Settlers kill a Palestinian teen in a West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments
Israeli settlers have killed a Palestinian teenager after a rock-throwing incident in the occupied West Bank
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets
The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Weddings in Gaza offer rare moments of joy amid genocide
In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Netanyahu focused on reelection as Israeli govt grows 'less concerned' about international isolation
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Y. Zelin, Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He sees Israel’s recent actions in the West Bank and Syria as part of a broader
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David
Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project
France, Italy, Britain and Germany on Thursday piled on mounting international condemnation of a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank, after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more t
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
Who does the law serve in the occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers attack six times a day in the occupied West Bank. AJLabs looks at how Palestinian land is taken.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Director Calls Israeli Investigation Into Killing of Palestinian Girl a ‘Smokescreen’: ‘What Is Needed Is Justice’
Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of last year’s Oscar-nominated docudrama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” — about the killing of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza by Israeli forces — has rejected the ne
Culture
variety.com
21.08.2026
Poland’s anger as Israel drops proceedings over airstrike on Gaza convoy that killed Polish volunteer
Israeli Ambassador in Warsaw had been summoned to the ministry
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Europe, Canada condemn Israeli plans for new West Bank settlement
The 'unacceptable' E1 plan carries 'legal and reputational consequences' for those participating, European nations warn.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Israeli settler attacks shift to heart of territory earmarked for Palestinian state
Report says West Bank violence moving from Israeli-controlled areas to those under direct Palestinian ruleViolent Israeli settler attacks in the two areas of the occupied West Bank under direct Palest
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Trump: Some friendly countries in the Middle East have taken a neutral position in the conflict with Iran
The head of the White House, Donald Trump, said that some of the countries of the Middle East, which have friendly relations with Washington, took a neutral position in the conflict between the United
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
UN official: Israel launched 9 air strikes and 265 rockets in Lebanon in 3 days
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Amputee children learn to swim after losing limbs in Israel’s war on Gaza
Amputee children in Gaza are learning to swim as part of a programme helping them rebuild confidence and mobility.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?
Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
European states against Israel: West Bank settlements are illegal
Germany, Great Britain, Italy and France have called on Israel to immediately withdraw plans to build housing for Jewish settlers in the E-1 area near Jerusalem and to build a settlement in the West B
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project
Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israel
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
What to Know About Israel’s Probe Into the Killing of Hind Rajab
Israel's military acknowledged its troops fired on Hind Rajab's family car and opened a criminal investigation into the 2024 killings.
World
time.com
20.08.2026
Why is Israel's military presence growing in Syria?
The recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase is just one of many Israeli incursions into Syria. In southern Syria, locals say Israeli troops have detained them, destroyed infrastructure and set up mi
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Israeli minister faces backlash over building of gallows site for hanging Palestinians with ‘viewing booth’
The ‘depraved’ move normalises violence against Palestinians in Israel, human rights groups warn
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026