Israeli-Palestinian conflict
FM says 2025 among most challenging years amid regional crises, urges move to second phase of Gaza agreement
Egypt
December 29, 2025
FM says 2025 among most challenging years amid regional crises, urges move to second phase of Gaza agreement
CAIRO, Dec 28 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said 2025 had been one…
A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza
Middle East
December 29, 2025
A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza
Fierce rain and bitter cold continued to batter Gaza this weekend, as the number of Palestinians killed by the harsh…
FM to Norwegian counterpart: Concerted global efforts key to consolidating Gaza ceasefire
Egypt
December 28, 2025
FM to Norwegian counterpart: Concerted global efforts key to consolidating Gaza ceasefire
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed during a phone call on Saturday 27/12/2025 with Norway’s…
Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Middle East
December 27, 2025
Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Two people were killed when a Palestinian man launched a car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, police said Friday.…
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Middle East
December 25, 2025
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Rome — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza…
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another…
Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 13 European countries and Japan
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 13 European countries and Japan
Thirteen European countries and Japan have condemned Israel’s decision earlier in the month to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in…
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
World
December 24, 2025
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
Reuters — Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian…
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
Middle East
December 22, 2025
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
The most senior Catholic cleric in the Holy Land urged Palestinians “not just to survive” but to “rebuild life” in…
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
Middle East
December 22, 2025
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
The Israeli military said it shot dead a Palestinian “suspected of hurling a block” at soldiers on Saturday during an…