Middle East

A picture taken from a distance shows the damaged building in the compound housing members of Palestinian militant group Hamas's political bureau which was targeted by an Israeli strike in Qatar's capital Doha

Qatari PM to meet US officials days after Israeli attack

Qatar's prime minister will meet top US officials and is expected to discuss an Israeli attack in Qatar and the status of talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, which has been under a mounting Israeli assault.

Middle East • 1 hr

Israeli army says a missile fired from Yemen intercepted

Israel's army said it had intercepted a missile on fired from Yemen, a day after Israeli forces carried out air strikes there that killed 35 people and wounded more than 130.

Middle East • 11 Sep

WHO's Ryan 'disillusioned' with world over Gaza crisis

The World Health Organization's Deputy Director General said he is almost "entirely disillusioned with the world" as the women, children and men of Gaza are abandoned.

Middle East • 11 Sep

A damaged building in Doha after Israeli strikes

UNSC condemns strikes on Qatar, without naming Israel

The UN Security Council has condemned strikes on Qatar earlier this week and called for "de-escalation," without naming Israel which carried out the attack.

Middle East • 15 hrs

Aerial view shows the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Activists say second boat attacked by suspected drone

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late last night that another of their boats had been struck in a suspected drone attack off Tunisia's coast.

Middle East • 10 Sep

A picture taken from a distance shows the damaged building (L) in the compound housing members of Palestinian militant group Hamas's

Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack

Israel has said that its enemies they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar - a US ally - drew a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump.

Middle East • 10 Sep

Picture of Irish woman Niamh Collins who lives in Doha

'Everybody is worried' after strike - Irish woman in Doha

An Irish woman working in Doha has said that the Israeli strike on the Qatari capital was surreal, frightening and unnerving.

Middle East • 09 Sep

Activists determined to reach Gaza despite 'drone attack'

Activists on a Gaza aid flotilla that alleged it was targeted by a "drone attack" off Tunisia overnight has said they remained "determined" to reach the Palestinian territory.

Middle East • 09 Sep

Smoke billowing after explosions in Doha's capital Qatar

Condemnation after Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar

Israel has launched an airstrike against the leaders of Hamas in Qatar, expanding its wide-ranging military actions in the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base.

Middle East • 10 Sep

People run in the streets of Gaza City during an Israeli evacuation leaflet drop

Israeli evacuation order triggers panic in Gaza City

Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City have been bombarded with Israeli leaflets ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas, causing panic and confusion.

Middle East • 09 Sep

The al-Ruya Tower in Gaza City's Rimal area collapses amidst smoke after Israeli bombardment on 8 September 2025

Netanyahu warns Gaza City residents to 'leave now'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told residents of Gaza City to evacuate as the military stepped up its assault on the Palestinian territory's main urban centre.

Middle East • 08 Sep

Khalil al-Hayya gives a speech during funeral ceremony

Who is Al-Hayya, the top Hamas figure targeted by Israel?

Khalil Al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official targeted by Israel in Qatar has become a central figure in the leadership of the Palestinian militant group since Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar were killed last year.

Middle East • 09 Sep

As it happened: Six dead in Doha after Israeli strike

A look back at rolling coverage after Israel launched an airstrike against Hamas leaders in Qatar, where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base.

Middle East • 09 Sep

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced nine measures to increase pressure on Israel to end the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank

Spain bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that Spain will ban the import of goods made in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Europe • 08 Sep

GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 07: Flames and smoke rise from the building following the Israeli army bombs the al-Ruya Tower in Gaza City, Gaza, on September 07, 2025. (Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel hits third Gaza City high-rise in as many days

Israel's army said it bombed a Gaza City residential tower after issuing evacuation orders, just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military was "deepening" its assault on Gaza's key urban centre.

Middle East • 07 Sep

Two Israeli policemen walk past the windshield of a bus, riddled with bullet holes,

Six killed after gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop

Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing six people in what police described as "a terrorist attack," one of the deadliest in the city in the past few years.

Middle East • 08 Sep

Palestinians inspect the remaining of their homes in the al-Amal neighbourhood of Khan Younis, trying to salvage whatever belongings remained in Gaza on September 6, 2025.

Israel flattens Gaza high-rise as it vows more attacks

An Israeli attack flattened a high-rise in Gaza city - the second in as many days - after the military demanded that people flee south to a "humanitarian zone" ahead of a planned offensive to capture the area.

Middle East • 06 Sep

Smoke and dust rise from Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Israel destroys high-rise building in attack on Gaza City

The Israeli military has targeted a 14-story building in a missile attack on Gaza City, causing the building to collapse.

Middle East • 05 Sep

GAZA STRIP - SEPTEMBER 04: Palestinians move toward central Gaza through Al-Rashid Street using vehicles, horse carts, and traveling on foot with their limited belongings, as intensified Israeli attacks on northern Gaza force them to flee, in the Gaza Str

Israel military says it controls 40% of Gaza City

Israel controls 40% of Gaza City, a military spokesperson has said, as its bombardment forced more Palestinians from their homes there, while thousands of residents defied Israeli orders to leave, remaining behind in the ruins in the path of Israel's latest advance.

Middle East • 05 Sep

Parachutes drop humanitarian aid over the az-Zawayda area, as residents face starvation due to the blockade imposed by Israel

Aid airdrops over Gaza suspended - Jordanian official

An official at a Jordanian government-affiliated charity has said that aid airdrops over Gaza have stopped, without providing a reason for the change.

Middle East • 03 Sep

Picture shows tents housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City

86 people killed, scores hurt in Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least 86 people were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and scores more were wounded in the past 24 hours, local health authorities said.

Middle East • 02 Sep

This picture shows damaged buildings in Gaza City on September 1, 2025. Almost two years since Israel began its campaign in Gaza

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, leading scholars say

The world's biggest academic association of genocide scholars has passed a resolution saying the legal criteria have been met to establish Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, its president has said.

Middle East • 01 Sep

A picture of armoured vehicles of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

UNIFIL slams Israeli drone attack near peacekeepers

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in "one of the most serious attacks" on its personnel since a November ceasefire.

Middle East • 03 Sep

Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a map of an area near the settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

Israeli annexation in West Bank is 'red line', says UAE

Israeli moves to annexe parts of the occupied West Bank are a "red line" for the United Arab Emirates, one of the few Arab countries to recognise Israel, a senior official has said.

Middle East • 03 Sep

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is seen waving goodbye while setting sail with the Global Sumud Flotilla from the Port of Barcelona

Gaza aid flotilla departs Barcelona after stormy weather

A Gaza-bound flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and pro-Palestinian activists including environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has departed Barcelona, several hours after winds forced it to return to the Spanish port, according to journalists at the scene.

World • 01 Sep

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Qatari PM to meet US officials days after Israeli attack

Israeli army says a missile fired from Yemen intercepted

WHO's Ryan 'disillusioned' with world over Gaza crisis

UNSC condemns strikes on Qatar, without naming Israel

Activists say second boat attacked by suspected drone

Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack

'Everybody is worried' after strike - Irish woman in Doha

Activists determined to reach Gaza despite 'drone attack'

Condemnation after Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar

Israeli evacuation order triggers panic in Gaza City

Netanyahu warns Gaza City residents to 'leave now'

Who is Al-Hayya, the top Hamas figure targeted by Israel?

As it happened: Six dead in Doha after Israeli strike

Spain bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements

Israel hits third Gaza City high-rise in as many days

Six killed after gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop

Israel flattens Gaza high-rise as it vows more attacks

Israel destroys high-rise building in attack on Gaza City

Israel military says it controls 40% of Gaza City

Aid airdrops over Gaza suspended - Jordanian official

86 people killed, scores hurt in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, leading scholars say

UNIFIL slams Israeli drone attack near peacekeepers

Israeli annexation in West Bank is 'red line', says UAE

Gaza aid flotilla departs Barcelona after stormy weather