Turkey sentences journalist over 4 years in jail for threatening Erdogan Prominent Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli was sentenced to over four years in prison in a trial government critics say aimed at silencing one of Turkey's most influential journalists and intended to intimidate journalists nationwide. Turkey
Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban on US citizen Saad Almadi Almadi's release comes during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington. Saudi Arabia
Fed up with Netanyahu, more Israelis seek European passports The number of Israelis seeking European passports has increased considerably in a trend that has continued even after Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement. Israel
Israeli settlers arrested after injuring 4 Palestinians in West Bank rampage: What to know The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that October saw the highest monthly number of Israeli settler attacks since it began tracking the incidents in 2006. Palestine
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
Israel’s war cabinet considers Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as ICJ ruling looms Reports on Friday revealed that CIA Chief William Burns will meet in a European capital this weekend with Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials to try to unblock a deal for a cease-fire and the release of all the hostages held in Gaza. Israel
Outcry as Iran executes young protester with mental illness: judiciary Mohammad Ghobadlou, who had allegedly a history of mental illness, was hanged in an Iranian prison in relation to his role in the 2022 nationwide protests. Iran
In West Bank, Israeli army ramps ups WhatsApp surveillance of Palestinians No sense of privacy remains in Israel's checkpoints in the West Bank, where civilians face increasing intrusions into their digital lives and social media apps. Palestine
Israel rejects South Africa's genocide charge at ICJ as 'grossly distorted' On the second day of hearings at the International Court of Justice, Israel rejected the court's jurisdiction and accused Hamas of genocidal acts. Israel
What is next at ICJ as South Africa opens Israeli genocide case? South African lawyers and legal experts presented to the International Court of Justice in the Hague their arguments, claiming that Israel is carrying out genocide against Gazan population. Israel
How is Middle East reacting to South Africa's Gaza genocide ICJ case against Israel? Several Arab countries have publically announced their support for South Africa’s genocide case filed against Israel at the ICJ. Palestine
