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Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz (left) looks at a newly completed security barrier around the Gaza Strip

Israel completes 'iron wall' along Gaza border

Israel says the new barrier extends underground and uses high-tech sensors to prevent Hamas fighters from using tunnels to enter Israeli territory.  

Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia fights to rehabilitate its image after Khashoggi murder

Senior officials from the US and EU are visiting Saudi Arabia again, and business deals are being done. Human rights activists say the Saudis have literally gotten away with murder, as well as other abuses.  

A Turkish police officer walks past a picture of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

French police arrest Jamal Khashoggi murder suspect

A suspect in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was nabbed by French police as he boarded a plane to Saudi Arabia. It is hoped he can identify who was behind the assassination  

A man follows the stock market on screens at the Dubai Financial Market

UAE adopts Monday to Friday as working week

The United Arab Emirates will be one of the few Mideast countries with a workweek that includes Friday. Friday will be a half-day for government workers.  

Apple iPhone user typing on her phone.

Israel keeping a close eye on cyber exports after hacking scandals

Israel warns it will shut down systems of those using its cyber technology for anything other than preventing "terrorist acts and serious crimes." This follows outcry and even lawsuits over NSO and its Pegasus tool.  

A man on a scooter with empty water bottles

Lebanon: Life without gas and electricity

Lebanon is suffering from the worst economic crisis in its history. Dramatic shortages of electricity, gas and other supplies make life in the country extremely difficult.  

A Kurdish Peshmerga fighter firing a rifle

Iraq: 'Islamic State' launch attacks in contested region

At least two Kurdish Peshmerga forces have been killed after IS militants launched an attack near Kirkuk. Northern Iraq has seen a recent uptick in IS activities.  

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

France, Saudi Arabia pledge to support Lebanon despite spat

Saudi Arabia and France committed to support reforms in Lebanon and protect the country's sovereignty, said France's Emmanuel Macron. Riyadh previously recalled its envoy from Beirut.  

Passengers wearing masks at Ben Gurion Airport

Omicron: Mideast countries prepare for the new coronavirus variant

Countries in the Middle East are bracing for the omicron variant of the coronavirus by restricting travel, announcing lockdowns and closing airports. Meanwhile, international vaccine diplomacy is gaining momentum.  

Israel | NSO Group

Israeli Pegasus spyware used to spy on US officials: reports

State Department officials were reportedly targeted by Israeli spyware that has previously been implicated in cyberattacks on journalists, activists and politicians. Tech company Pegasus said it was investigating.  

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A Rafale jet fighter aircraft by Dassault Aviation makes a flight demonstration

UAE signs record deal for French Rafale fighter jets

The deal for 80 aircraft represents France's largest-ever weapons contract for export. The UAE is following the lead of two other Arab states in snapping up the Rafale jets.  

Lebanon's Information Minister George Kordahi speaks to journalists

Lebanon minister quits in effort to ease Saudi spat

Lebanon's information minister has announced his resignation in a bid to ease a diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia. George Kordahi's comments that were critical of Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen sparked the crisis.