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Israeli Strikes on Construction Equipment and Water Systems Hinder Rebuilding in South Lebanon
Reports from Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders and UN peacekeepers say Israeli attacks on construction machinery and water infrastructure in southern Lebanon are obstructing recovery and keeping displaced families from returning. The Israeli military says the equipment served Hezbollah's reconstruction efforts.
Wired · 49 min ago
Israeli court extends detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh
A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Palestinian journalist and activist Abed Abou Shhadeh, held on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent. The rights group Adalah says the arrest over an interview is an attempt to silence Palestinians.
Al Jazeera · 58 min ago
Displaced Palestinian in Gaza builds wind turbine to generate electricity
A 60-year-old former engineering student in the al-Mawasi displacement camp near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip has built wind turbines from scavenged materials to power tents. His approach is cheaper than solar panels, which now cost nearly $5,000.
Euronews · 2 h ago
Herzog accepts Israel's election results and opens talks on forming a government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accepted the certified results of the October 27 parliamentary election and started consultations with party leaders. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot won a majority.
Al Jazeera · 8 h ago
Trump admits Iran war largely caused Republican midterm defeat, says he 'had to do it'
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the attack on Iran largely caused the Republican Party to lose the US midterm elections, while insisting it was necessary. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the election outcome changes nothing about US hostility towards Iran.
Al Jazeera · 10 h ago
Netanyahu alleges foreign spending to sway Israeli election as Arab bloc decries persecution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are serious suspicions that foreign states spent heavily to influence the October 27 parliamentary election. The largest Arab-Israeli bloc calls it political persecution after reports that lawmaker Ayman Odeh will be investigated.
France 24 · 13 h ago
Iran Warns of Response With No Geographical Limits as Fears of Renewed US Attack Grow
Tehran says it has a maximum deterrence plan ready and warns that its response would have no geographical restrictions. Fears of a US attack on Iran are growing, while mediators try to bring the two countries closer.
Al Jazeera · 14 h ago
Strong Democratic showing in U.S. midterms leaves Israel with fewer friends in Congress
After the U.S. congressional midterms, in which the Democratic Party performed strongly, Israel has fewer allies in Washington. Some Democrats are sharply critical of the war in Gaza.
The New York Times · 15 h ago
Israel's president begins consultations with parties after deadlocked election
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is starting consultations with Knesset factions to choose who will try to form a government. Neither Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition won a majority in the 27 October election.
BBC World · 18 h ago
Beijing urges prevention of renewed fighting in the Middle East
China's Foreign Ministry said its top priority is to prevent hostilities from resuming in the Middle East. Beijing has stepped up diplomacy to ease a crisis that began in February with Israeli and US strikes on Iran.
Diena · 22 h ago
Iranian MPs threaten missile strikes on Europe if US uses bases there
A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee told Euronews that Iranian missiles will be fired at Europe if the US uses its bases there against Iran. The IRGC and state media issued similar warnings on 4 November.
Euronews · 4 Nov, 12:09
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Israel's election commission finds no fraud in parliamentary vote
Israel's election commission said on Wednesday that no fraud was found in last week's parliamentary election. The finding undermines Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the results.
TVNET · 4 Nov, 11:09
More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.
After Iran's war with the United States, some clerics and officials are urging the country to abandon its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb. They argue this would rebuild its deterrence.
The New York Times · 4 Nov, 01:08
Canadian filing challenges how West Bank property is marketed to foreign buyers
A recent filing in Canada claims that some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to foreign purchasers use deceptive marketing.
The New York Times · 3 Nov, 23:10
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Trump Announces End of US Security Aid Agreement With Israel
US President Donald Trump said Washington is terminating its ten-year security assistance agreement with Israel. The deal provided Israel with $3.8 billion in annual aid through 2028.
Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 21:11
US terminates security assistance agreement with Israel
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington is ending its ten-year security assistance agreement with Israel. The deal provided for annual aid of 3.8 billion dollars to Israel through 2028.
LSM · 3 Nov, 21:10
Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Israeli claims that Iran has chemical weapons have split opinion within the U.S. administration. Some officials suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Donald Trump back into military action.
The New York Times · 3 Nov, 20:11
Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothing
Libya's highest religious body, Dar al-Ifta, has issued a fatwa barring Muslims from buying, selling or wearing clothes with the Nike logo. It is not a state ban and sets no penalties.
BBC World · 3 Nov, 17:10
Israelis debate whether a government can rely on Arab lawmakers
Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in Israel's parliament, but many Jewish lawmakers want to avoid depending on them. The dispute is being presented as a test for Israeli democracy.
The New York Times · 3 Nov, 12:09
Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu demands broad coalition
After last week's Israeli parliamentary election gave neither camp a majority, opposition leaders will meet on Tuesday to coordinate next steps. All bloc leaders back Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu insists on leading a broad government.
France 24 · 3 Nov, 11:09
Explosions hit Iran's Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh as US media report US strikes
Several explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island and in the town of Bandar Lengeh. US media say the US military carried out strikes in the Strait of Hormuz area.
Al Jazeera · 3 Nov, 06:12
US carries out "limited strikes" on Iran's Qeshm Island
The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran. They took place hours before the US midterm elections.
Sky News · 3 Nov, 06:12
US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
US officials say limited strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to Revolutionary Guard fire on a US aircraft. The action came a day before US midterm elections.
BBC World · 3 Nov, 06:10
US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump Signals Progress in Talks
The US attacked Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported. President Donald Trump meanwhile signalled progress in talks to end the eight-month-old conflict.
France 24 · 3 Nov, 05:10
St. Petersburg cuts city bonus for signing army contract to 400,000 rubles, second reduction in a month
St. Petersburg authorities have again reduced the one-time city payment for people who sign a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry. Journalists were given a figure of 400,000 rubles at several information centers.
Meduza · 2 Nov, 23:09
Iran confirms 'intensive' talks with US to avert return to war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed intensive indirect contacts with the US via mediators, and Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. Oil prices fell by more than six percent on Monday.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 20:12
Eight factors that could decide the course of the Iran war, from US midterms to the Strait of Hormuz
Three analysts explain which factors could push the US-Iran conflict toward war or peace. They include the US congressional elections, Israel's political deadlock, the nuclear dispute and economic pressure.
Deutsche Welle · 2 Nov, 18:12
Iran warns renewed war with US could outlast previous conflict
An Iranian army spokesperson warned on Sunday that a renewed war with the US could last longer than the previous one. The statement followed US President Donald Trump's remark that a few more targets still needed to be dealt with.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 05:10
Israeli election body says result stands even as Netanyahu claims the vote was 'stolen'
Israel's election authority says the deadlocked election result will not be undermined, even if claims of foreign interference prove true. Politician Benjamin Netanyahu has described the election as 'stolen'.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 03:10
Gulf leaders meet in Qatar to try to head off new escalation in U.S.-Iran war
Qatar has led intense mediation over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.
NPR World · 2 Nov, 02:11