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Arab48's tone this month is charged, more charged than the rest of the Arab press. On Netanyahu, the police, the Knesset, Eisenkot and Iran its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
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Israel Warned US of Iranian Plot to Assassinate OfficialsSecurity · 4h agoGaza Civil Defense Center Out of Service Due to Lack of Spare PartsSecurity · 6h agoMan Revived After Shooting in TayibeSecurity · 6h agoBig stories Arab48 skipped
Israel Strikes Hamas Commander at Gaza Hospital, Cites Hostage DetentionCovered by 21 newsroomsGrenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket SuspectedCovered by 20 newsroomsIsrael's Attorney General Ordered to Appear in Netanyahu TrialCovered by 20 newsroomsLatest from Arab48
Security · 3h ago · also in 2 newsroomsYoung Man Dies After Car Collides With Pole in Northern IsraelA 21-year-old man was killed in Novohradok (Nof HaGalil) when his car collided with a pole late Saturday night. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene due to critical injuries. Police are investigating the incident, which brings the total road fatalities in Israel this year to 391, including 148 Arab citizens.Security · 4h agoIsrael Warned US of Iranian Plot to Assassinate OfficialsIsrael provided intelligence to the US about an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump and senior officials, influencing Trump's stance on Iran talks. Mossad chief Yossi Cohen met with US intelligence chiefs amid these threats, which include drone attacks. Several US officials, including Secretaries Bessent and Rubio, have been moved to secure locations. President Trump has also increased his personal security, and has stated the US no longer needs a deal with Iran.Security · 6h agoGaza Civil Defense Center Out of Service Due to Lack of Spare PartsThe Civil Defense center in Nuseirat camp, Gaza, is out of service due to a lack of spare parts and maintenance supplies, rendering all its fire and rescue vehicles inoperable. Officials warn this endangers thousands in central Gaza, leaving them without emergency response capabilities. The center's director appealed for international aid, stating that requests for parts have gone unanswered for over two months. This situation violates aspects of the Gaza ceasefire agreement concerning the entry of necessary equipment.Security · 6h agoMan Revived After Shooting in TayibeA man was revived after a shooting incident in Tayibe on November 14, 2026. Emergency services provided resuscitation at the scene. The report touches on issues of violence, crime, and alleged police failures in the city.Security · 7h agoHamas Leader Calls for Urgent Action Amid Gaza Winter CrisisHe highlighted the impact of the blockade, starvation policies, and lack of basic services, exacerbated by recent floods affecting hundreds of thousands. Al-Hayya urged adherence to ceasefire agreements, full withdrawal, and international support for shelter, reconstruction, and aid, while the UN warns of escalating dangers for displaced populations.Security · 8h agoGaza Families Near 'Yellow Line' Live in Constant Fear of Israeli AttacksFamilies in Gaza's Zeitoun neighborhood, near the "Yellow Line," are living in constant fear of Israeli drone attacks and shelling that have destroyed homes and forced displacement. Residents like Abd al-Jawad Badwan, Mohammed Jamal Yassin, and Abdullah Kamel Madi describe terrifying incidents of drones dropping explosives and the lack of safe havens, leading to family separation. They are pleading for a ceasefire and a secure location, as the conflict has devastated their lives and the area.Politics · 8h ago · also in 17 newsroomsNetanyahu Urges Eisenkot to Form Unity Government Without PreconditionsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming a new government, to establish a unity government without preconditions. Netanyahu also criticized Arab parties and warned of Iran's nuclear ambitions. He believes a unity government is essential to address national security challenges and counter existential threats.General · 10h agoReleased Prisoner Wisfi Ahmed Mansour Dies at 90 in TayibeWisfi Ahmed Mansour, a 90-year-old released prisoner from Tayibe, has died. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday evening after evening prayers. The family will receive condolences on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at the city's guest house.Politics · 10h agoTaibe Residents Protest Israeli Plan to Confiscate 4,000 Dunams of LandDozens of residents in Taibe protested on Saturday against an Israeli plan to confiscate 4,000 dunams of city land for projects not benefiting the local population. Protesters displayed signs criticizing the plan and demanding construction permits. Residents have been holding weekly demonstrations for months against the confiscations, which they describe as "racist."Security · 10h ago · also in 4 newsroomsSchool Principal Dies, Daughter Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near AcreA school principal from Jadeidi-Makr, Dalal Marai Melhem, died and her daughter was moderately injured in a car crash near Acre on Saturday evening. Paramedics attempted resuscitation on Melhem before she was pronounced dead at Nahariya hospital. Her daughter is in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred amid a year that has seen 390 road fatalities in Israel.Culture · 11h agoPeugeot 404: A Symbol of Gaza's Labor and Resistance ErasThe Peugeot 404 car became a significant symbol in Gaza during the 1980s and early 1990s, initially representing the daily commute of tens of thousands of Gazan laborers to work in Israel. Following the First Intifada in 1987, the durable vehicle was adopted by Palestinian resistance fighters for transport and operations, leading to increased suspicion from Israeli forces. The car's multifaceted role, from economic tool to symbol of defiance, cemented its place in Gaza's visual and historical memory.Security · 12h ago · also in 3 newsroomsEU Urges Israel to Allow Aid into Gaza Amid Devastating FloodsThe European Union called on Israel to immediately allow unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza for flood victims and to reopen all border crossings. Devastating floods have submerged tents and killed five people, including three children. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed Israel's obligation to facilitate aid and adhere to international law, also noting concern over a recent strike on Nasser Hospital.Security · 13h agoSeven Injured in Separate Violence Incidents in Northern IsraelSeven people were injured in two separate violent incidents in northern Israel on Saturday. A grenade attack in Kafr Manda critically injured a woman and left three others wounded. In the Tayibe area, three people were stabbed, one seriously. The injured were transported to local hospitals for treatment.Security · 16h agoSettlers Attack Olive Harvesters Near Nablus, Steal EquipmentSettlers attacked olive harvesters in Beit Dajan, east of Nablus, on Saturday, stealing their equipment and forcing them off their land. These attacks are part of broader actions against Palestinian agriculture, including uprooting trees and damaging infrastructure. Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have conducted over 62,000 attacks in the West Bank.Security · 17h agoWest Bank Sees Week of Israeli Violations, Settler AttacksOver the week of November 7-13, 2026, the West Bank and East Jerusalem experienced numerous settler attacks and Israeli occupation measures. These included home demolitions, land seizures, assaults on farmers, and the theft of olive harvests. New settlement outposts were established, and roads were closed, impacting Palestinian communities across multiple governorates. The incidents highlight a significant increase in violations during the olive harvest season.Security · 19h agoIsraeli Forces Seal Village Entrances, Raid Nablus Refugee CampsIsraeli occupation forces closed the main entrances to Al-Mughayir village and raided refugee camps in Nablus on Saturday. The forces detained residents, including women, for field interrogation after searching homes in the Ein, Balata, and Askari camps. The actions in Al-Mughayir followed the arrest of four people, including a groom, at a wedding the previous day.Security · 20h agoThree Oil Tankers Explode in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting MinesIran's Revolutionary Guard and Navy reported that three oil tankers suffered explosions and fires in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after allegedly hitting naval mines. The incidents occurred after the vessels entered unauthorized zones and disabled their tracking systems. The incidents follow a Friday report by the Revolutionary Guard of a mine collision involving a natural gas tanker in the same area.Politics · 21h agoMoroccans Protest Military Cooperation With IsraelDozens of Moroccans protested in Rabat on Friday against military cooperation and normalization with Israel, coinciding with the opening of a permanent Israeli military attaché office. The demonstration, organized by the "National Action Group for Palestine," demanded an end to the military ties and solidarity with Gaza. This follows a recent visit by a high-level Israeli military delegation and an announcement of "positive dynamics" in bilateral military cooperation. Morocco and Israel restored diplomatic relations in December 2020.Security · 21h ago · also in 1 newsroomIsrael Bars Palestinian Rights Advocate Sha'wan Jabarin From TravelIsraeli authorities prevented Sha'wan Jabarin, Director General of the Palestinian organization Al-Haq, from traveling to Jordan on Friday, citing security reasons. Al-Haq condemned the ban as an attempt to silence human rights work and target efforts to hold Israel accountable for violations at the ICC. The ban coincides with Jabarin's preparations for an ICC meeting and follows previous restrictions and threats against him. Human Rights Watch called the ban retaliatory and urged international support for Palestinian rights groups.Security · 21h ago · also in 6 newsroomsIsraeli Strike Kills Qassam Commander in Rafah Brigade in Khan YounisAn Israeli airstrike in Mawasi Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed Samir Abu Younes, commander of the Qassam Brigades' Rafah Brigade. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, and Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue targeting Hamas leaders. The incident occurred amid ongoing shelling in Gaza and stalled ceasefire implementation, with international efforts to revive the agreement continuing.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Forces Injure Palestinian, Detain Groom During West Bank RaidsIsraeli forces shot and injured a Palestinian youth and detained four others, including a groom, during separate raids in the West Bank towns of Jaba and Al-Mughayyir on Friday. In Jaba, settlers also damaged property before Israeli forces fired live ammunition. In Al-Mughayyir, soldiers raided a wedding, detained guests, and released them hours later. These incidents are part of a broader escalation of Israeli and settler violence in the West Bank since October 2023.Security · 1d ago · also in 3 newsroomsMediators Meet in Cairo, Demand Immediate Halt to Israeli Violations in GazaIntelligence chiefs from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Cairo on Friday to demand an immediate end to Israeli violations in Gaza and full implementation of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement. The mediators stressed the need to halt Israeli targeting, increase humanitarian aid, and take concrete steps toward lasting peace. The fragile ceasefire, which began in October 2025, has faced significant obstacles, with Gaza officials reporting thousands of violations and insufficient aid delivery.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomFour Injured in Violence Incidents Across Northern IsraelFour people were injured, one seriously, in separate violent incidents in Ein Mahil, Majd al-Krum, and Jadeidi-Makr on Friday evening. Two young men were wounded in Ein Mahil, a man was shot in the legs in Majd al-Krum, and another man was injured in Jadeidi-Makr. Police are investigating the incidents, which come amid rising crime in the Arab community, with over 180 deaths this year.Politics · 1d agoFrench Court Rejects Ban on Paris Real Estate Expo Promoting SettlementsA French administrative court on Friday denied a request to ban a Paris real estate exhibition suspected of promoting properties in Israeli settlements. The court ruled that while companies involved may violate international law, there was insufficient proof of imminent danger from deals during the event. The pro-Palestinian association "Nidhal" plans to appeal the decision, citing specific settlement properties being marketed. The "Icube" exhibition is scheduled to proceed as planned.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomLebanese Army Seizes Weapons Cache in Hezbollah StrongholdThe Lebanese Army raided a weapons depot in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, seizing arms and arresting one person. This comes after previous arrests related to a large explosives shipment that Hezbollah claimed. The operation is significant as the army rarely conducts such raids in the area, which is a key Hezbollah base.Security · 1d ago · also in 15 newsroomsMossad Chief in Washington Amid Israeli Push for War on IranMossad Chief Roman Gofman arrived in Washington on Friday to discuss potential war with Iran with US officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe and US Envoy Steve Witkoff. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring President Donald Trump to resume hostilities, but Trump has so far resisted, favoring economic and naval pressure. Gofman's visit follows a security briefing where Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming a new government, reportedly saw no need for immediate military action against Iran. Opposition parties worry Netanyahu might provoke conflict to disrupt Eisenkot's efforts.Security · 1d agoGaza's Displaced Face Flood Risks as Winter ApproachesNearly 950,000 displaced people in Gaza are living in flood-prone areas, with 400,000 in highly dangerous locations, according to the WHO representative. Recent rains have already impacted tents and increased disease risks, with severe shortages of medical supplies and fuel exacerbating the situation. The approaching winter threatens to overwhelm Gaza's already strained healthcare system, with calls for urgent aid and equipment entry.Politics · 1d agoArab 48 Program Discusses Post-Election Israeli Politics and Arab Citizen InfluenceThe "Inside the Box" program from "Arab 48" discussed Israeli politics after the elections, focusing on Arab citizens' voting power and incitement against them. The episode examined the credibility of polls and Prime Minister Netanyahu's attacks on Arab parties. It also covered the government formation process and the potential for new elections, featuring guests from the Stat Net Institute and a journalist.Security · 1d ago · also in 2 newsroomsUN: Israeli Bombing Pushing Gaza's Health System to CollapseThe UN stated that years of Israeli bombing have pushed Gaza's health system to the brink of collapse. An Israeli airstrike on November 11th at Nasser Medical Complex killed six people and injured 30. The UN Office for Human Rights emphasized that direct attacks on hospitals are war crimes and that Israel has not provided sufficient evidence to justify its targeting of medical facilities. The bombing occurred amidst ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire.Security · 1d ago · also in 3 newsroomsIAEA Report Warns of Unknowns at Iran's Isfahan Facility and Enriched UraniumA confidential IAEA report reveals growing concern over an undeclared Iranian uranium enrichment facility in Isfahan, which Iran has denied inspectors access to since June 2025. The agency lacks information on the facility's location, status, and nuclear material content, raising serious proliferation concerns. The IAEA urged Iran to allow inspectors back into its nuclear sites to resume verification activities and build confidence, noting that military attacks have created an unprecedented situation.More from Arab48