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Syrian Security Forces Capture ISIS Cell Near Israel-Syria Border in Quneitra

Syrian security forces arrested a nine-member ISIS cell near the Israel-Syria border in Quneitra, disrupting plans to collect and transfer weapons. This follows a recent seizure o…

Al Jazeera Highlights Arab World’s Secret Plan to Oust Netanyahu and Shift Israeli Politics

Arab media and states, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, are reportedly working to unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, viewing his right-wing government as a…

Israel-Lebanon Talks in Rome End Early Amid Dispute Over Pilot Zone Expansion

Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome ended prematurely over disagreements on expanding pilot zones and disarmament, with talks set to continue the next day.

Iran and Oman Near Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Control Amid US Pressure

US and Gulf nations are close to a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, granting Iran partial control amid ongoing tensions. The agreement, involving Iran and Oman with US involve…

Retired General Yaakov Amidror Warns Israel Against Qatar After Gaza War

Retired Israeli General Yaakov Amidror criticized Qatar for supporting anti-Israel efforts and warned Israel must confront it after the Gaza war. He expressed concerns that an int…

Israel-Lebanon Negotiations in Rome End After First Day of Talks

Israel and Lebanon completed the first day of talks in Rome focusing on security and territorial issues amid a sensitive atmosphere.

Hamas Senior Official Struggles to Deny Atrocities in October 7 Massacre During Interview

Senior Hamas official Aazi Hamad denied committing war crimes during the October 7 massacre in a confrontational interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, who repeatedly cha…

Israeli Hostage Rom Braslavski Meets IDF Arabic Spokesman Who Gave Him Hope in Captivity

Rom Braslavski, held captive for over two years, met IDF Arabic spokesperson Abihai Adraee, whose broadcasts gave him hope during captivity in Gaza. Braslavski expressed deep grat…

US Commits to Prevent Netanyahu from Undermining Hamas Disarmament Deal, Saudi Report Says

Saudi media reports that the US has promised Hamas it will prevent Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu from undermining a disarmament deal, while Netanyahu reportedly will not author…

US Announces Historic Deal to Disarm Hamas in Gaza, Urges Israeli Compliance

The US announced a historic agreement for Hamas and other Gaza factions to disarm, overseen by an international force, with a phased Israeli withdrawal. The US urges Israeli compl…

Arab Media Exploit Israeli Troops' Walkout at Sde Teyman as Sign of Military Collapse

Dozens of Israeli soldiers from the Givati Brigade's Tzabar Battalion left Sde Teyman base without permission in protest, sparking an investigation. Iranian and Arab media exploit…

Syrian President Al-Sharaa Reveals Security Talks with Israel and Plans for Druze Control

Qatar Emir Meets Chief Rabbis in Doha to Receive Condolences on Late Father

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim met with chief rabbis from Iran and Turkey in Doha to receive condolences on his late father Sheikh Hamad's death. The visit was part of a delegation fro…

Former PM Bennett Vows to Declare Qatar an Enemy State if Elected

Naftali Bennett said if elected prime minister, he will declare Qatar an enemy state due to its funding of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and militant groups. He accused Qatar of spre…

Syrian President Says Security Agreement Talks With Israel Could Lead to Comprehensive Peace

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa disclosed ongoing efforts to secure a security agreement with Israel that could lead to comprehensive peace, while rejecting U.S. calls for Syrian…

Polish Eurovision Star Publicly Promotes Anti-Israel Book to Hundreds of Thousands

Polish Eurovision singer Justyna Steczkowska promoted an anti-Israel book alleging Israel uses Palestinians as testing grounds for weapons. The book, by Anthony Lowenstein, claims…

IDF Reveals Gaza Football Figures Were Active Terrorists in October Attacks

The IDF revealed that several Gaza football players, coaches, and referees were actually active terrorists involved in the October 7 attacks on Israel, contradicting international…

US Intercepts Iranian Missiles Targeting Jordan Near Israel, Explosions Heard in Eilat

Iran fired missiles toward Aqaba, Jordan, which were intercepted by US forces, causing explosions heard in Eilat, Israel. Flights were disrupted, and Israel's Iron Dome intercepte…

Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Political Bureau Chief Nearly Two Years After Sinwar's Death

Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new political bureau chief, succeeding Yahya Sinwar nearly two years after his death. Al-Hayya, a close ally of Sinwar with strong Iranian…

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Surfaces in 2026 World Cup Final Celebrations in Gaza

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain became a new front in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Hamas praising Spain's victory and Gaza celebrating amid ruins, w…

Iran Fires Missiles Toward Aqaba, Explosions Heard Near Eilat

Iran launched missiles toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba near Israel, causing sirens and explosions near Eilat. The IDF warned of possible spillover into Israeli territory and ad…

Former Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies, Leaving Complex Legacy for Israel and Middle East

Former Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died at 74, remembered for boosting Qatar's global role while supporting Hamas and Islamist groups, impacting Israeli security. His l…

Hamas Prepares for Runoff Election Between Khaled Mashal and Khalil al-Hayya for Political Bureau Head

Hamas will hold a runoff election next week between Khaled Mashal and Khalil al-Hayya for the political bureau head after no candidate won a majority in the first round.

Egyptian Legend Ayman Younes Criticizes Lionel Messi's Off-Field Conduct Amid 2026 World Cup

Egyptian football legend Ayman Younes criticized Lionel Messi during the 2026 World Cup, praising his talent but condemning his off-field political and religious stances that alie…

Drone Explodes at US Base in Erbil, Air Defenses Intercept Additional Drones

A drone exploded at a US base in Erbil, Iraq, while air defenses intercepted three additional drones near the US consulate, according to regional reports.

Israel and Lebanon Conclude Rome Talks, Plan Further Preparations for Pilot Zones

Israel and Lebanon completed talks in Rome agreeing on two pilot zones and planning further preparations before implementation, with future military meetings pending.

Arab Media Launch Coordinated Campaign Against Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections

After Israel announced its October 27, 2026 election date, Arab media in Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia launched a coordinated propaganda campaign urging Israelis to vote out Prim…

Netanyahu Podcast Clip Unexpectedly Gains Millions of Views on Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on comedian Ben Ben Baruch’s podcast, discussing the 2026 World Cup and Lionel Messi. A clip unexpectedly went viral on Al Jazee…

Former Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Transformed Qatar Into Regional Powerhouse

Former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed Qatar into a global energy and diplomatic power, died at 74. His leadership turned Qatar into a wealthy LNG exporter and re…

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74, Leaving Lasting Legacy

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar who transformed the country into a global energy and diplomatic power, died at 74. His leadership from 1995 to 2013 moderni…

Lebanon Agrees to Participate in New Peace Talks with Israel in Rome

Lebanon will join a diplomatic delegation for peace talks with Israel in Rome on June 15-16, excluding military officials.

Hezbollah's Deadly Unit Sparks Fear Among Lebanon's Leadership Amid Regional Tensions

Hezbollah's elite Unit 121 is reorganizing amid Lebanon's new deal with Israel, causing fear among Lebanese leaders and increased security. The unit, linked to past political assa…

Hamas Announces Gaza Governance Shift to National Committee Amid Israeli Skepticism

Hamas announced the resignation of Gaza’s Emergency Committee chairman to transfer governance to a National Committee, aiming to advance a technocratic administration amid Israeli…

Gaza Residents Declare Full Support for Hamas and Continued Resistance Against Israel

Videos from Gaza show residents openly supporting Hamas and pledging to continue fighting Israel, rejecting any political compromise. They claim every home shelters Hamas members…

Egypt Coach Celebrates World Cup Win by Raising Palestinian Flag, Sparking Regional Reactions

Egypt's football coach Hossam Hassan celebrated the team's 2026 World Cup win over Australia by waving the Palestinian flag and dedicating the victory to Gaza residents, sparking…

Bomb Blast at Damascus Cafe Kills 5 and Injures 16, Syrian Authorities Investigate

A bomb exploded at a cafe in Damascus, killing five and injuring sixteen, with Syrian authorities investigating the attack.

Trump Announces Meeting With Iran in Doha Amid Tehran Denials and Tensions

President Trump announced a U.S.-Iran meeting in Doha, but Iran denied planned talks, stating their delegation would only discuss agreements with Qatar. Despite denials, U.S. envo…

Iranian Foreign Ministry Denies Upcoming Negotiations with US Amid Contradictory Reports

Iran's Foreign Ministry denies any upcoming negotiation meetings with the US, despite conflicting statements from President Trump. Technical talks between Iranian and Omani expert…

Experts Debate Hezbollah’s Shift From Asset to Burden for Iran Amid Regional Tensions

Experts argue that Iran’s reliance on Hezbollah has diminished as Tehran shifts to direct strategic deterrence, while the Gulf energy crisis persists and life slowly returns to Be…

Israel and Lebanon Reach Agreement on a Draft Declaration in U.S. Talks

According to Al Jazeera, Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a declaration of intent in their talks in the United States. The statement is expected to be signed soon in the presence…

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue

At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback…

Iranian Commander Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon as Talks on Partial Pullback Continue

Esmail Qaani said Israel must leave all of Lebanon immediately, while reports said the IDF may soon complete a limited withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The move is being discusse…

Iran Threatens Israel Over Lebanon as Reports of Israeli Pullback Are Denied

Iran’s Quds Force chief Ismail Qaani threatened Israel over Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz linked Iranian funding to regional proxy attacks. Reports that Israel withd…

Conflicting Claims Over Israeli Withdrawal in Southern Lebanon

The U.S. said Israel withdrew from part of the southern Lebanon buffer zone, but Lebanese and Israeli military sources denied it. No side reported a confirmed change on the ground.

New Gaza protest movement calls for July 26 uprising against Hamas

A new Gaza protest movement called the “July 26 Revolution” is urging residents to demonstrate against Hamas on Friday, July 26. Activists inside and outside Gaza say the protests…

Footage Appears to Show Al Jazeera-Described Cameraman Was Armed Hamas Fighter

New footage from Gaza shows Ahmed Washah, who was described as a cameraman, carrying a rifle. The report says he was actually an armed Hamas sniper, despite public mourning after…

IDF and Shin Bet kill militant who forced hostage Omar Shem Tov to kiss him

Israel said it killed Sabai Abu Hasna, a Nukhba militant involved in holding hostage Omar Shem Tov during the October 7 attack. The strike followed controversy over release footag…

Gaza Viewers Celebrate Spain's Win, Highlight Lamine Yamal's Pro-Palestinian Gesture

Al Jazeera aired a report from Gaza celebrating Spain’s 4-0 World Cup win over Saudi Arabia and linking local support to Lamine Yamal’s pro-Palestinian gesture. Gaza fans praised…