Middle East

Israel

Israel overweight hedgehogs put on post-Christmas diets

Ten hedgehogs were put on strict diets and exercise regimes after eating too much on Israel's streets

04/01/2018

Israel

Israel takes step to make death sentences easier

Prime Minister Netanyahu says capital punishment may be appropriate "in certain cases".

03/01/2018

Israel

President Trump takes aim at aid for Palestinians

President Trump asks why the US should continue to help fund Palestinians if, in the words of his tweet, they are not willing to talk peace. His comments come amidst ongoing protests over Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

03/01/2018

Israel

Israel tells illegal Africans to leave before April or face jail

Clampdown to focus on illegal immigrants and will incarcerate, not deport, those found to be breaking the law.

02/01/2018

Egypt

The changing face of pole dancing in Egypt

How women-only pole dancing classes are inspiring women in Egypt to have more confidence.

02/01/2018

Israel

Israel tightens grip on Jerusalem

New legislation deals a fresh blow to hopes of a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians.

02/01/2018

Israel

Likud calls on Israeli government to annexe Jewish settlements in West

Move would cement illegal land grab claim Palestinians.

01/01/2018

Israel

Israeli military court to try Tamimi on 12 counts of assault

Palestinian activists's mother and cousin also charged after officer's face slapped during raid.

01/01/2018

Gaza

Palestinians recall their envoy to the United States

Palestinians recall their envoy to the United States. The announcement comes just weeks after President Donald Trump announced he would recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

31/12/2017

Sport

Serena Williams plays her first match since giving birth

The 23 grand slam singles champion made a losing return to the courts against Jelena Ostapenko in Abu Dhabi after taking almost a year out to have her baby.

30/12/2017

Egypt

Egypt sentences ex-president Mohammed Morsi to three years in jail

Former Egyptian leader, who was overthrown in 2013, is already serving multiple jail terms on charges of causing the death of protesters and spying for Qatar

30/12/2017

Israel

Israeli army targets 'Hamas posts' after rockets fired from Gaza Strip

Israeli army targets 'Hamas posts' after rockets fired from Gaza Strip

29/12/2017

Syria

Weapons made in eastern Europe 'finding their way to ISIL'

Eastern European countries are unwittingly supplying the so-called Islamic State with weapons and ammunition, a new report has claimed.

28/12/2017

Syria

Calls for extradition of wanted French jihadist held by Syrian Kurds

ISIL suspect Thomas Barnouin, who was close to Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah, is among several French militants reportedly captured by Syrian Kurdish YPG militia.

28/12/2017

Turkey

U.S. resumes full visa services in Turkey

The United States says it will resume visa services in Turkey after an earlier diplomatic row over local employees.

28/12/2017

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Scuffles in Bethlehem

Continued protests following the U.S recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

28/12/2017

Israel

Tel Aviv erects Lego tower in memory of young cancer victim

The multi-coloured structure is 36 metres tall

28/12/2017

Saudi Arabia

Chess tournament controversy

The World Chess Championship in Saudi Arabia has become mired in controversy

27/12/2017

Egypt

UK woman jailed in Egypt over painkillers

A British woman has been sentenced to three years in prison in Egypt after bringing around 300 painkiller tablets into the country from the UK

27/12/2017

Syria

Critical medical evacuations begin in Ghouta, Syria

A UN Humanitarian convoy has been allowed into the rebel-held suburb of Ghouta to begin evacuating the critically ill.

27/12/2017

Israel

‘Your son is a dog’: Israeli MP threatens families of imprisoned Pales

The controversial lawmaker was assigned a security detail a day later, after Hamas made their own threats against the lawmaker over the incident

26/12/2017

Israel

Euroviews. View: Saudi-Israel alliance will be driving force of new Middle East

While the Israel-Palestinian conflict once determined most other geopolitical developments in the Middle East, it is now largely crowded out by other disputes, not least the hegemonic struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran, writes Joschka Fischer

26/12/2017

Israel

Israel in talks with more than 10 countries on Jerusalem recognition

Symbolic recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital - not necessarily moving specific embassies - is at the centre of ongoing talks following Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales' decision to move the country’s embassy.

26/12/2017

West Bank

Christmas Eve Mass: Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity hosts pilgrims

Fewer people than usual were in the West Bank town this year because of increased tensions between Palestinians and the Israeli army since US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

25/12/2017

Turkey

Turkish HDP member of parliament says death squads are killing Turkish

Dramatic claim made on floor of Turkish National Assembly, investigation promised.

22/12/2017

My Europe Series

Seeking justice in Europe for Syrian torture victims

Syrian torture survivors and human rights activists speak out about their quest for justice.

22/12/2017