Islamic Jihad denies rift with Hamas Hamas' lack of participation in the last round of fighting has further cracked the shaky relationship between it and Islamic Jihad, although the two movements deny being on bad terms. Palestine
Gazans call for probe into Islamic Jihad missiles that killed civilians Many Gazans are asking where the Islamic Jihad movement's responsibility lies for the recent fighting. Palestine
Tunisian police unions clash with president's plan to unify security forces Human rights organizations in Tunisia are increasingly concerned about the police unions’ encroachment on politics. North Africa
Israel’s Lapid calls on Europe, US to stop talks on final nuclear deal draft with Iran After Tehran submitted its reaction to the European Union’s final nuclear deal draft, Prime Minister Yair Lapid is campaigning against the world powers continuing to negotiate with Iran. Israel
Egypt army makes gains against Islamic State in western Sinai Egyptian Army troops and tribal fighters are working to liberate the northwestern Sinai village of Gilbana from IS control as the terrorist group tries to move its command center there. Egypt
Abbas’ Holocaust remark stirs anger in Israel, Germany Israeli leaders are furious with remarks made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas belittling the Holocaust, and on German soil of all places. Israel
Israel considers issuing work permits to Gazan women Israel announced it was considering issuing work permits for women in the Gaza Strip, a move Palestinian official and popular bodies questioned the objectives behind, while many women consider it a step toward financial independence. Palestine
Idlib farmers harvest figs amid shelling, landmines Farmers in the Jabal al-Zawiya area that has recently witnessed escalating bombardment by Syrian government and Russian forces, are braving dangers to harvest their fig crops. Syria
Emirati AI firm G42 launches $10 billion investment fund The UAE is seeking to become a leader in artificial intelligence, and has also successfully attracted some fintech firms. United Arab Emirates
Tehran urges US to immediately release jailed Iranians Iran's demand came as expectations were growing for a prisoner swap alongside an EU-mediated possible agreement on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran
UN, Turkey and Ukraine discuss grain exports, nuclear safety Turkey and Ukraine sign a memorandum of understanding on reconstruction of Ukrainian infrastructure destroyed by war. Turkey
Saudi Arabia strengthens ties with Uzbekistan via wind power, investment deals Uzbekistan’s relations are also improving with the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Gulf
Turkey cuts interest rates as Erdogan continues to defy economic wisdom President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth as inflation runs rampant in Turkey. Turkey
