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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Gunfire on Tanker as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Iran announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade of its ports, with gunboats reportedly firing on a tanker in the waterway. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict '...
French UNIFIL Soldier Killed in Attack in Southern Lebanon Attributed to Hezbollah
A French soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL was killed and three others wounded during a road-clearing operation in southern Lebanon in what French and UNIFIL officials said was likely a Hezbollah at...
Palestinian mother recounts abuse and fear during Israeli detention
A Palestinian mother has given a personal account of her experience during Israeli detention, describing conditions that left her fearing for her life. The testimony provides a firsthand perspective on the treatment of P...
Iran reopens then closes Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran nuclear talks stall
Iran briefly declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, triggering a sharp drop in oil prices, before closing it again within roughly 20 hours, citing the United States' failure to lift its naval blockade...
Entertainment figures sign letter opposing Israel's expulsion from Eurovision
A group of entertainment figures including Amy Schumer, Mila Kunis, Erin Foster, and Matthew Weiner added their names to a letter rejecting calls to exclude Israel from Eurovision. The signatories argue that expulsion wo...
Iran reimoses Strait of Hormuz closure as US blockade holds; IRGC gunboats fire on tanker
Iran's central military command announced it would resume 'strict management' of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing an earlier decision to reopen the waterway, after the US maintained its blockade of Iranian ports and coast...
Displaced Lebanese Return Home as Ceasefire Holds but Israeli Violations Reported
As the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire entered its second day, displaced residents began returning to southern Lebanese border towns including Khiam. Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground reported Israeli bulldozers continu...
West Bank: Settlers torch Palestinian buildings and vehicles near Nablus and Masafer Yatta
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian buildings and cars in two separate attacks in the West Bank, one near Nablus and one in Masafer Yatta, with no injuries or arrests reported. In the Masafer Yatta incident, assaila...
Gaza faces deepening garbage and health crisis amid destroyed infrastructure
In Deir al-Balah and across the Gaza Strip, displaced families are living next to growing rubbish piles as destroyed sanitation infrastructure forces reliance on unsafe temporary dumps. Poor sanitation conditions and pes...
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire reached in Washington, analysts warn of fragility
The United States and Israel announced a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon following historic direct talks in Washington. Lebanese media analyst Dany Moudallal cautioned that the truce remains fragile and that its long-te...
Op-Ed: Israel's Death Penalty Law Strengthens Case for EU to Treat Israel as Apartheid State
In an opinion piece for Al Jazeera, European politician Pernando Barrena argues that Israel's passage of a death penalty law targeting Palestinians is additional grounds for the European Union to classify Israel as an ap...
US Defense Secretary Hegseth draws criticism for comparing media to the Pharisees
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked controversy by comparing the media to the Pharisees, a Jewish sect historically derided in Christian tradition. Jewish commentators said the comparison carries antisemitic connot...
Over 227,000 Lebanon War Displaced Find Grim Reality in Syria
More than 227,000 people who fled conflict in Lebanon for Syria have encountered severe hardship, including a lack of housing, economic difficulties, and the absence of functioning state services. Despite the new ceasefi...
Iranians Fear New Government Crackdown as Post-War Hardships Deepen
Iran's regime has emerged from weeks of conflict appearing as entrenched as ever, while the economic and social grievances that fueled past mass unrest are expected to worsen. Iranians warn that despite surface-level cal...
Opinion: Palestinians should not abandon the one-state solution amid Israel's 'forever wars'
In an opinion piece, writer Awad Abdelfattah argues that Palestinians must not give up on the one-state solution as a political goal, even as Israel's prolonged military campaigns continue. The piece contends that abando...
Thousands of displaced Lebanese return home to find widespread destruction
Despite official warnings about the fragility of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, thousands of internally displaced Lebanese are returning to southern towns such as Nabatieh, where homes, businesses, and essential services ...
IDF Court-Martials Three Female Soldiers Over Improper Discharge Attire
The Israeli military docked the pay of three female soldiers who arrived for their discharge ceremony wearing tank tops and a short skirt, sparking anger among families. The incident drew wider condemnation as it follows...
Palestinian Killed After Breaching West Bank Settlement with Knife — IDF
An IDF investigation found that a Palestinian suspect from a nearby village climbed over the entrance gate of a West Bank settlement armed with a knife and was shot dead by a local security guard after rushing at him. Th...
Israeli Director Nadav Lapid's Wartime Film 'Yes!' Courts Controversy in US Screenings
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's new wartime film 'Yes!' is generating controversy and strong reactions as it screens in select US theaters. Times of Israel critics describe the film as raising eyebrows and ire over its c...
Opinion: US-Israeli war on Iran overshadows Sudan's ongoing humanitarian crisis
An opinion piece by Osama Abuzaid in Middle East Eye argues that the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has diverted international attention and media coverage away from the continuing crisis in Sudan, leaving its...