US envoy says Israel to implement deconfliction mechanism for Gaza aid workers US special envoy David Satterfield told Al-Monitor that a deconfliction mechanism would take effect shortly in Gaza, where Israel's military campaign has killed more than 100 United Nations staff. Israel
US gunship strikes Iran-backed militias in Iraq after ballistic missile attack US commanders ordered lethal strikes in quick response to a missile attack on the Ain al-Asad air base, in a sign the military is taking matters into its own hands to defend its personnel in Iraq. Iraq
In Algeria, Turkey's Erdogan voices support for imminent Israel-Hamas deal The Turkish president said that Ankara is in contact with Qatari authorities over a potential deal between Israel and Hamas. Turkey
Ahead of COP28, HRW says UAE migrant workers face more climate change risks Human Rights Watch said migrant workers in the Gulf nation are more exposed to health risks related to climate change and also face abuse and violations. Gulf
What’s behind crash of Middle East diesel exports to Europe? The Middle East is now considered a key source of diesel and other types of fuel for Europe after the European Union sanctioned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Gulf
Breaking | Last Updated: November 22, 2023, 9:02 am Israel and Hamas reach deal to free 50 hostages in Gaza Under the Qatari-mediated agreement, Hamas is expected to release 50 women and children, including three Americans, during a days-long pause in the fighting. Israel
Israeli strike kills two TV journalists in south Lebanon The killing of Al-Mayadeen reporters sparked outrage in Lebanon and condemnation over a bombing campaign that's killed at least 50 journalists since Oct. 7. Lebanon