New York synagogue becomes scene of latest attack amid Israel-Hamas war Jewish religious institutions in the United States, Canada and Germany have been attacked since the war began as antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents continue to rise across the West. Washington Pulse
Ending Gaza war ‘doesn’t seem priority’ says top Saudi diplomat on US visit Top diplomats of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar implied Washington’s credibility is on the line, saying repercussions from destruction wrought by Israeli military in Gaza will impact region for ‘generations’ if not stopped. Palestine
US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza The renewed push for a cease-fire comes as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 17,000 and the humanitarian situation reaches catastrophic levels. Palestine
Six Palestinians killed in Israeli raid as West Bank violence continues The Israeli army continues its near-daily incursions into West Bank towns and cities amid the war in Gaza. Palestine
Interview Israel already suffering 'strategic defeat' with global outcry over Gaza, Jordan’s FM says In an interview with Al-Monitor, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged the United States to wield its influence with Israel to stem the bloodshed in Gaza after two months of devastating war. Ayman Safadi Foreign Minister of Jordan
Hamas claims to foil Israeli hostage-rescue effort An Israeli official declined to comment on the matter as the war between the two rages on in Gaza following the collapse of the cease-fire. Palestine
As Egyptians head to polls, Gaza war helps Sisi secure third term Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi continues to reject any attempt to forcibly displace and resettle Palestinians in Sinai, which has garnered him wide popularity that he had lost in the past years. Egypt
Saudi PIF ups investment in China’s Alibaba-backed tech fund eWTP Arabia Capital invests in energy and technology start-ups across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Saudi Arabia
What fate awaits Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun as another Beirut void looms? Another leadership position might soon be vacant in Lebanon amid bickering over the legality of extending the term of the soon-to-retire commander of the military. Lebanon
