Israeli minister’s Al-Aqsa Mosque visit sparks international concern
Outrage sparked by Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque, intensifying tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
US sending Navy destroyer, more warplanes to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Pentagon 'increasing our presence, ability to monitor' Strait of Hormuz, says spokesperson
Saudi and Kuwait claim gas field eyed by Iran
The field, known as Arash in Iran and Dorra in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, falls under "joint ownership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, and they alone have full rights", the official Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a foreign ministry source.
Israel to sell tanks to ‘European country’
Merkava vehicles worth “millions of shekels” may replace NATO panzers sent to Ukraine
Tensions escalate during Jerusalem Day flag parade
Controversial Jerusalem Day Flag Parade sparks tensions as nationalist marchers clash with Palestinians and target media.
Unresolved conflict between Israel and Palestine
Death of Palestinian political figure, Khader Adnan, triggers fire between Palestine and Israel, ended in a ceasefire agreement.
Israel’s Netanyahu vows to restore security as violence surges
Heavy clashes, shootings, rocket strikes and a car-ramming attack have marred a period when the Muslim holy month of Ramadan coincides with the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter.
US says ‘stands with’ Israel after ‘unconscionable’ attacks
"The targeting of innocent civilians of any nationality is unconscionable. The United States stands with the government and people of Israel," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said in a statement.
Enemies of Israel will ‘pay a price’ – Netanyahu
The prime minister blamed Palestinian groups for a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon
Top Iranian, Saudi envoys meet in China, discuss diplomatic ties
After years of hostility that fuelled conflicts across the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies in a major deal facilitated by China last month.
Russia deeply concerned over violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Moscow urges UN Secretary-General to prepare analysis on initial reasons for latest spiral of violence, recommendations for restoration of peace
Israel has crossed a “red line”: President Erdogan
"Turkey cannot stay silent in the face of these attacks. Trampling on the Al-Aqsa mosque is our red line," Erdogan said during a dinner for those breaking daytime fasting, a practice for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.