Egypt Egypt launches air strikes over Libya in response to Coptic Christian attack The Egyptian military launches air strikes on alleged militant camps in Libya following a deadly attack on a group of Coptic Christians. 27/05/2017
Israel American casino owner loads the dice against Netanyahu in testimony in corruption case Major Republican, Trump and Netanyahu supporter Sheldon Adelson gives testimony in Israel in the hearings into corruption allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu. 25/05/2017
Turkey Turkey: protests after teachers jailed over anti-purge hunger strike Lawyers for two Turkish teachers who have been on hunger strike for two months in an anti-government protest said on Monday that they had been detained by… 24/05/2017
No Comment Trump visits Western Wall President Donald Trump made a historic visit to Jerusalem’s Western Wall on Monday (May 22), standing before the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray and saying a few words before inserting 23/05/2017
Israel Trump to Abbas: Peace can't take root if violence is tolerated Donald Trump and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held a joint press conference after meeting on the last day of the US president’s visit to the Middle… 23/05/2017
Israel Protests and violence around Jerusalem A Palestinian was shot dead as he attempted a suspected knife-attack on Israeli forces just kilometres from where the US President's was visiting Jerusalem's Old City. Meanwhile, a general strike was 22/05/2017
Israel Trump sees ''rare opportunity'' for Middle East peace Donald Trump has said he believes he has a ‘‘rare opportunity’‘ to bring peace to the Middle East after arriving in Israel. 22/05/2017
West Bank West Bank walk out supports hunger-striking Palestinians in Israeli prisons Palestinians in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem have closed all shops in a general strike in support of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails whose mass hunger strike has entered its 36th… 22/05/2017
Turkey Turkey's coup suspects go on trial Among the 200 defendants are President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ex-aide-de-camp and the former head of Turkey's air force 22/05/2017
Israel Trump touches down in Israel in search of the 'ultimate deal' Trump in Israel for talks with Netanyahu and Abbas 22/05/2017
Sport Fabulous Fenerbahce end Turkey's long wait for Euroleague crown Fenerbahce are the new Euroleague basketball champions after beating Olympiacos Piraeus in the final in Istanbul. 21/05/2017
Turkey Erdogan back as head of AK Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan has become the first president to lead a party since 1950. He took over the reins from Binali Yildirim, who will remain as Turkey's prime minister until elections set for 2019. 21/05/2017
Saudi Arabia Trump tells Middle East: "Step up the fight against Islamic extremism" The US President has called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight "Islamist extremism" in a speech that put the responsibility on the region to combat militant groups while urging unity among rel 21/05/2017
Turkey Turkey: constitutional change sees Erdogan back at head of ruling AKP Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has returned to lead the ruling AKP – the party he founded. 21/05/2017
Saudi Arabia Trump signs big money deals on Saudi trip It has been a good day in the office in the desert kingdom for Donald Trump. 20/05/2017
Syria Syria and Russia condemn US strikes in Tanf Russia labels US-led air strikes near Syria's border with Jordan 'unacceptable' and a violation of Syrian sovereignty. 19/05/2017
Israel New US ambassador to Israel sworn in amid diplomatic row The new US ambassador to Israel has been sworn in at a ceremony in Jerusalem. 16/05/2017
Syria US accuses Syria of mass murder at prison dubbed 'human slaughterhouse' The US has accused the Syrian government of murdering inmates on mass at a military prison. 16/05/2017
Israel US new ambassador to Israel visits Jerusalem It is highly unusual for a new envoy to visit the holy site just hours after arriving in Israel. 16/05/2017
Yemen 'Over 100' killed in cholera outbreak in Yemen capital Sanaa At least 115 people have been killed by an outbreak of cholera in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, according to the local Saba news agency. 15/05/2017