Israeli army to investigate death of 16-year-old Palestinian girl Defense Minister Benny Gantz has shot down accusations that Israeli troops intentionally killed teenager Jana Majdi Assam Zakarna during a raid in the West Bank town of Jenin, but the military investigation is ongoing. Israel
Iran publicly executes another 23-year-old in connection to protests Iran hanged on Monday protestor Majid Rahnavard, on charges of killing two members of the Basij force. Iran
On US visit, Arab Israeli leader warns against Netanyahu’s new government In a meeting with the United Nations secretary-general, Hadash-Ta’al party head Ayman Odeh blamed successive governments of neglecting to protect Israeli Arab citizens. Israel
Saudi GDP growth continues on back of high oil prices Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is also growing, boding well for its ambitious economic diversification projects. Legacy: Gulf
Culture Israel blocks Gaza's Christians from celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem Israel refused to grant 200 Christians from Gaza permits to enter the West Bank and celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Palestine
Egypt’s trade with Nile Basin countries jumps amid Ethiopia dam crisis Cairo’s exports and imports with the region increased substantially in 2021, but they still represent a small portion of the total and growth remains uneven. Egypt
Protests erupt in Tunisia ahead of elections this week A week before the Dec. 17 elections, Tunisians held a march in the capital to protest against the upcoming vote. North Africa
