Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid at destroyed mosques, in displacement Eid al-Fitr has been a somber holiday this year in the Gaza Strip, where the dead have left gaping holes in families. Palestine
US defense chief: 'We don't have any evidence' Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Lloyd Austin's statement came just weeks after the State Department said it had found no evidence of the Israeli military violating the law of war in Gaza, despite extensive allegations to the contrary by UN officials and international aid groups. Palestine
Interview Syrian Kurdish commander says resolve of US-led anti-ISIS coalition weakening In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, SDF chief Mazlum Kobane said the conflict in Gaza has boosted ISIS and warned that the conditions exist for a "resurgence" of the group to its former strength. With Mazlum Kobane SDF commander in chief
What’s behind ISIS threat to Champions League soccer matches? The threats follow an ISIS-linked shooting in Belgium in October. The group remains particularly active in Iraq and Syria, though it no longer holds territory there. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iran naval chief calls Israeli presence in UAE 'threat,' seeks Islamic army coalition During the course of the Gaza war, Iran has been critical of some Islamic countries for their refusal to sever ties with Israel, and it's hoping that the war will shelve Arab-Israeli normalization plans. Iran
Analysis After Neom cut, Saudi Arabia expected to scale back more Vision 2030 plans Authorities had originally planned for 1.5 million residents to live in The Line part of Neom, but they scaled back their ambitions to around 300,000. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran: At least 5 security forces killed in latest Jaish al-Adl attack in Baluchistan The Baluchi Islamist group Jaish al-Adl has escalated its attacks against Iranian forces in the Sistan and Baluchistan province, a region that suffers from poverty and neglect, and where the unrest has complicated relations with neighboring Pakistan. Iran
The Al-Monitor Brief Fearing protests, Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel Kristen Talman interviews Amberin Zaman