Palestine

Jordanian man unearths mysterious ancient box whilst digging well

bnm Gulf bureau September 14, 2025

Jordanian discovers mysterious ancient box containing crown-wearing figure whilst digging well on family property in historically rich Irbid region.

Iran cleric says disputed islands belong to Tehran, not UAE

bnm Gulf bureau September 12, 2025

Iran's Friday prayer leader reaffirms claim to disputed UAE islands whilst warning against Hezbollah disarmament as threat to Islamic world security.

Israeli movie actors targeted in alleged Iranian phishing campaign

bnm Gulf bureau September 12, 2025

Dozens of Israeli actors fall victim to an alleged Iranian phishing campaign disguised as a film casting call, prompting security warnings over identity document theft.

At least five Israelis dead, 12 wounded in Jerusalem shooting

bnm Tel Aviv bureau September 8, 2025

At least five people were killed and 12 were injured in a shooting attack at the Ramot intersection in Jerusalem by an Israeli Arab Palestinian, according to initial reports.

Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of ‘betraying’ Israel

bno - Melbourne Office August 20, 2025

Israel’s prime minister has accused his Australian counterpart of betraying Israel and abandoning the country’s Jewish community.

South Sudan rejects claims of Gaza resettlement discussions with Israel

bnm Gulf bureau August 13, 2025

South Sudan denies reported Israel talks on Gaza Palestinian resettlement as international community condemns forced displacement proposals violating international law.

Watchdog condemns Israel's targeting of journalists in Gaza

bnm Gulf bureau bne Gulf bureau August 11, 2025

CPJ condemns Israel's killing of five journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif, saying pattern of labelling journalists as militants without evidence raises press freedom concerns.

Israeli UN representative says no plan for permanent Gaza occupation

bnm Gulf bureau August 10, 2025

Israel tells UNSC it does not plan to permanently occupy Gaza, outlining five principles for ending the war and calling for global focus on dismantling Hamas.

INTERVIEW: Former US official on America's lost authority as Global South acts on Gaza

Marco Cacciati August 8, 2025

As Gaza's death toll passes 61,000, nations meeting in Bogotá pledge concrete measures to halt arms flows to Israel. Ex-US official Annelle Sheline, who resigned over Washington's Gaza policy, calls it a turning point for the Global South.

Trump and Israel's Netanyahu engage in heated call over Gaza humanitarian issue

bnm Tel Aviv bureau August 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump engaged in a heated telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza’s humanitarian situation on July 28.

Hezbollah official killed in Israeli strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon

bnm Gulf bureau August 8, 2025

An Israeli drone strike killed one person targeting a vehicle on the Ansariyeh road near the Zahrani-Tyre highway in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN BLOG: Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders

bnm Tehran bureau August 7, 2025

Iran is fast running out of friends as a new Trump-rebranded plan looks to finally cut across Armenia's southern border with the Islamic Republic.

Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje August 7, 2025

Ban needed in response to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, says Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, one of the most vocal EU critics of Israel’s actions in Palestine.

UN accused of enabling Hamas through Gaza aid mismanagement

bno - Taipei Office August 7, 2025

There are also persistent claims that Hamas is systematically looting the aid that does make it into Gaza. Military officials estimate 80% of all assistance is intercepted either by Hamas members, its affiliates or civilians acting under its control.

Israel's Gaza occupation plans aim to expel Palestinians, expert says

bnm Gulf bureau August 6, 2025

Israel's reported plans for full occupation of Gaza are a diversionary tactic aimed at completely expelling Palestinians from the territory, a Swiss expert has said.

Hamas offers Red Cross cooperation on hostage aid delivery with conditions

bnm Gulf bureau August 3, 2025

Hamas announced readiness to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza if Israel meets certain conditions.

Siberian permafrost could disappear by 2100 as rapid thawing accelerates

bne Dublin bureau August 3, 2025

An international team of scientists from Britain, Switzerland, Israel and the United States has analysed the composition of more than 60 mineral formations found in caves located in the delta of Siberia's Lena River, revealing stark predictions.

Slovenia announces imposition of arms embargo on Israel

bnm Gulf bureau August 2, 2025

Slovenia imposed an embargo on exports, imports and transit of arms to Israel, becoming the first European country to take such action, Prime Minister Robert Golob announced following a government session.

Yemeni Houthis target Tel Aviv airport with hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile

bnm Gulf bureau August 1, 2025

The Yemeni Houthi armed forces targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile, with the Israeli military saying the latest barrage was shot down.

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