks off Yemen in attack blamed on Houthis
Yemen's internationally recognized government has accused the Houthis of sinking an Indian-flagged ship off the Yemeni coast using a boat laden with explosives. The incident comes as US officials express hope for a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World · 5 Aug, 00:51
Media: Iran demands full control over ships entering Strait of Hormuz
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict continue, but on Tuesday only US officials publicly expressed hopes for a quick agreement. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are discussing navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reportedly demanding full control over incoming vessels.
LSM · 4 Aug, 23:55
Netanyahu insists no Gaza withdrawal without full Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that troops will not pull back from their current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, casting fresh doubt on a deal announced by US President Donald Trump.
Euronews · 4 Aug, 23:51
Egypt arrests suspects in fake judge scam
Egyptian authorities have arrested several people over an alleged scheme in which fake judges defrauded citizens. The main suspects confessed to staging courtroom scenes and impersonating a judge on social media.
BBC World · 4 Aug, 22:51
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Analysts point to an uptick in settlement movement activity as Israel's upcoming elections encourage moves to entrench control over the West Bank, amid a surge in violence.
Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 21:53
Iran's president denies repeated resignation threats amid Hormuz deal dispute
Masoud Pezeshkian rejects reports he repeatedly offered to resign, as hardliners and officials clash over a proposed US agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian World · 4 Aug, 21:52
Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel's 2023 Sabra attack
Thousands gathered in Gaza for a mass funeral to bury the remains of 112 people recovered from the rubble of homes destroyed in Israel's 2023 Sabra attack.
Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 20:55
Scientists warn of invasive species risk from ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz
An international group of marine researchers warns that ships idling for months near the Strait of Hormuz are accumulating invasive organisms that could threaten ecosystems worldwide once traffic resumes.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 20:51
US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait
US and Qatari officials say progress is being made on restoring a ceasefire with Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though the waterway remains closed and talks face resistance from Oman and hardliners in Tehran.
The Guardian World · 4 Aug, 19:54
US long-range missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war, sources say
The United States has reportedly used up most of its long-range missile reserves during the war against Iran, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts with Russia or China. The White House insists Washington still has far more ammunition than any other country.
Delfi · 4 Aug, 19:51
Qatar says indirect talks continue to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Dr. Majed al-Ansari, said indirect talks are ongoing to avoid further regional escalation. Al Jazeera reports that the talks also aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 18:53
Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed as southern Lebanon lies in ruins
Large parts of southern Lebanon have been destroyed by Israeli attacks, and residents are again trying to rebuild their lives as the country marks the anniversary of the Beirut port explosion.
Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 17:54
Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins amid ongoing strikes
The seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks has started, according to Al Jazeera, as Israeli military operations continue in southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 15:53
Iran threatens to target US warships in Strait of Hormuz over route changes
Iran has warned that it will target any US warship attempting to enforce an alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington pushes for talks while Tehran denies new negotiations.
Euronews · 4 Aug, 05:49
Trump Says US-Iran Talks Underway, Warns of 'Last Chance'; Tehran Denies
US President Donald Trump has said negotiations with Iran are ongoing, warning they are Tehran's final opportunity to reach a deal. Iran has denied that any talks are taking place.
Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 03:50
Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing, calls it Tehran's 'last chance'
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are continuing despite Tehran's denials, warning that Iran faces a 'last chance' before possible escalation. The discussions centre on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and curbing Iran's nuclear programme.
France 24 · 4 Aug, 02:50