Middle East

UNRWA Chief opposes agency's dissolution, warns of millions losing refugee status

Lazzarini warned that if Palestinians lose their refugee status, it would exacerbate hunger in Gaza and hinder efforts of reconstruction and rehabilitation in the area.

Qatar may step down as mediator in hostage talks between Israel and Hamas

Qatar's prime minister says the country is reassessing its role as a mediator as some politicians misuse it for their own goals

WSJ: Iran and Hezbollah evacuate military personnel from Syria

Iran is bracing for a retaliatory Israeli attack on its territory or proxies

Palestinians accuse Israel of destroying thousands of embryos

An Israeli shell struck destoyed more than 4,000 embryos plus 1,000 more specimens of sperm and unfertilized eggs stored at Gaza City's Al Basma IVF center

Qatari Prime Minister: negotiations with Hamas at standstill

Hamas recently rejected the latest proposal put forward by mediators and insists on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and a permanent ceasefire.

Iran deploys Frigate Jamaran to the Red Sea

This move comes in the wake of Iranian strikes on Israel and attacks against ships allegedly linked to Israel.

Islamic Jihad leader: Israel's deterrent power is weakened

Muhammad al-Hindi stated that Israel lost its deterrent power on the night of April 14.