Smoke billows from a site targeted by the Israeli military in the southern Lebanese border village of Kafr Kila on July 29, 2024

Israel insists on harsh response to Hezbollah despite diplomatic efforts to avoid wider war 

  • Beirut flights canceled or delayed as tension escalates after attack in Majdal Shams, occupied Golan Heights
  • Two Hezbollah members killed in strikes on Shaqra, 3 injured, including a child
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi crown prince congratulates Kingdom on 2034 World Cup bid

Saudi crown prince congratulates Kingdom on 2034 World Cup bid

By Arab News ·

Analysis Could the Majdal Shams soccer field tragedy spark an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war?

Could the Majdal Shams soccer field tragedy spark an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war?

  • Analysts fear Israeli response to suspected Hezbollah strike that killed 12 children could quickly escalate
  • Hezbollah says it had ‘no connection’ to the rocket attack, as Israel’s security cabinet authorizes retaliation
By Najia Houssari & Nadia Al-Faour ·

Proposed UK arms ban for Israel delayed

Proposed UK arms ban for Israel delayed

  • Foreign secretary launched review into allegations of war crimes in Gaza
  • Attorney general visited Israel last week to explain govt’s change of stance on ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant request
By Arab News ·

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI

  • “Sex crimes charges have become another tool for authorities to punish journalists,” the Committee to Protect Journalists’ Middle East and North Africa program wrote in 2021
By AP ·

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI

  • “Sex crimes charges have become another tool for authorities to punish journalists,” the Committee to Protect Journalists’ Middle East and North Africa program wrote in 2021
By AP ·