Gaza At least 64 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza The attacks come as Israel finalises plans for an imminent assault aimed at occupying Gaza City, after Israel’s security cabinet approved Netanyahu’s plans to capture the northern city. 24/08/2025
Gaza At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City. 23/08/2025
Gaza Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time, UN-backed body says The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale. 22/08/2025
Gaza Israel says Gaza City will be destroyed if Hamas rejects ceasefire Israel’s defense minister says Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms. Earlier this week, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal by Arab mediators, almost identical to the one Israel accepted before talks stalled last month. 22/08/2025
No Comment Airstrike destroys Gaza tents as Israel readies new operation Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza early Thursday, destroying a camp for displaced families near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah as preparations for a wider offensive continued. 21/08/2025
No Comment Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation. 21/08/2025
Cyprus Greek Cypriot who entered the north arrested on drugs charges The case is being investigated by the Dhekelia bases police and a procedure to return the man's vehicle is under way under with the help of the UN. 21/08/2025
Turkey US opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 programme, State Department says Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme and its Defence Industry Agency was sanctioned after Ankara announced in 2017 it would purchase Russian S-400 missiles. 21/08/2025
West Bank West Bank settlement project approved as IDF begins Gaza City assault Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two. Meanwhile, the IDF said it had begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City. 21/08/2025
No Comment Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israel’s blockade and ongoing military operations. 20/08/2025
Syria US-led coalition in Syria captures senior IS group commander The IS jihadist group broke away from al-Qaeda more than a decade ago and attracted supporters from around the world after it declared a so-called caliphate in 2014 in large parts of Syria and Iraq. 20/08/2025
Qatar 365 Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365 In partnership with Media City The annual Doha International Book Fair brings together bookworms, literary fans and cultural exchanges from all over the world. We explore how Qatar’s libraries and national reading campaigns incorporate technology and art into their strategies, and meet a few international publishers. 20/08/2025
Israel Israel to mobilise 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. 20/08/2025
Syria Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. 20/08/2025
Egypt Aid drivers hope for Gaza entry as leaders meet at Rafah crossing Euronews travelled to the Rafah border crossing with the Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian premier. 20/08/2025
Gaza Israel yet to respond to ceasefire proposal as strikes on Gaza persist Qatar has stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas. 20/08/2025
Lebanon Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies. 19/08/2025
Gaza Ship with hundreds of tonnes of aid for Gaza nears Israeli port Cyprus was the staging area last year for 22,000 tonnes of aid deliveries by ship directly to Gaza through a pier operated by the international charity World Central Kitchen and a US military-run docking facility known as the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore System. 19/08/2025
Business Israel to finalise 'largest' gas supply deal in its history to Egypt After two years of delays, the Israeli government is expected to finalise the deal with Egypt in the next two weeks, involving exports from Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field. 19/08/2025
Gaza Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets. 18/08/2025
Lebanon US envoy wants long-term end of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm. 18/08/2025
Partner content Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality Partner content presented by 7 Management We talk to 7 Management’s CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine, about how he turned a Beirut lounge into a global hospitality empire blending dining, nightlife and immersive storytelling. 18/08/2025
No Comment WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza. 18/08/2025
Israel Dozens arrested in Israel as demonstrators demand hostage release deal Dozens were arrested in Israel as protesters gathered outside politician's homes, military headquarters and on major highways to demand the Israeli government strike a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza. 17/08/2025
Gaza Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza Israel says it is preparing to mass move Palestinians from combat areas in Gaza to the south as plans of its new military offensive reach final stages of planning. 17/08/2025
Cyprus UK trade envoy resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus Labour MP Afzal Khan said he was visiting for personal reasons, but also held a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. 16/08/2025