Israeli strikes kill 26 in Gaza
Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory killed at least 26 people, the day after Hamas militants said peace talks were to resume.
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Damascus flights to resume Tuesday
Syria said on Saturday the country鈥檚 main airport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next week after such commercial trips were halted following last month鈥檚 ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.
Top European diplomats urge inclusive transition in Syria visit
The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said on Friday on a Damascus visit to meet with new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza
Israel said three rockets were fired toward its territory on Friday from the Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported at least 12 people killed in Israeli strikes.
Syria puts entry restrictions on Lebanese after border clash
Syria has imposed new restrictions on the entry of Lebanese citizens, two security sources from Lebanon said on Friday, following what the Lebanese army said was a border skirmish with armed Syrians.
Israeli strikes kill police chief, two dozen others in Gaza
Israel struck a declared humanitarian zone in southern Gaza overnight, which rescuers on Thursday said killed the head of the territory鈥檚 Hamas-run police force, his deputy and nine others.
Syria launches security sweep in Homs city
Syrian security forces are conducting a security sweep in the city of Homs, state media reported on Thursday, with a monitor saying targets include protest organisers from the Alawite minority of the former president...
PA suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
The Palestinian Authority has ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of incitement, official media reported.
Mohammadi defiant despite imprisonment
Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, says her body may be weakened from her long imprisonment but she still has a mind of 鈥榮teel鈥�, according to an interview published on Thursday.
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, officials said on Wednesday, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year with no end in sight...
More than half of Syrian children out of school
About half of school-age children in Syria are missing out on education after nearly 14 years of civil war, Save the Children said on Monday, calling for 鈥榠mmediate action鈥�.
Gaza healthcare nearing 鈥榯otal collapse鈥� due to Israeli strikes: UN
A United Nations report published Tuesday found that Israeli strikes on and near hospitals in the Gaza Strip had left healthcare in the Palestinian territory on the verge of collapse.
Yemen rebels claim two missile attacks on Israel
Yemen鈥檚 Iran-backed Huthi rebels said Tuesday that they had fired two missiles at Israel, hours after the Israeli military said it had intercepted a projectile launched from the country.
WHO demands Israel release Gaza hospital director
The WHO chief called Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza鈥檚 Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel鈥檚 military following a major raid on the facility.
Syria鈥檚 leader says elections could take four years
Syria鈥檚 new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told Al Arabiya TV on Sunday that elections could take four years, noted the importance of ties with Iran and Russia, and called for the United States to lift sanctions.