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Gazans Said to Ready Rockets, Israelis Prepare Shelters Ahead of Jerusalem Day March
Israel adamant Sunday’s parade will proceed as planned through the Muslim Quarter, won’t let terror groups ‘set the agenda’; Hamas, PA urge Palestinians to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque.
1.1 Million Afghan Children Could Face Severe Malnutrition
Some 1.1 million Afghan children under the age of five will face malnutrition by the end of the year.
Israel Hammers Out Deal to Supply Natural Gas to Europe via Egypt
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has emphasized to both Israel and Europe the importance of natural gas, even if only as a transitional energy source on the way to renewables.
Shin Bet Foils Hamas Plot to Assassinate MK Ben Gvir, Bomb Jerusalem Rail With Drone
Security authorities say 5 East Jerusalem men also sought to kidnap soldiers; far-right lawmaker blames left-wing activists, Bennett and Lapid for threat against him.
U.S. Treasury Targets Hamas Investment Portfolio With Sanctions
The U.S. governmental body announces the designation of a Hamas finance official, along with a network of three Hamas financial facilitators and six companies.
P.A. Refers Abu Akleh Death to International Criminal Court Prosecutors
Army’s top lawyer says Israel still probing death of Al Jazeera reporter but best way to resolve incident is by examining bullet; decision on criminal probe will follow IDF inquiry.
‘We’ll Use Our Voice’: Female Afghan TV Hosts Vow to Fight Against New Burqa Rule
Male presenters wear black masks on air in protest of Taliban’s order forcing woman to cover faces on television.
Male Afghan TV Presenters Cover Faces in Solidarity With Female Colleagues
Male television presenters at multiple news outlets in Afghanistan are protesting the Taliban’s decree that women cover their…
Iran Vows Revenge Over Killing of Guard Member in Tehran
Hassan Sayyad Khodaei, a senior member of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard, was killed outside his home in Tehran on Sunday by unidentified gunmen on a motorbike, state TV reported.
Israeli Embassies Raise Alert Levels Following Assassination of IRGC Officer in Tehran
The killing, which was carried out in broad daylight, crossed a “red line” and those responsible “will pay a heavy price,” says Iran.