Culture Gaza spa offers belly dance classes An all-female spa and salon in the conservative Gaza Strip is offering belly dance courses as a breather for women, but not everyone was happy about it. Palestine
European Commission head in Israel for talks on energy, natural gas Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Energy Minister Karin Elharar discussed with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen possibilities for cooperation on exporting Israeli natural gas via Egypt to Europe. Israel
Iraqi health authorities scramble to contain new animal virus outbreak Viral hemorrhagic fever is spread by contact with animals and can constitute a "public health emergency of international concern." Iraq
Kurdish journalists in southeast Turkey still uncharged after week in jail Colleagues of 20 detained journalists say they believe their arrests are tied to Turkey’s planned military operation against Syrian Kurdish militants. Turkey
Iran's labor minister resigns as economic protests grow The first high-profile resignation in President Ebrahim Raisi's government comes as he scrambles to soothe public fury over unprecedented rising living costs. Iran
Dubai real estate transactions hit 13-year high The American commercial real estate firm CBRE released a lengthy report on the Emirati city’s real estate market. Legacy: Gulf
As Israeli coalition falters, former IDF chief mulls politics Rumors are flying about former IDF chief Gadi Eizenkot entering politics. Israel
Israeli-American crypto firm Celsius halts trading as price plunge continues The massive drop in value of Bitcoin, Ethereal and other cryptocurrencies has affected Israel, where many people own some. Israel