Beatrice Farhat Beatrice Farhat is an editorial assistant for Al-Monitor based in Beirut, Lebanon. On Twitter: @beatricefarhat Jordan | May 13, 2024 Israeli settlers attack aid convoy of 98 trucks heading to Gaza from Jordan Israeli settlers have repeatedly attacked and vandalized aid trucks heading to the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation is quickly deteriorating. Kuwait | May 13, 2024 Inside Kuwait's political turmoil as parliament dissolves, new government forms The Kuwaiti emir’s move to dissolve parliament and appoint a government a few days later further deepens years of political instability in the Gulf nation. Sudan | May 10, 2024 Sudan war rages amid reports of ethnic cleansing, children 'piled up and shot' The Sudanese army and rival paramilitary forces have engaged in heavy battles in el-Fasher, in the Darfur region, amid fears that a full-scale attack on the city will lead to abuse and violations against civilians, as has happened elsewhere in the region. Palestine | May 9, 2024 CIA director, Israel and Hamas leave Egypt talks with no deal reached After representatives of Hamas and the United States left Cairo, the Israeli delegation also departed on Thursday as sources told Kan news agency that "irreconcilable gaps" had emerged between the parties. Iran | May 9, 2024 Iran warns it will change ‘nuclear doctrine’ if threatened by Israel The remarks come less than a month after an unprecedented Iranian drone attack in Israel and apparent retaliatory strikes in Iran’s Isfahan. Egypt | May 7, 2024 Egypt outraged over Israeli takeover of Rafah crossing but showing restraint Egypt has condemned the Israeli takeover of the Rafah border crossing and warned that it derails the efforts to reach a comprehensive truce in the Gaza Strip. Iran | May 2, 2024 Iran slaps sanctions on US, UK entities over support for Israel's war effort Iran announced a series of measures against US and UK entities and individuals over their support for Israel in its war in Gaza, which has raised fear of a full-blown conflict in the region. Israel | Apr 30, 2024 ICJ rejects Nicaragua's request for action against Germany over support for Israel Nicaragua filed its case against Germany last month over alleged violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Saudi Arabia | Apr 29, 2024 Saudi Arabia 'very, very close' to US security pact tied to Palestinian state In separate comments on Monday, the Saudi and US top diplomats said bilateral agreements on security and defense cooperation — which Riyadh is seeking if it agrees to normalize ties with Israel — were imminent. Lebanon | Apr 29, 2024 Who is Lebanon's Jamaa Islamiya, latest to parade weapons against Israel? Members of the Islamist group al-Jamaa al-Islamiya shot into the air during a funeral procession for two of its fighters killed in an Israeli drone strike in east Lebanon, causing widespread condemnation of the spread of uncontrolled weapons in the country. Pagination Show more Latest News Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence by Issam Ahmed and Charlotte Causit | AFP | May 13, 2024 US doesn't believe 'genocide' occurring in Gaza: White House Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 13, 2024 What next after Kuwait parliament's dissolution? by Ali Choukeir | AFP | May 13, 2024 See more Podcasts The Gaza showdown between Biden and Netanyahu As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? Is this the Golden Age of Turkish Defense Deals? See more
Jordan | May 13, 2024 Israeli settlers attack aid convoy of 98 trucks heading to Gaza from Jordan Israeli settlers have repeatedly attacked and vandalized aid trucks heading to the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation is quickly deteriorating.
Kuwait | May 13, 2024 Inside Kuwait's political turmoil as parliament dissolves, new government forms The Kuwaiti emir’s move to dissolve parliament and appoint a government a few days later further deepens years of political instability in the Gulf nation.
Sudan | May 10, 2024 Sudan war rages amid reports of ethnic cleansing, children 'piled up and shot' The Sudanese army and rival paramilitary forces have engaged in heavy battles in el-Fasher, in the Darfur region, amid fears that a full-scale attack on the city will lead to abuse and violations against civilians, as has happened elsewhere in the region.
Palestine | May 9, 2024 CIA director, Israel and Hamas leave Egypt talks with no deal reached After representatives of Hamas and the United States left Cairo, the Israeli delegation also departed on Thursday as sources told Kan news agency that "irreconcilable gaps" had emerged between the parties.
Iran | May 9, 2024 Iran warns it will change ‘nuclear doctrine’ if threatened by Israel The remarks come less than a month after an unprecedented Iranian drone attack in Israel and apparent retaliatory strikes in Iran’s Isfahan.
Egypt | May 7, 2024 Egypt outraged over Israeli takeover of Rafah crossing but showing restraint Egypt has condemned the Israeli takeover of the Rafah border crossing and warned that it derails the efforts to reach a comprehensive truce in the Gaza Strip.
Iran | May 2, 2024 Iran slaps sanctions on US, UK entities over support for Israel's war effort Iran announced a series of measures against US and UK entities and individuals over their support for Israel in its war in Gaza, which has raised fear of a full-blown conflict in the region.
Israel | Apr 30, 2024 ICJ rejects Nicaragua's request for action against Germany over support for Israel Nicaragua filed its case against Germany last month over alleged violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 29, 2024 Saudi Arabia 'very, very close' to US security pact tied to Palestinian state In separate comments on Monday, the Saudi and US top diplomats said bilateral agreements on security and defense cooperation — which Riyadh is seeking if it agrees to normalize ties with Israel — were imminent.
Lebanon | Apr 29, 2024 Who is Lebanon's Jamaa Islamiya, latest to parade weapons against Israel? Members of the Islamist group al-Jamaa al-Islamiya shot into the air during a funeral procession for two of its fighters killed in an Israeli drone strike in east Lebanon, causing widespread condemnation of the spread of uncontrolled weapons in the country.
Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence by Issam Ahmed and Charlotte Causit | AFP | May 13, 2024
US doesn't believe 'genocide' occurring in Gaza: White House Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 13, 2024