Middle East

Eager Lion military exercises involving 34 countries begin in Jordan

Involving 32 countries, these exercises aim to enhance regional cooperation among nations 'with common interests.'

CENTCOM: Four suicide drones launched by Houthis intercepted on May 10-11

There were no injuries or damages reported by US, coalition, or merchant vessels

Hamas's strategy, Cairo-Doha relay, and US vacillations: What has happened in the Middle East

Expert on Arab affairs Marianna Belenkaya writes about Hamas's version of the hostage deal, Egypt's role as a mediator, and Biden's decision to stop US weapons supplies to Israel

Hamas delegation departs Cairo, affirming readiness for agreement unfavorable to Israel

Hamas' delegation has departed from Cairo, where consultations on a settlement in the Gaza Strip are ongoing, and is en route to the capital of Qatar, Doha.

Adviser to Khamenei suggests review of Iran's nuclear doctrine

Kamal Kharazi stated that Iran may alter its nuclear doctrine if Israel threatens the nation's existence.

Palestinian factions reject transfer of Rafah crossing to US contractors

A protest against these proposed plans and the Israeli army's control of the checkpoint has been lodged with the League of Arab States and other Muslim countries.

Arab News Report: Gaza suffers more damage than Dresden in 1945

The publication reports that Israeli strikes destroyed or damaged 75% of buildings in Gaza City.