UAE think tank explores fallout of Israeli elections In a sign of strengthening relations, a first-of-its-kind symposium this week in Abu Dhabi discussed election results in Israel and the political and security climates there. Israel
Far-right future Israeli lawmakers visit volatile Joseph’s Tomb in West Bank Fanning the flames of unrest ahead of Israel’s incoming government, far-right and ultra-Orthodox future Knesset members encountered gunfire when they visited the site of Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus this week. Israel
US concerned over appointment of Israeli ultranationalist as public security minister With President Isaac Herzog preparing to task Benjamin Netanyahu with the composition of the next government, the Biden administration is increasingly worried over ultranationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir, ideological successor of Rabbi Meir Kahane, becoming a Cabinet minister. Israel
Egyptian designers make Sinai war on terror into video game Two Egyptian developers have designed a new video game about the Egyptian army's battles against armed groups in the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt
Hamas says it is not behind rocket attacks from Gaza Hamas says it is committed to the truce with Israel. Palestine
Iraq expands refining capacity to reduce oil product imports Many of the refineries in Iraq are outdated and operate below capacity. Iraq
Hebron mayor retracts order to kill stray dogs following backlash Backlash against the mayor of Hebron's statements about killing stray dogs prompted him to retract his decision. Palestine
Iran warns Germany over crackdown criticism The Islamic Republic was unsettled by international criticism over its suppression of nearly two months of protests, with its security forces now attacking people dancing in defiance of theocratic rules. Iran
