Wartime closures at Jerusalem holy sites raise fears of lasting shift among Palestinians Palestinians say sweeping restrictions during Ramadan and ahead of Eid reflect security concerns, but there is concern they could ultimately reshape access to worship in the Old City. Palestine
Analysis Iran expands energy targets beyond Gulf as Red Sea and East Med come into play In retaliation for strikes on its energy sector, Tehran's campaign against regional oil and gas infrastructure has intensified and broadened to include Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port and an Israeli refinery in Haifa. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Exclusive-Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don't like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
Analysis Displacement and dissent: Hezbollah’s war with Israel splits Lebanon’s Shiites The renewed Israel war against Hezbollah in Lebanon has divided the Shiite community, with some still backing the group as resistance against Israel’s expansionist vision and others refusing to pay the price of foreign conflicts. By Karim Safieddine In Beirut, reporting on politics