Nearly everyone in Gaza in need of shelter aid, NRC says An estimated 1.98 million Palestinians in Gaza, 94 per cent of the population, need shelter and basic household assistance, according to a new report by the Shelter Cluster, led by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Opinion: Amid genocide in Gaza, why must Palestinian journalists uphold the illusion of neutrality? On 20 June 2026, the Israeli army killed Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman Ahmed Wishah in a drone strike, less than two and a half months after the killing of his brother, Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Mohammed Wishah, who was targeted by the same army on 8 April

Exclusive: UK condemns 'abhorrent' Ben Gvir comments on killing Palestinians The British government has condemned recent remarks made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calling for the killing of "30-40" Palestinians in Gaza every night as "abhorrent" and "dehumanising", in comments to Middle East Eye

Micron's AI-fueled rise and expansion are creating jobs and wealth in Boise, Idaho, while adding pressure to housing, traffic and the city's identity.

France: Mosque closure fuels fear of state overreach on Muslim worship Submitted by Tassa Adidi on Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:06 Latest shutdown decision, which was accused of incriminating Islamic texts, reignites debate about French government's attempts to control the practice of Islam A man reads the Quran as Muslims wait to break their fast at a mosque during the month of Ramadan in Calais, northern France, on 10 March 2026 (Sameer al-Doumy/AFP) Off In Aulnay-sous-Bois, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, a recent court decision to uphold the six-month closure of a mosque for inciting violence and terrorism has caused a stir

After Gaza, can Muslims defend Al-Aqsa Mosque? Submitted by Amina Shareef on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 15:14 Islam's third holiest site has reached a perilous crossroads, as Israel works tirelessly to change the status quo A Palestinian woman offers Friday prayers against the backdrop of the Old City of Jerusalem and the Aqsa Mosque on 3 April, 2026 (AFP) On Al-Aqsa Mosque is in peril

Remains of 11 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City, report says Gazas civil defence recovered the remains of 11 Palestinians killed in earlier Israeli air strikes on the al-Sawafiri house in Gaza Citys Zeitoun neighbourhood, Al Jazeera reported

The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.

10 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and Nuseirat camp

Breastfeeding mothers in Gaza struggle to feed their babies amid hunger, displacement, stress and living conditions.

Gaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.

Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately undermining negotiations. The movement issued a statement issued describing the Israeli attack in Gaza City which killed seven Palestinians - including a child - as a "new massacre" and a "deliberate escalation" .

UN says only three percent of Gazas cropland remains accessible and undamaged Only three percent of the Gaza Strips cropland remains both accessible and undamaged, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the United Nations Satellite Centre

US sanctions International Criminal Court president, trial lawyer in bid to dismantle body Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 20:29 Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously made it clear he intends to take the court apart 'brick by brick' Japanese Judge Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, on 14 June 2024 (Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP) Off The US announced on Tuesday that it is sanctioning the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court (ICC),Tomoko Akane, as well as the body's Senegalese senior trial lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye

Iranian-American comedian Max Amini sparks backlash over 'species' remarks on Iranian people Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 19:33 Amini told Bill Maher that those fighting the US and Israel are a 'species with no morals', prompting accusations of dehumanisation Max Amini attends the 'Cast Aside The Clouds' Los Angeles premiere at Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills, California, on 4 June 2026 (Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Cast Aside The Clouds/AFP) Off Iranian-American comedian Max Amini has drawn criticism online after describing those fighting the US and Israel as a different " species " with "no sense of morals", while arguing that Washington's war is against Iran's government rather than its people

Hundreds of students were evacuated after shots rang out in the high school building of the Ateneo de Zamboanga university campus in the southern port city of Zamboanga.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report on Tuesday that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while it was transiting in the Strait of Hormuz

At least 20 injured and dozens of fuel tankers destroyed as flames rip through warehouse near northern Kurdish city.

Report: Kushner opposes Netanyahu's plans for ongoing targeted killings in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trumps envoy Jared Kushner that the army will continue targeted killings in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli channel Channel 15

Erdogan urges Trump to continue talks with Iran, offers support Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held a call with US President Donald Trump to urge the US to continue talks with Iran and de-escalate tensions, offering Ankara's support in peace efforts, according to the Turkish presidency

Israel can 'finish the job properly' in Gaza if Hamas does not disarm, Kushner says US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and Gaza envoy Jared Kushner said on Monday that he had a "very cordial" meeting with Hamas and that getting the group to disarm and move forward with Trump's peace plan could materialise in about a month

Somali forces repel rebel fighters in Baidoa after intense fighting involving explosives and dozens of casualties.

Trump warns US will 'bomb shit out of' Oman if it strays from Washington's line on Iran Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:40 The US president was asked by Fox News about parallel talks between Tehran and Muscat over Strait of Hormuz control US President Donald Trump on 14 August 2026 in Garden City, New York (Samuel Corum/Getty Images via AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it gets in the way of Washingtons efforts to reach a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News

Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza roadmap.

Like a battlefield: How Yemens Mocha went from a town of fishermen to a city of fighters Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:06 The historic, strategically located city was once a quiet fishing town, but today it serves as the headquarters of the Republican Guard forces and hosts many fighters fleeing Houthi areas The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel in Mocha the day after an attack by the Houthis in the city held by Yemens internationally recognised government on 10 August 2026 (Khaled Ziad/AFP) Off In Yemen s coastal city of Mocha, the dominant dialect is no longer that of the native fishermen who grew up relying on the sea

Trump contradicts Vance on top US goal in Iran war US President Donald Trump said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is Washingtons number one Goal, appearing to contradict Vice President JD Vance, who last week said keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans was the administrations top priority

Yasser Ayad, 16, has become a culinary star on social media as he cooks traiditional Palestinain dishes in Gaza.

Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas leaders US envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after holding talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt, as Washington seeks to revive a Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas but rejected by Israel

Burnham apologised for Gaza

US senator condemns Ben Gvirs call to 'kill 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night' US Senator Jacky Rosen has called for Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir to resign after comments in which he said Israeli forces should kill 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night

Outrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met in Egypt for talks on the war on Gaza and other regional issues on Sunday, according to a press release by the Egyptian presidency

Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.

Report: US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt Hamas leaders met on Sunday in Egypt with President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a Gaza plan rejected by Israel, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP

Premier League champions hand new City boss Enzo Maresca a humbling defeat in his first football game in charge.

Hamas leader meets Egyptian intelligence chief A Hamas delegation has met Egypt's intelligence chief, Hassan Rashad, in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein to discuss the implementation of the US-backed post-war plan for Gaza

Israels far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza.

This summer, Yiwu International Trade Market in east China's Zhejiang Province has been bustling with overseas buyers and tourists, turning the city into a unique destination where international visitors can experience China's products, technology and manufacturing capabilities firsthand.

Emirati academic's barbed tweet on Pakistan exposes UAE unease over Mecca pact Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/16/2026 - 06:02 Disparaging remarks by Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a former aide to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, on Pakistan's poverty, illiteracy and nuclear arsenal spark online backlash

Settler violence: 60-year-old man among two Palestinians shot, eight beaten Israeli settlers, backed by Israeli forces, shot at and injured two Palestinians and beat up eight others during an attack in the al-Ras area of Hebron city on Sunday, Wafa reported

In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.

Houthis launch sixth ballistic missile at Marib city Houthis have fired a sixth ballistic missile on the Yemeni city of Marib, according to the Marib governorate

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya is set to travel to Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, a Hamas source tells AFP, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trumps envoy Jared Kushner to the region

Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions Flights at the port city of Bandar Abbas resumed on Saturday after repeated interruptions during war with the United States, state media reported

An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.