Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-26
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. For this post, we looked at 10 news sites and located 70 current articles out of 472 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
IRNA English, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, Middle East Monitor, Presstv, Haaretz latest headlines, Mehr News Agency, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera.
Israeli forces raid multiple West Bank towns overnight
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – A new wave of Israeli military raids and settler violence sweeps across several areas in the occupied West Bank overnight.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Nablus: When the killer becomes the victim
In the occupied West Bank, the story often starts too late. It starts when an Israeli settler is killed, injured, or frightened. It starts when Israeli officials speak, when the army enters Palestinian villages, and when headlines describe a “clash” or a “terror attack”. Suddenly, the settler becomes the victim, the Palestinian village becomes the threat, and the occupation disappears from the sto...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran, Oman discuss Hormuz security after US strikes
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf by phone on Friday.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Normalization with Israel and a Saudi nuclear deal might bring the Palestinians back into the picture
The Americans' demand for a Saudi-Israeli accord may seem like an achievement for Netanyahu, but Trump would now have room to act on his pledges in his 20-point plan for Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 25, 2026 - haaretz.com
No U.S. strikes reported in Iran as Trump says talks with Tehran continue
Trump said Iran would 'love to make a deal' and that the war 'is going extremely well. Don't believe the fake news' while speaking at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He is is set to meet Netanyahu on Tuesday
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 25, 2026 - haaretz.com
UN rapporteur calls Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank civilians ‘pogroms’
UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese on Saturday described Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians across the occupied West Bank as “pogroms,” calling for an immediate arms embargo and a halt to trade with Israel, Anadolu reports. “Pogroms against defenseless civilians all over the West Bank, while Gaza is under fire,” Albanese said on US social me...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN rapporteur calls for arms embargo on Israeli regime
Tehran, IRNA – United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese describes the Israeli regime’s attacks on Palestinian civilians across the West Bank as a “pogrom” and calls for an immediate arms embargo and a halt to trade with the Israeli regime.
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Jul 25, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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The spark in Tell: How a village resistance disrupted Israel’s West Bank strategy
During a military raid on the small town of Tell, southwest of Nablus, a moment of direct defiance shattered the illusion of total Palestinian submission. Faced with relentless military incursions, land confiscation, and settler harassment and violence, local villagers and farmers refused to retreat. In the confrontation that followed, a single Palestinian disarmed an Israeli soldier and opened fi...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hezbollah vows to keep weapons until Israeli occupation ends
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will not disarm while Israeli occupation persists, denouncing Lebanon’s cabinet decision on its weapons as a US-driven move that risks sparking civil strife.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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UNESCO lists West Bank's Sebastia, Lebanon's Beaufort Castle as endangered heritage sites
The World Heritage Committee cited 'ongoing conflicts in the Middle East' in listing the West Bank site and an Israeli-captured Lebanese fortress as endangered. Israel accused UNESCO of 'one-sided Palestinian political moves'
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Why Pakistan must choose active neutrality in the Iran-US war
A war is entering Pakistani homes right now. Not through headlines, but through the electricity bill, the bus fare, the price of vegetables at the local market. Wars in the Middle East rarely stay confined to the countries that start them — their consequences travel through oil pipelines, shipping lanes, financial markets, refugee routes, sectarian networks and military alliances. For Pakistan, th...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US conducts new strikes on Iran, kills civilians at Iraq border crossing
The terrorist US military carries out fresh aerial assaults on Iran, killing civilians near a passenger terminal at a border crossing with Iraq.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Trump warns China, Russia against providing arms to Iran, says it ‘would be very bad for them’
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that it would be “very bad” for China or Russia if either country were to provide weapons to Iran, saying he believes both governments have pledged not to do so. Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him during their recent meeting in Beijing that China would neither supply nor sell weapons to Iran, including through Chinese companies. “Presiden...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Yemeni forces launch missile strike against air base in Saudi Arabia
The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a retaliatory missile strike against King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia’s southern region of Asir.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning
By David BrunnstromJuly 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, despite opposition from Russia and Israel and a U.S. threat to reassess its funding and engagement.Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, who has also called for investigations into...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
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
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Six Palestinians killed in Gaza; death toll mounts to 73,317
Tehran, IRNA — The continued Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have claimed 6 more lives, raising the total number of martyrs in the area to 73,317.
IRNA English
Jul 25, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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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
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Yemen hits Saudi Aramco oil facilities in retaliation for Hudaydah airstrikes
The Yemeni armed forces launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Saudi Aramco facilities after Riyadh carried out overnight airstrikes on Hudaydah.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Yemen’s Ansarullah: Saudi Arabia resembles Israel in lying, aggression
Yemen’s Ansarullah says Saudi Arabia resembles the Israeli regime in both its policies and actions, maintaining that Riyadh continues its aggression while enforcing the siege on Yemen.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site
By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, West Bank, July 25 (Reuters) - Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 25, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Strikes on shipping lanes, Saudi escalation mark new phase in Yemen's conflict - analysis
Iran-backed Houthis are escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, while Saudi-led coalition strikes target missile sites, weapons depots and threats to Red Sea shipping.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 25, 2026 - jpost.com
Eight arrested in Tel Aviv as Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov't, Jewish terror in West Bank
The protesters arrested were the left-wing activists who took part in a rally against the surge in settler violence in the West Bank. Some 3,000 rallied in the Democrats' inaugural election campaign demonstration in Tel Aviv, and thousands more across Israel
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 25, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF set to launch West Bank offensive after deadly Israeli-Palestinian clashes
Following the incident – where two Israelis and two Palestinians were killed – the IDF imposed a full closure on Nablus and nearby villages. The army said that it conducted 'targeted operation' at a Nablus hospital, where two Palestinians wounded in the clashes had been evacuated
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
The US–Saudi nuclear deal: An energy partnership caught in a diplomatic ultimatum
The United States and Saudi Arabia took a step toward nuclear cooperation on 22nd July 22 2026, when U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed a Section 123 Agreement. It creates the legal basis for civilian nuclear trade and comes with a bilateral safeguards agreement. Washington presented it as the foundation of a decades-long, multibillion-d...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinians bury four killed in West Bank clash with Israeli settlers
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tell on Saturday buried four men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers the previous day, local officials said. Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and the clash in Tell has already had political repercussions. On Friday, Israe...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 25, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israeli army detains at least 70 Palestinians across West Bank, 8 injured in attack by occupiers
Israeli forces detained at least 70 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while eight others were injured in a separate attack by occupiers, according to Palestinian media and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Anadolu reports. The official Voice of Palestine radio said Israeli forces arrested more than 40 young Palestinian men in an ongoing raid on the town of Tell, ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Former EU foreign policy chief says EU still ‘not up to par’ on Middle East
Fomer EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the EU remains “not up to par” in addressing the Middle East, criticizing the bloc’s response to the war in Gaza and its failure to put meaningful pressure on Israel, Anadolu reports. In an interview with EIMed, Borrell reflected on the EU’s foreign policy record, saying that while the bloc responded decisively to Russia’s war in Ukraine, “in the Mi...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Right to defend: Lebanon rises against US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah
Massive protests erupt across Lebanon as citizens reject a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah, warning it would expose the country—especially its southern border—to increased Israeli aggression and undermine national security.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Yemeni army strikes Saudi Aramco facilities in twin operations
Tehran, IRNA – The spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announces that the country’s military units have carried out two separate operations targeting Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu with dozens of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
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Jul 25, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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EU voices grave concern over Israeli escalation in West Bank
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The European Union has voiced deep concern over the Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Israel kills 6 Palestinians in Gaza as death toll rises to 73,317: Health Ministry
Six Palestinians are killed and 37 others injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 48 hours, according to the Health Ministry.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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IDF arrests over 70 terror suspects in West Bank operation following deadly shooting
Security forces arrested more than 70 suspects across the West Bank after a shooting near Gilad Farm killed two Israelis, including an IDF officer.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 25, 2026 - jpost.com
Yemen launches retaliatory attacks on Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Arab sources reported retaliatory missile and drone strikes launched by Yemen against targets in Saudi Arabia.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Greece approves $4.8 billion defense package led by Israeli air defense system
Greece has approved 11 defense procurement programs worth a combined €4.2 billion ($4.8 billion), including a €3.1 billion Israeli-developed integrated air defense system known as Achilles’ Shield, according to a media report. The Greek daily Ekathimerini reported Friday that the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense approved the package, with the air defense system expected to be del...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Archaeological site of Sebastia in West Bank added to List of World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO has added the archaeological site of Sebastia in the northern West Bank to its List of World Heritage in Danger, Palestinian officials said Friday. The decision was adopted under emergency procedures during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, Palestine’s official news agency Wafa reported, citing Tourism and Antiquities Minister Hani al-Hayek. The committ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese president says time has come to end war permanently after ‘fruitful’ Trump meeting
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that his meeting with US President Donald Trump was “fruitful,” adding that the time had come to end the war permanently, according to the Lebanese Presidency, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the presidency said Aoun made the remarks while receiving EU Ambassador Sandra De Waele, along with a delegation of ambassadors and chargés d’affaires. Lebanon rema...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
China offers assistance, support for West Asia peace
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is "solely the result of American oath-breaking."
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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UN chief visit to Syria seen by Damascus as key step towards reconstruction after war - analysis
UN Chief António Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first visit by a UN chief in 17 years, pledging support as Syria seeks reconstruction and renewed international ties.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 25, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Military crackdown follows a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 25, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House Tuesday as Iran tensions continue to escalate
The meeting comes amid tensions between Jerusalem and Washington over the Iran war and Israel's Lebanon operations. Sources told Haaretz that the U.S. seeks to pressure Israel over Lebanon, with VP JD Vance accusing Israel of promoting a 'perpetual war' campaign
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Baqaei: Yemen crisis has no military solution
Tehran, IRNA – Expressing deep concern over the recent tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized the need to strive for a just solution to the Yemen crisis and to prevent the escalation of insecurity and instability in the region.
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Jul 25, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Yemeni forces strike deep inside Saudi Arabia after latest Riyadh aggression
In a powerful response to fresh Saudi airstrikes, Yemeni Armed Forces launched massive missile and drone attacks deep into Saudi territory.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israel martyrs 6 Palestinians as Gaza death toll hits 73,317
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Six Palestinians have been killed and 37 others injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 48 hours, according to the Health Ministry.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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‘Iran weakens US military capabilities in region’: Commentator
there is no real ceasefire or negotiation, and the aggression has entered a prolonged war of attrition.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Top Chinese, Iranian diplomats hold talks on sidelines of SCO meeting amid US-Iran tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi met Friday on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting in the Kyrgyz resort city of Cholpon-Ata amid tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East, Anadolu reports. They discussed bilateral relations and “issues of mutual interest,” according to the Chinese state broadcast...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN chief Guterres arrives in Damascus on first visit by a secretary-general since 2009
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived Saturday in the Syrian capital of Damascus on the first visit by a UN chief to the country since 2009, Anadolu reports. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani received Guterres and the accompanying UN delegation at Damascus International Airport. The three-day visit marks the first by a UN secretary-general to Damascus since former UN chief Ban Ki-moon tra...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trust before pipelines: Why credibility has become the Middle East’s most valuable energy asset
When Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea forced vessels to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope and the Gaza war intensified regional instability, attention naturally focused on rising freight costs, supply-chain disruptions and oil-price volatility. Yet another consequence received far less attention: every disruption weakened confidence in the political and institutional environ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Omani delegation arrives in Tehran for Strait of Hormuz talks: Report
An Omani diplomatic delegation arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials on mechanisms governing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. The report said the delegation’s visit was part of ongoing consultations between Iran and Oman aimed at establishing appropriate mechanisms for managing ship traffic through the strategic waterway. Sepa...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Netanyahu gov’t turning West Bank into ‘powder keg’: Israeli opposition party leader
The leader of Israel’s Democrats party, Yair Golan, warned Saturday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is turning the occupied West Bank into a “powder keg,” Anadolu reports. His remarks came a day after Israeli occupiers, protected by the army, attacked the town of Tell near Nablus in the northern West Bank, killing four Palestinians and injuring four others, according to Palesti...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 25, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Public must know full picture of enemy aggression and Iran’s resistance: Deputy Speaker
Hamedan, IRNA – Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza Hajibabaei has emphasized the need to explain to the Iranian nation the facts regarding the US-Israeli-imposed war and resistance, in order to cope with ambiguities surrounding the public opinion on the issues.
IRNA English
Jul 25, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian warship, vessels transporting Iran-linked cargo
Zelensky hailed a long-range operation in the Caspian Sea, claiming Ukrainian forces struck a Russian warship and vessels tied to Iran-linked military logistics.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 25, 2026 - jpost.com
Violent Interests: Capitalism and Social Transformation in the Eastern Mediterranean
A French-Lebanese couple set out for Beirut where the man wanted to introduce the woman he wanted to marry to his family. However, as their passenger ship docked in Beirut port, the man’s father refused to allow the woman to disembark from the ship. A powerful and wealthy Greek Orthodox businessman, Musa Sursuq was opposed to his son, Jirjis Musa Sursuq, from marrying a French singer. As Kristen A...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF conducts extensive raids in the West Bank after Friday clash left six dead
The operation comes after two Israelis and four Palestinians were killed near Nablus on Friday in a clash that developed after armed Israeli settlers entered the Palestinian town of Tell and a resident seized one of the settlers' weapons
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 25, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes
PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Four sources told Reuters that Iran sent IRGC commanders, military advisers and missile and drone-related equipment to Yemen aboard a July 13 flight, as Tehran seeks to bolster its Houthi allies' ability to threaten Red Sea shipping
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported
CENTCOM made no announcements of new strikes against Iran on Friday night or early Saturday morning, after announcing strikes for 13 consecutive nights.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 25, 2026 - jpost.com
Hezbollah MP slams summons of pro-resistance journalist over Saudi criticism
A Lebanese lawmaker from Hezbollah’s political wing has vehemently condemned a judicial order against pro-resistance journalist Hassan Illaik.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
By Steve Holland and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed to a normalization in relations with Israel under theAbraham Accords.The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday that Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Sa...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week, meet Trump at White House: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Israeli media reported Friday. Netanyahu will fly to Washington on Monday and meet Trump at the White House on Tuesday, as well as attend the funeral of US Sen. Lindsey Graham, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported, citing a statement from his office. He had earlier canceled hi...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
As Trump mulls Iran escalation, Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
By Federico Maccioni, Timour Azhari and Eman AbouhassiraRIYADH, July 25 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday and Saudi-backed forces bombed the Houthis, as the war in the Gulf that has disrupted global supplies extended to a second front.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had targeted a...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 25, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.Trump's comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely casting U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as Palestinian."I am going to send him (Schumer) a beautiful Palestinian outfit...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Fallout from US-Israeli war on Iran threatens EU economy
The European Central Bank warns that fallout from US-Israeli war on Iran threatens EU economy.
Presstv
Jul 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years
By Tala Ramadan and Kinda MakiehDAMASCUS, July 25 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged help for Syrian reconstruction on Saturday during the first visit to Damascus by a serving United Nations chief since 2009, before the start of a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received Guterres at the presidential palace...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 25, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded. Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hit its ships.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Yemeni army launches missile attacks on main base in S Arabia
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Yemeni Armed Forces has conducted missile strikes against King Khalid airbase in Saudi Arabia.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 25, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, July 25 (Reuters) - Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 25, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Report says Bahrain, Kuwait carried out strikes inside Iran earlier this month
Bahrain and Kuwait quietly deployed fighter jets to strike targets within Iran earlier this month, marking their first known direct military response against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing “people familiar with the matter.” The strikes hit facilities used to store drones and missiles, along with other military installations, according to the report. The United Arab Emir...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian man attacks off-duty soldier and steals his gun in West Bank; IDF searching area
According to initial reports, the shooting happened after a fight between Israelis and Palestinians in the southern Hebron Hills. A weapon was apparently stolen, and one person was injured.