Hamas cracks down on journalists, activists in Gaza Hamas police forces continue to raid the homes of activists in the Gaza Strip who expose the corruption of Hamas figures and members. Palestine
Tunisia's cows disappear into Algeria Tunisia's livestock is being increasingly smuggled to Algeria as a severe shortage of milk is hitting Tunisian markets. North Africa
Israel's 'Bibi' Netanyahu inches closer to comeback Despite his ongoing trial and electoral misadventures, there is little doubt about Benjamin Netanyahu's thirst to reclaim power. Agence France-Presse
US woman who led female IS battalion gets 20 years in prison Allison Fluke-Ekren engaged in a "terrorism crime spree" across the Middle East, US attorney tells judge. Agence France-Presse
US military in touch with Saudi Arabia over threat from Iran Pentagon officials would not corroborate a Saudi report of a potential imminent attack from Iran on Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Gulf
Egypt reports increased trade with Arab states Saudi Arabia is Egypt's top trading partner in the region. Egypt
Netanyahu set to make a comeback, Israel exit polls suggest Initial exit polls offer opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu's camp a majority in the Knesset, with either 61 or 62 seats out of 120. Israel
Iran forces fire at protesting homes in west Tehran The raid and death threats behind loudspeakers shook the middle-class neighborhood where residents have been chanting anti-government slogans from windows. Iran
Saudi Aramco continues to reap big profits The Saudi oil giant has been investing in futuristic technology as it benefits from high oil prices. Gulf
Sudani removes head of Iraqi intelligence, other officials The Iraqi Council of Ministers announced today that all appointments and decrees issued by the previous government during its caretaker period are canceled. Iraq
Turkey seeks to coax Russia back into Ukraine grain deal Russian and Ukrainian monitors have reportedly suspended the inspections required by a grain-exportation deal that Moscow insists is unfairly benefitting Kyiv. Turkey
In Israel, high voting rates by noon at general elections Israelis might be tired and fed up with the fifth election round in less than four years, but according to reports so far many of them are going to the polling stations to vote today. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
