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Two killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon

Two killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon Two people were killed and one person was injured in an Israeli raid on the town of Al-Abbasiya, in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, Lebanon’s National News Agency is reporting.

Netanyahu made ‘secret visit’ to the UAE during war with Iran

Netanyahu made ‘secret visit’ to the UAE during war with Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the UAE during the war on Iran, his office announced on Wednesday. “In the midst of Operation “Roar of the Lion,” Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab…

Over 10,000 homes destroyed or damaged since ceasefire, Lebanon says

Over 10,000 homes destroyed or damaged since ceasefire, Lebanon says More than 10,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Lebanon since the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on 17 April, the head of Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research said on…

Iran's foreign minister demands immediate release of four Iranians detained in Kuwait

Iran's foreign minister demands immediate release of four Iranians detained in Kuwait Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that Kuwait had unlawfully attacked an Iranian boat and detained four Iranian citizens in the Gulf. “We demand immediate release of our…

1953: The CIA led coup that still shapes Iran | Turning Point

1953: The CIA led coup that still shapes Iran | Turning Point Aaya Al-Shamahi on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:10 In 1951, Mohammad Mosaddegh nationalised Iran’s oil, ending 50 years of Britain’s monopoly over Iranian oil. Turning Point Video Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon,…

Israeli attack wounds Palestinians in northern Gaza

Israeli attack wounds Palestinians in northern Gaza A number of Palestinians, including children, were wounded by Israeli forces in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported.

Eurovision 2026: Anti-genocide chants 'censored' as Israel qualifies for final

Eurovision 2026: Anti-genocide chants 'censored' as Israel qualifies for final Imene Guiza on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:03 Semifinal of song competition, which is facing its biggest boycott ever over Israel's inclusion, marked by pro-Palestinian protests and slogans Israeli singer…

Families and lawyers of pro-Palestine defendants demand judge recusal over German ‘sham’ trial

Families and lawyers of pro-Palestine defendants demand judge recusal over German ‘sham’ trial Katherine Hearst on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 15:10 Activists were held behind bullet proof glass, making confidential communication with lawyers impossible The "Ulm Five" from left to right:…

Who is the real Wes Streeting? His record on Israel and foreign policy examined

Who is the real Wes Streeting? His record on Israel and foreign policy examined Imran Mulla on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:22 The UK health secretary is poised to resign from the cabinet and kickstart a leadership challenge in a bid to become PM British Health Secretary Wes Streeting…

80% of war-damaged areas repaired in Tehran, Iranian official says

80% of war-damaged areas repaired in Tehran, Iranian official says About 80% of war-damaged sites in Iran’s capital have been repaired, Al Jazeera is reporting, citing a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). “More than 60,000 residential and commercial…

German intelligence publishes dossier on 'secular pro-Palestinian extremism'

German intelligence publishes dossier on 'secular pro-Palestinian extremism' Oscar Rickett on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:21 Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution offers insights into the 'symbolism of the cut watermelon' and other signs of extremism…

Trump-backed envoy says Gaza ceasefire 'far from perfect' but working

Trump-backed envoy says Gaza ceasefire 'far from perfect' but working The Gaza high representative for Donald Trump's "Peace Council" said on Wednesday that the ceasefire in the enclave was working but is "far from perfect." "We have a ceasefire. It's holding. It's not perfect.…

'Europe must become more Jewish' says owner of Telegraph and Politico

'Europe must become more Jewish' says owner of Telegraph and Politico Elis Gjevori on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:48 The Axel Springer chief said 'I'm a Goy, and I'm Zionist, with all my heart, out of conviction, and with passion' Mathias Dopfner, CEO of Axel Springer, speaking ath…

Nearly 600 killed in Lebanon since so-called ceasefire began, says NRC

Nearly 600 killed in Lebanon since so-called ceasefire began, says NRC Nearly 600 people have been killed in Lebanon since a so-called ceasefire was agreed last month, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has said. They added that more than one million people remain displaced as…

Through Nakba, exile and genocide, my aunt Fatima never lost faith

Through Nakba, exile and genocide, my aunt Fatima never lost faith Ahmed Abu Artema on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:35 My aunt endured every chapter of Palestinian dispossession, including exile, demolition, prison, separation and the grief of outliving her children - yet never…

Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli number

Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli number Four audience members were expelled from the first Eurovision Song Contest for pro-Palestine action during the Israeli entry. In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said "one audience…

Abu Hamid al-Ghazali: How one of Islam’s most revered figures still speaks to the modern world

Abu Hamid al-Ghazali: How one of Islam’s most revered figures still speaks to the modern world Lubna Masarwa on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:11 The sanctity and security of Al-Aqsa is once again under threat, as it was during the lifetime of the great scholar A non-contemporary…

What is Jerusalem Day and the March of Flags?

What is Jerusalem Day and the March of Flags? Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:19 The event has become a focus for settlers and ultra-nationalist Israelis in the Old City, with increasing attacks on Palestinians An Israeli right-wing activist wears the flag of the city of…

Iran has regained access to most missile and underground sites, US intelligence finds

Iran has regained access to most missile and underground sites, US intelligence finds MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:40 The New York Times cites US assessments that Tehran's military is much stronger than Trump and senior officials have stated Mockups of domestically-made…

Why Israel bombs Iranian universities and silences American ones

Why Israel bombs Iranian universities and silences American ones Hamid Dabashi on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:34 The campaign against higher education - what many scholars now call scholasticide - reflects a deeper history of Israeli hatred of any academic culture it cannot dominate…

Celebrities sign petition defending Southbank Centre head over Golders Green comments

Celebrities sign petition defending Southbank Centre head over Golders Green comments More than 250 celebrities have signed a letter in defence of Southbank Centre chair Misan Harriman over comments he made on the Golders Green attacks in London. The head of the cultural…

Microsoft Israel chief leaves after inquiry into use of tech to spy on Palestinians

Microsoft Israel chief leaves after inquiry into use of tech to spy on Palestinians MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:52 Alon Haimovich departs after investigation into use of Microsoft Azure by Israel's Unit 8200 spy agency A Microsoft logo is seen in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near…

Israeli strikes kill 8 people south of Beirut: Lebanon health ministry

Israeli strikes kill 8 people south of Beirut: Lebanon health ministry Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut on Wednesday killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said, in the latest attacks despite a ceasefire in the…

Israel orders evacuations in six south Lebanon towns

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira deported from Israel over 'antisemitic content'

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira deported from Israel over 'antisemitic content' MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 09:13 The popular right-leaning influencer recently appeared on Tucker Carlson's podcast to discuss censorship of his videos about Jewish communities Tyler Oliveira shot to…

Trump: 'I don't think about Americans’ financial situation'

'I don't think about Americans’ financial situation' US President Donald Trump has said the financial situation of Americans doesn't factor into his thinking with regards to Iran negotiations. Speaking in response to a question from a reporter outside the White House,…

Israel killing at least one Palestinian child a week in West Bank, Unicef says

Israel killing at least one Palestinian child a week in West Bank, Unicef says Mera Aladam on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 07:34 UN agency for children says escalating military and settler violence is denying children access to basic rights A Palestinian child looks on during an Israeli…