Rights group criticizes arrests in Palestinian territories Amnesty International said Palestinian authorities arrested five people in March and April without proper cause. Palestine
Jailed musician dies after nearly yearlong hunger strike in Turkey Grup Yorum's Ibrahim Gokcek died two days after suspending his “death fast." Turkey
Iran’s coronavirus cases jump 50% three weeks after country reopens Iran’s total coronavirus cases have jumped 50% after taking measures to open up the country. Iran
Pentagon report: US military killed 132 civilians in conflicts in 2019 While the number is lower than independent monitors claim, some have still recognized the report as a step forward in accountability. U.S.
Israel demands UN expand peacekeeping mission in Lebanon Ahead of the renewal for the UNIFIL mandate this summer, and with tensions at the border increasing, Israel wants rules in place so that UN peacekeepers can be more effective. Israel
Egypt’s role in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic Although Egypt’s chairmanship of the African Union ended in 2019, it continues to focus on Africa, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Egypt
High Court greenlights Netanyahu’s unity government The High Court ruling of last night enables Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to go ahead with their deal and establish a unity government. Israel
In Israel, coronavirus crisis improves Jewish-Arab relations Contrary to past emergency situations, the COVID-19 crisis seems to have helped improve the relationship between the Jewish and Arab communities. Palestine
Turkey's occupation of northern Syria includes population transfers Turkey’s transfer of Syrian families to Tell Abyad from Afrin has reignited worries of demographic engineering in northern Syria. Syria
Iraq’s parliament approves government of new PM Kadhimi A new Iraqi government has been finally formed after months of deadlock and a political crisis that hit the country’s stability and economy. Iraq
Trump administration announces $225 million in emergency Yemen aid The Donald Trump administration announced $225 in emergency food aid for Yemen today, but the United States is still refusing to cooperate with the World Health Organization on vital programs. Yemen
Intel: Trump administration to return acquitted scientist to Iran, paving way for potential prisoner swap The United States is expected to deport an Iranian professor acquitted of sanctions evasion. U.S.
Turkish soccer to welcome back players — but not fans Turkey's professional soccer teams will begin playing in empty stadiums in June, the Turkish Football Federation president said Wednesday. Turkey
Israel announces major settlement construction project Israel officially plans to build new settlement housing units in the West Bank as the country builds momentum for annexation with some US support. Palestine
Intel: Biden vows to reopen Palestinian delegation in Washington Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency on Tuesday that he would move to reopen the Palestinian delegation in Washington, which President Donald Trump closed in 2018. Palestine
Qatar coup rumors leave trail to regional rivals An apparently doctored video made the rounds on Twitter Monday suggesting a coup was under way in Qatar. Saudi Arabia