Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-25
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
Nigerian Navy integrates AYBARS-2 tactical drones to enhance maritime surveillance
The Nigerian Navy integrated the AYBARS-2 tactical unmanned aerial vehicle into its fleet in January 2026 to enhance surveillance across the country’s territorial waters. The arrival of the tactical drones, […]
Military Africa
Apr 24, 2026 - military.africa
Starving the militias: Washington’s smartest move against Iran’s proxies
Tehran’s regional hegemony was not forged through the deployment of its own conventional divisions, but through the cultivation of a sprawling network of proxies and paramilitary franchises, funded, trained, and commanded by Iran to wage its battles. In Iraq, these groups have lobbed missiles at Israel, sent drones across borders, and terrorised civilians. For years, the international community re...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Unexploded bombs littering Gaza threaten recovery for decades, UN warns
War-torn Gaza is heavily contaminated by unexploded ordnance, which frequently kill and maim people and could threaten recovery efforts far into the future, the UN said Friday.Unexploded ordnance, ranging from undetonated bombs or grenades to simple bullets, has become a common sight in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel's war in the Palestinian territory, sparked by Hamas's unprecedented at...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hamas terrorists significantly recovering capabilities during ceasefire - N12
Hamas is recovering its military and civilian hold on Gaza during the ceasefire, avoiding peace plan commitments, an intelligence document seen by N12 News revealed.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded to the reports, saying that "we [Spain] do not work off of emails, we work from official documents and positions."
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Flyover of Turkish F-16s during Somali anniversary
Three Turkish F-16 fighter jets performed a high-speed flyover in Mogadishu to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the Somali National Army (SNA). This aerial display marked the first time Turkey […]
Military Africa
Apr 24, 2026 - military.africa
Israeli army warns residents to evacuate southern Lebanese town
The Israeli army warned on Friday that residents of the town of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon should evacuate their homes ahead of a planned strike, Anadolu reports. “Urgent warning to residents of Lebanon in the town of Deir Aames: You must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 meters away from the village,” army spokesman Avichay Adraee said on the US social media platform X. ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Poland raises Gaza humanitarian concerns, UN troop safety in Lebanon in talks with Israel
Poland expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the conditions affecting its peacekeeping troops in Lebanon during talks with Israel, the Foreign Ministry said Friday, Anadolu reports. Deputy Foreign Minister Wojciech Zajaczkowski met Israeli Ambassador to Poland Yaakov Finkelstein to discuss developments in the Middle East and bilateral relations, the ministry said in a post ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel tells US it wants to resume war with Iran
Israel and the United States are preparing to resume the war with Iran, despite ongoing behind-the-scenes efforts to arrange a meeting between US and Iranian officials in Pakistan this week. Kan reported that Iran is refusing to make concessions on its nuclear programme. Following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Israel is waiting for the green light from US President Donald Trump to restart ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
KYIV/MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United States and the United Arab Emirates."It is important that there are exchanges and that our people are returning home," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a post on Telegram.His chief of st...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UN says Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah rockets into Israel may breach international law
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office said on Friday it has documented patterns of attacks on civilians in populated areas and residential buildings in Lebanon and Israel that may amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law.The report covers the first three weeks of the latest escalation, which began after Hezbollah launched attacks on Is...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Pro-Palestinian activists break into suspected Elbit Systems drone factory
Pro-Palestine activists have broken into a UK factory where they said drones were being made for Israel’s military.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
IDF orders evacuation of village in southern Lebanon after Trump announces extension of ceasefire
The IDF ordered the evacuation of Deir Ammar after Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone with a surface-to-air missile.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Russian general hails Iran's 'shining' defense against US-Israeli aggression
The Russian military official says Iran demonstrated a “shining example” of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a “shining example” of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.
Mehr News Agency
Apr 24, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Experts doubt on Milei’s push for the “Isaac Accords” in Israel’s favour
During his third official visit since taking office, Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in the occupied Palestinian territories. The visit reinforced his openly pro-Israel stance and highlighted a broader recalibration of Argentina’s foreign policy. It also introduced new proposals, most notably the “Isaac Accords,” which aim to extend Middle East-style normalization frameworks into Latin Am...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Defiling statues of Jesus: Israel’s counterfeit outrage at cultural vandalism
They have kept their strategy of cultural and institutional vandalism generously broad in recent campaigns against their adversaries. It therefore came as something of a surprise that much febrile fuss was made about this month’s antics of an IDF soldier photographed attacking a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on the edge of Debel with a sledgehammer. Instead of its usual qualifications, hau...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gaza’s Deir al-Balah set for first municipal elections in 22 years
The city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip is set to hold municipal elections on Saturday, marking the first such vote in 22 years, Anadolu reports. Jamil al-Khaldi, regional director of the Central Elections Commission in Gaza, said they were fully prepared to conduct the vote. The commission is fully prepared to receive voters on election day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time (0400-1400 ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Sudanese army announces liberation of Magja area in Blue Nile state
The Sudanese Armed Forces have announced that they have fully liberated the Magja area in Blue Nile state and killed dozens of members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In an official statement, the army said: “Our forces have fully secured control over the Magja area, destroyed four combat vehicles belonging to the militia, killed dozens of its members, and captured a number of them.” The operat...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Egypt and Pakistan conclude joint military drills on ‘unconventional threats’
The Egyptian armed forces have announced the conclusion of a joint military exercise with Pakistan focused on counterterrorism and what were described as “unconventional threats”, as defence ties between the two countries deepen. In a statement released on Thursday, the Egyptian military said the exercise, dubbed “Thunder 2”, was conducted over several days at special forces training facilities in...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli minister says army awaiting US approval for potential strike on Iran
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, stating that the Israeli military is awaiting a “green light” from the United States to carry out a large-scale operation against Iran. In remarks widely seen as an escalation in rhetoric, Katz said the objective of any potential strike would be to severely degrade Iran’s capabilities, using language that suggested far-rea...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Netanyahu declared cancer-free after hiding diagnosis during Iran war
Netanyahu said the report was delayed for two months to avoid giving Iran an opportunity to exploit his medical condition for propaganda during the war.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT
Tusk spoke on the occasion of an informal EU summit in Cyprus where EU leaders will also discuss the war in the Middle East, energy measures in response and the Union's next long-term budget.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Report: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO over Iran rift
Internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands, a U.S. official told Reuters
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza, Palestinian health officials say
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
'Zionism led to genocide. It must disappear': Omer Bartov's new book explores where, exactly, Israel went wrong
In an interview with Haaretz ahead of the release of 'Israel: What Went Wrong,' renowned genocide studies scholar Omer Bartov talks about trading letters with Yitzhak Rabin as a young soldier, what's wrong with Holocaust-Hamas comparisons and why he thinks Israelis, too, need to ditch Zionism
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Pentagon ‘covers up’ US casualties of war against Iran: Report
The Pentagon has unexpectedly subtracted 15 wounded-in-action troops from its official tally from the war against Iran, a report says.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran denounces Israel crime in occupied Palestinian territory
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry’s spokesman has strongly condemned the continued Israeli crimes in the occupied Palestine in Gaza Strip, including the recent killing of civilians and assassination of the Palestinian activists.
Mehr News Agency
Apr 24, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Unyielding unity of people, officials defying US-Israel enemy
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The unity of people in the streets and cohesion of high-ranking officials of the country are the strong support for the Resistance Front and its borderless holy fighters in the war against the US and Israeli enemy.
Mehr News Agency
Apr 24, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Killing journalists beyond merely atrocious war crime: Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has reacted to the martyrdom of a Lebanese journalist by the Israeli regime, saying that killing journalists is not merely an atrocious war crime; it is part of a cruel erasure of populations and annexation of territories in furtherance of a vicious colonial ambition.
IRNA English
Apr 24, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Iran condemns Israeli crimes in occupied Palestine
Tehran, IRNA– Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime in the Gaza Strip, including the recent killing of civilians and the assassination of Palestinian activists.
IRNA English
Apr 24, 2026 - en.irna.ir
The Iranian people are not waiting to thank Trump
For many Americans, war with Iran is still explained through a dangerously simple story: foreign pressure turns the people against their government, bombs open the road to “freedom” and, sooner or later, Iranian streets rise up to applaud Washington and Tel Aviv. This is not analysis. It is geopolitical fantasy. What the past two years have shown, from the 12-day war of June 2025 to the current US...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iranian cargo ship reaches port despite US seizure attempts
The Fars News Agency reported on Thursday that Iranian naval vessels escorted an Iranian-owned cargo ship carrying a shipment of rice. The semi-official news agency said that Iranian naval vessels escorted a bulk cargo ship owned by Iran carrying rice, despite efforts by the US Navy to seize it. It crossed the Sea of Oman safely and reached Iran, calling it a successful passage. Pakistani sources...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Syrian president urges international action against all Israeli attacks, including on Syrian territory
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Friday urged the international community to assume “its responsibility vis-a-vis all Israeli aggressions of all types” and called for a return to the 1974 disengagement agreement, Anadolu reports. “Nonetheless, I would like to invite the international community to assume its responsibility vis-a-vis all the Israeli aggressions of all types … that are striking in...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Has gas replaced oil? LNG geopolitics in a Middle East at war
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a fundamental question is taking shape: is liquefied natural gas (LNG) redefining the geopolitics of energy—and even beginning to rival oil as the central pillar of global energy power? For decades, oil has been the backbone of geopolitical competition, conflict, and alliance-building in the region. Yet recent developments—from regional wars to the reco...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UAE to convert half of government services to AI within 2 years
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to shift 50 per cent of government sectors and services to self-executing artificial intelligence (AI) models within two years. This was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in a statement posted on the social media platform X on Thursday. He said: “Under the directives of the President of the UA...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
When Lebanon’s ceasefire still hunts journalists, truth becomes prey
There is a particular cruelty in silencing those whose sole weapon is a camera, a notebook, or a voice. The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon is not an isolated tragedy; it is part of a pattern that is becoming impossible to ignore, and even harder to explain away. In a war already saturated with grief, the deliberate or reckless targeting of journalists signals someth...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel appoints envoy to Christian world after soldier destroy Jesus status in southern Lebanon
Israel has appointed a special envoy to the Christian world, in a move seen as an effort to improve its international image following after an Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. In a statement on Thursday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said Gideon Sa’ar had appointed George Deek as special envoy to the Christian world. The ministry said the appointment aims to s...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran leaders reject Trump claims of internal divisions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that there is an internal infighting within Iran’s leadership. Pezeshkian said: “There are no hardliners or moderates in Iran. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries.” “With the iron unity of the nation and the state, and full obedience to the Supreme Leader, we wi...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon won’t ink deal without Israel full withdrawal, PM says
Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam said that Lebanon “will not sign any agreement that does not include a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces,” rejecting any arrangement that maintains a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. In remarks to The Washington Post, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated: “We cannot coexist with what is called a buffer zone, where displaced persons are not allowed to ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Turkey’s Baykar tests K2 swarm kamikaze drones for first time: What to know
Baykar tested its K2 and new loitering drones, featuring AI-driven swarm capabilities and the ability to operate under GPS jamming.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Russian oil exports slump as Ukraine hammers ports and refineries
Despite US sanctions waiver, Russian oil exports could fall to lowest levels since 2023, sources say.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
US has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for first time since 2003
As tensions ramp up amid fragile truce, US military says it 'redirected' 34 vessels as part of blockade on Iran's ports.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Chornobyl at 40: Settlers and horses survive Russian drones, contamination
A radiation survivor and expert, an elderly returnee, and a wildlife researcher paint a picture of life 40 years later.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations
UK's Guardian newspaper reports that Foreign Office unit logging possible war crimes has shut amid funding cuts.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Inside the vortex: Why Israel keeps getting dragged into the Lebanese mud
BEHIND THE LINES: The “Lebanese mud,” as the Hebrew phrase has it, never seems quite to be finally scraped off the IDF’s boots.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Iranian negotiators will hold talks with Pakistani delegation, but not US envoys
Notably, US President Donald Trump is sending special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan, to participate in talks with Araghchi, two US officials told CNN.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
WATCH: Hezbollah uses ambulances to conceal terror activity, IDF footage reveals
The terror organization's use of medical equipment undermines protections granted to medical facilities under international law, the IDF noted.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Iran continuing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
In response to Iran placing mines around the Strait, which experts believe are fewer than 100, US President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" suspected of doing so.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
DOJ: SPLC funded KKK, neo Nazi group leaders to profit off their existence
“The Southern Poverty Law Center is manufacturing racism to justify its existence,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Independence Day: Israel’s sirens signal danger, loss - and a wake-up call
Maybe we need that last one as a new tradition of ringing another siren at the beginning of every Independence Day – an alert that we are part of a very special country.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Inside the KKL-JNF shake-up led by its youngest chairman in decades
ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Eyal Ostrinsky took office on January 1. Three weeks later, his child was born at 28 weeks. A month after that, Iranian missiles hit.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Netanyahu diagnosed with prostate cancer, undergoes radiation therapy without informing public
Netanyahu was diagnosed in 2024, and the report states that the treatment was 'fully successful.' On Friday, the prime minister said he had requested a two-month delay in its release so as not to allow Iran 'to spread further false propaganda against Israel' during the war
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
In London, Jewish resilience grows alongside fear after string of antisemitic attacks
'It happens again and again that we get used as a political football and as a photo op,' said a London Jewish community leader. 'This includes Israeli politicians who have used these attacks to say "oh, it's all over for the Diaspora," instead of offering love and support and care'
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Mearsheimer: Trump has ‘no military option’, must end war on Iran quickly
Professor John Mearsheimer has stated that US President Donald Trump has “no military option” and must end the war of aggression on Iran quickly to avoid triggering a recession.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Italy’s energy crisis deepens as US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts gas supplies
Italy's main industry group says the energy crisis from the US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting the country.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
Germany's complicity in US-Israeli war crimes
Germany and Italy have blocked a bid by Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland to suspend a European Union's partnership agreement with Israel.
Presstv
Apr 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
US extends sanctions waivers on Iran, Russia
US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent announced a 30-day extension of sanctions waivers on Iranian and Russian oil exports transported by sea, in a move described as a reversal of his earlier position. Speaking during a Senate hearing, Bessent said the decision came in response to urgent requests from financial leaders in around 10 countries, which he described as the most vulnerable to energy shor...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian child killed by Israeli army fire in West Bank raid
A Palestinian child was killed Thursday by Israeli army fire during a raid in the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, according to Palestinian media. The official Palestine TV reported that the child was killed by Israeli gunfire, without giving details about the circumstances of his death. The child was identified as Yousef Sameh Ashtayyeh, from the town of Tell, southwest of Nablus, local ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Is the EU willing to deconstruct colonialism and its role in maintaining it?
Sanctions, deemed effective by the EU when applied so swiftly to Russia and Iran, do not have the same effect when it comes to Israel, according to EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. Asked about the EU’s double standards when it comes to Israel so swiftly applied by the EU to Russia and Iran, Kallas retorted, “A suspension of the association agreement, will it stop the expansion [by Israeli sett...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UAE warns US it could sell oil in Chinese yuan if war disrupts dollar flow
The UAE has reportedly warned the US that it may have to sell some of its oil in Chinese yuan if the war with Iran causes a shortage of US dollars in the Gulf, a move that could have implications for the petrodollar system. Gulf states usually sell oil in US dollars. If a major oil producer such as the UAE starts using Chinese yuan instead, even for some sales, it would be viewed as a significant ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF strikes in Gaza kill six Palestinians, including three children, Health Ministry says
Palestinian media also reported another five people killed in three other incidents across the Strip – in Jabalya, a young man was reportedly killed by a drone while trying to clear debris from his home, while in Khan Yunis, one person was reported killed after Israeli forces opened fire
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem files complaint over Israeli occupiers’ encroachments on church-owned lands in West Bank
The Endowment Department of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Thursday it filed an official complaint with Israeli authorities regarding encroachments by occupiers on church-owned land in Tayasir area in the West Bank governorate of Tubas, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the department said the complaint details attacks against local residents and land of the Latin Patriarchate across seve...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Italy in favor of restrictions on imports from Israeli occupiers in West Bank, says top official
The Italian foreign minister on Thursday expressed support for restrictions on imports from Israeli occupiers in the West Bank, Anadolu reports. “Things in the West Bank are not going well, they must change, and we have said this clearly,” Antonio Tajani said during a questions session in the Senate, according to Italian news agency ANSA. Tajani added: “The settlement policy must end, as must the ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
A ceasefire without meaning and a strait without horizon: How the war betrayed Iranian hopes
The recent statement by U.S. President Donald Trump about Iran’s financial losses from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is less a policy position and more a late attempt to justify a political, military, and moral failure. Instead of addressing what the world was actually waiting for — the fate of the theocratic and repressive system in Tehran — Trump retreats into the language of numbers: Iran...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel's new buffer zone in Lebanon won't stop Hezbollah's fiber optic drones
Fiber-optic drones developed in Ukraine are reaching the region, offering Hezbollah a cheap, precise weapon that can bypass Israel's electronic defenses
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel appoints special envoy to Christian world amid backlash over recent incidents
George Deek, former ambassador to Azerbaijan, was tapped to fill the role, the Foreign Ministry said, after several high-profile incidents drawing scrutiny from Christians, including the smashing of a crucifix in Lebanon by IDF soldiers and the bombing of Gaza's only Catholic church
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
US-Israeli aggression threatens global food security: Minister
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s minister of agriculture says that the illegal war by the United States and the Israeli regime in the region has cast a shadow over global and regional food security.
IRNA English
Apr 23, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Air defenses activated in Tehran: Iranian media
Air defense systems were heard operating in parts of Tehran on Thursday evening, according to Iranian media. State news agency IRNA said that the sound of air defenses was heard in both western and eastern areas of the capital. No further details were immediately available. Iranian media outlets, however, said later that the activation of the air defenses in Tehran was part of a test. Meanwhile, a...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Red liquid thrown at Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi during Germany visit
Reza Pahlavi, the controversial exiled son of Iran’s last shah, was splattered with red paint during a visit to Germany on Thursday when an activist confronted him over his stance on the Iran war, Anadolu reports. After he left the Federal Press Conference in central Berlin and walked toward a waiting car with security, the activist approached and threw the liquid, which hit the back of his neck a...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US turned back 33 vessels since start of naval blockade of Iran: CENTCOM
US forces have directed 33 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Thursday, Anadolu reports. The number marks an increase from the 31 vessels reported earlier in the day and follows Sunday’s interception of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA and boarding Thursday of M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. T...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN peacekeeping chief warns of ‘increasingly dangerous environment’ for peacekeepers
The UN peacekeeping chief warned Thursday of an “increasingly dangerous environment” for peacekeepers, citing recent deadly incidents and growing risks on the ground, Anadolu reports. Jean-Pierre Lacroix said five peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) had been killed in recent weeks, underscoring the escalating threats facing UN personnel. He said peacekeepers continue...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran executes former official accused of collaborating with Mossad
Iran has executed a former official accused of collaborating with Israeli intelligence and leaking sensitive information, according to official and human rights sources. The Iranian judiciary’s Mizan News Agency reported that the man, Mehdi Farid, was convicted of spying for the Israeli Mossad and abusing his position in a civil defence unit within a “sensitive organisation” to gather and transmit...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel, US believe Mojtaba Khamenei not functioning as leader, IRGC commanders make choices for him
The NYT reported that Khamenei remains "mentally sharp and engaged," receiving handwritten notes with updates from the outside world.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 23, 2026 - jpost.com
Dozens of children go missing each week in Gaza's chaos. Their families won't stop searching for them
The Palestinian Center for the Missing estimates that 2,700 children's bodies are buried under the rubble; 200 other children have disappeared for reasons linked to the war
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Two Air Force soldiers charged with spying for Iran, IDF says
According to the IDF, one of the two soldiers 'passed to an Iranian agent military training materials relating to fighter jet systems, alongside footage of installations and areas at a military base'
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Norway FM hopes U.S. pushes Israel to transfer PA taxes amid talks on phase two of Gaza cease-fire
Speaking to Haaretz, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said his country hopes cooperation with the Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace will help pressure Israel to transfer the tax revenues it collects for the Palestinian Authority