Middle East

Hamas official: Biden's comments on Gaza ceasefire are premature propaganda

The Hamas official says there are “still big gaps that need to be bridged” before a truce

IAEA: Iran reduced its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iran's stock of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade has shrunk, but the country still could produce three atom bombs

UAE's floating hospital receives first Gaza patients

The 100-bed hospital is equipped with several medical facilities, including operating and intensive care rooms, a radiology unit, a laboratory, and a pharmacy

IDF strikes car in southern Lebanon; two killed

Lebanese media reported that on the afternoon of February 26, the IDF attacked a car in the village of Mjadel, located east of Tyre and approximately 12 km from the border with Israel.

Palestinian Authority government resigns

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has conveyed a message to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, urging him to resign from the government.

Nir Barkat meets Saudi Minister of trade in Abu Dhabi

Israeli Minister of Economy Nir Barkat held a meeting with Saudi Arabian Trade Minister Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi.

Al-Mayadeen: Palestinian Authority government to resign on February 26

Al-Mayadeen reported that the government of the Palestinian Authority intends to request the resignation of Mahmoud Abbas.