Gaza’s Christians stand their ground despite heavy bombardment Gaza’s minority Christian population has refused to leave Gaza City, despite the recent airstrike that targeted a historic church. Palestine
Will Lebanon's Hezbollah change rules of engagement on Israel to aid Hamas? Hezbollah has been careful not to escalate the situation along Israel's northern border beyond the accepted norms, but the situation could change quickly depending on events in Gaza. Lebanon
Bank of Israel leaves interest rates unchanged, citing Hamas war Israel's central bank is concerned with the prospect of an extended war in the Gaza Strip and the depreciation of the shekel. Israel
Rights groups condemn Iran's sentencing of women journalists who covered Mahsa Amini’s death The two journalists had been held in pre-trial detention since their arrest last year after covering young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody. Iran
Saudi crown prince announces esports ‘world cup’ The move follows significant Saudi investment in both video games and traditional sports. Legacy: Gulf
No consensus yet among Iraqi armed groups on joining Israel-Hamas war Interviews with faction leaders reveal anger with Hamas over starting a unilateral conflict, but also a determination to get involved if Hezbollah greenlights such a move and Israel invades Gaza. Israel
