MENA News

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel, says source

The package follows a $20 billion sale in August of fighter jets and other military equipment to Israel

Hamas says 'ready' for Gaza truce after Lebanon ceasefire

Palestinian Authority expresses hope that a ceasefire will bring stability to the region, especially in war-torn Gaza

Thousands of Lebanese head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold

The ceasefire brings to a halt a war that has killed thousands in Lebanon and resulted in mass displacement on both sides of the border

Saudi praises international efforts made to reach Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

The truce should bring to a halt a war that has forced tens of thousands of people in Israel and hundreds of thousands more in Lebanon to flee their homes

Iran's Khamenei calls for death sentence for Israeli leaders

His remarks came after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence chief and a Hamas leader

Lebanon suspends in-person classes in Beirut area till end of December

On November 23, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 20 people in central Beirut, one of the deadliest strikes on the heart of the capital

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader

The ICC said Israel's acceptance of the court's jurisdiction was not required

UAE's NCM detects 5.3-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran

The tremors were not felt by UAE residents despite the country's close proximity to Iran

No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends, says Hamas chief

Khalil al-Hayya blamed the lack of progress on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who in turn holds the group responsible for the stalled talks

Iran says no charges against student who stripped to underwear

The video sparked harsh reactions from officials in Iran, where covering the neck and head and dressing modestly is mandatory for women