Gaza children deal with psychological trauma month after war Psychologists and specialists in Gaza are working to help children who suffered trauma and support mothers who lost their children during the latest Israeli war. Palestine
Israel greenlights controversial project in Hebron’s mosque An Israeli project to install an electric elevator in the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron could lead to increased settler control of surrounding area. Palestine
Iraqi government takes on housing crisis The Iraqi government is mulling over several housing projects to solve the mounting housing crisis. Iraq
US government seizes news sites linked to Iran The US government seized several websites affiliated with Iran and its allies, including Press TV. Iran
Virus outpaces Iran's sluggish vaccination effort Several provinces are facing a worrisome resurgence at a time of confusion, disorder and stoppages in the nationwide vaccination program. Iran
Another train crash leaves two dead in Egypt Two more passengers are dead as more trains collide in Egypt. News Brief
Abu Dhabi offers tourists free coronavirus vaccines The capital of the United Arab Emirates is also set to remove quarantine requirements on travelers from certain countries deemed low-risk. United Arab Emirates
Russian tourists flock to Turkey as flights resume Russia suspended air traffic with Turkey in April due to a spike in coronavirus cases, but infections have since gone down significantly in Turkey and vaccinations are up. Turkey
All eyes on enigmatic Bennett as he works out what kind of premier to be Is new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett the right person at the right time for the job or just a political opportunist? Israel
Iran accuses US of interfering in domestic affairs State Department spokesperson Ned Price described President-elect Ebrahim Raisi’s landslide win as “pre-manufactured.” Iran
Protests erupt after Tunisia police beat, strip, drag young boy during arrest Angry protesters took to the streets in Tunisia after security forces brutally attacked a boy and dragged him after he was stripped naked, renewing controversy over civil liberty violations and mistreatment of prisoners in the country. Tunisia
Russia gains foothold in Syria’s Palmyra through archaeological restoration Russia has begun a project to rehabilitate Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra in its latest efforts to gain a foothold in the country’s vital sectors. Syria
Netanyahu tries to sabotage new government's relations with Washington Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu falsely accuses Foreign Minister Yair Lapid of giving up on Israel’s freedom of action against Iran. Israel
Gaza reconstruction delayed by lack of clarity on process Egypt and Qatar promised to provide about $1 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza, but there is still no clear agreement on the reconstruction mechanism, how the reconstruction funds will enter and who will lead the process. Palestine
Syria's Idlib University bans mixed-gender online groups Idlib University, managed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s government in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, issued a decision banning mixed-gender groups on social media, causing uproar and division among students. Syria
Turkey to lift curfews, relax virus restrictions July 1 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday that restrictions on public transportation will also be lifted. News Brief
