'Apartheid': Arab countries including UAE, Jordan decry new Israeli law A group of foreign ministers struck out at a new Israeli law requiring the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism in military courts. Palestine
Amid chatter of local uprisings, eyes turn to Iran's minorities: What to know Ethnic minorities in Iran, historically marginalized and repressed by Iran's central government, are gaining attention as potential political actors amid escalating US and Israeli strikes. Iran
'No meaningful protection': Israel’s new Gaza aid rules raise data, security risks The guidelines expand Israeli authority to deny NGO registration in the Palestinian territories and visas for foreign aid workers as Gaza continues to reel from two years of war. Palestine
UN points to 'genocidal path' in RSF assault on Sudan’s El-Fasher A UN fact-finding mission says the scale and coordination of atrocities in Darfur mark a shift in its assessment of the paramilitary group’s campaign. Sudan
Feature ISIS brides face uncertain future as Damascus clashes with Syria’s Kurds By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Rights groups warn US over Israel's assurances on weapons use In a report to the Biden administration, Oxfam and Human Rights Watch challenged Israel's assertion that it's using US weapons in accordance with international law. Israel
Iranian court orders US to pay $2.5 billion over 2008 bombing The Islamic Republic accuses Jamshid Sharmahd, a German citizen and US resident, of involvement in a 2008 bombing in relation to his work with an Iranian monarchist group, but his trial was unfair, according to a rights watchdog. Iran
Turkey’s Fidan set to visit Venezuela and meet Maduro The Turkish foreign minister is set to make his inaugural visits to Venezuela and Mexico in his capacity as his country’s top diplomat. Turkey
Families of Israeli hostages file complaint against Hamas at ICC Representatives of the families of Israeli hostages arrived at the International Criminal Court in The Hague with 1,000 pages of evidence and testimonies against Hamas. Israel
Mossad chief leaves Cairo after talks with US, Egypt, Qatar on new Israel-Hamas deal The meeting in Cairo between Israeli, American, Egyptian and Qatari top officials ended after several hours of discussions in an attempt to advance a deal for the release of hostages and a cease-fire in Gaza. Israel
Two hostages rescued during Israeli operation in Gaza's Rafah After postponing the operation several times, Israeli security forces entered early Monday morning the city of Rafah, rescuing two hostages. Israel
Will Biden listen to Congress progressives, condition aid to Israel? More Democratic senators are asking the White House to condition military support to Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and the humanitarian situation grows more dire. Palestine
Pro-Palestinian activists in Jordan face arrest, harassment by authorities Human Rights Watch documented the arrest of several people who took part in pro-Palestinian protests in Jordan and condemned the use of a controversial cybercrime law. Jordan
In Libya, human traffickers turn to TikTok to promote services Human traffickers in the North African country are exploiting the social media platform to promote alleged safe journeys to Europe. Libya
Analysis What's holding up Israel-Hamas hostage release, cease-fire deal? Reports indicate that Israel would have to release thousands of Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of murder, in exchange for the release of the roughly 136 hostages held in Gaza. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Turkey’s parliament ejects jailed lawmaker Can Atalay, defying top court With the ejection, lawmakers from the Turkish president’s ruling coalition unprecedentedly defied the country’s highest court. Turkey
Analysis Netanyahu isolated, threatened by Gaza deal on eve of Mossad-CIA-Qatar talks With American, Egyptian, Israeli and Qatari officials closer to a deal, Netanyahu may soon have to choose between the hostages in Gaza and the hard-liners holding him hostage. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
