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The New Arab
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Iran's Kuwait ambassador urges Gulf to work on averting 'tragedy'
https://www.newarab.com/news/irans-kuwait-ambassador-urges-gulf-work-averting-tragedy
Published: April 7, 2026 15:33
Iran's ambassador to Kuwait urged Gulf states on Tuesday to find a way to avert a "tragedy", as US President Trump's evening deadline loomed for Iran
US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's Kharg island: media
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-israeli-strikes-hit-irans-kharg-island-media
Published: April 7, 2026 15:17
US-Israeli strikes have hit the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, the heart of Iran's oil export industry, as Trump intensified his threats
Israel strikes Lebanon's bridges, threatens key border crossing
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-strikes-lebanons-bridges-threatens-key-border-crossing
Published: April 7, 2026 14:49
Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon, targeting bridges and residential areas and threatening the Al-Masnaaa border crossing.
Egypt activist prosecuted four years after presidential pardon
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-activist-prosecuted-four-years-after-presidential-pardon
Published: April 7, 2026 14:30
Ahmed Douma has been investigated four times since his release, raising questions about authorities’ expanded use of detention to silence opposing voices.
Vance delivers pre-election boost for Orban with Hungary visit
https://www.newarab.com/news/vance-delivers-pre-election-boost-orban-hungary-visit
Published: April 7, 2026 14:00
The US vice president arrived in Budapest to deliver a message of support from Donald Trump to Vikor Orban ahead of Sunday's tightly contested vote
Why is Tebboune calling on undocumented Algerians to return?
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/why-tebboune-calling-undocumented-algerians-return
Published: April 7, 2026 13:51
Algeria urges undocumented youth abroad to return, but after years surviving Fortress Europe, Tebboune must offer real guarantees, dignity & reintegration.
Gaza's Palestinians divided over Iran's region-wide ceasefire
https://www.newarab.com/news/gazas-palestinians-divided-over-irans-region-wide-ceasefire
Published: April 7, 2026 13:26
The reported conditions include ending regional wars, notably in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as broader security and economic arrangements.
Iran's Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attack on synagogue
https://www.newarab.com/news/irans-jewish-community-condemns-us-israeli-attack-synagogue
Published: April 7, 2026 13:11
Iran’s Jewish community condemns the destruction of the Tehran synagogue as US-Israeli strikes intensify and casualties rise.
1.1 million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli assault intensifies
https://www.newarab.com/news/11-million-displaced-lebanon-israeli-assault-intensifies
Published: April 7, 2026 13:06
More than 1.1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon as Israel expands its operations and Hezbollah sustains attacks.
Qatar warns of 'uncontrollable escalation' in region amid war
https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-warns-uncontrollable-escalation-region-amid-war
Published: April 7, 2026 12:59
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari urged all involved parties to 'find a resolution to end' the Iran war amid fears of escalation.
Is Israel redefining Jerusalem's religious status quo?
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/israel-redefining-jerusalems-religious-status-quo
Published: April 7, 2026 12:58
In the shadow of the Iran war, Israel's unprecedented closure of Muslim and Christian holy sites threatens to upend Jerusalem's sensitive religious status quo
US lawmaker pushes to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-lawmaker-pushes-impeach-hegseth-over-iran-war
Published: April 7, 2026 12:12
Democrats cite war crimes and constitutional violations, as the unlikely impeachment bid faces political hurdles.
Iran reports US-Israeli strikes on bridges, highway and railway
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-reports-us-israeli-strikes-bridges-highway-and-railway
Published: April 7, 2026 12:07
Key bridges in Qom and Kashan, as well as a highway connecting Tabriz and Tehran have been reportedly struck by US-Israeli strikes amid looming threats.
Gunman killed in shootout outside Israel's Istanbul consulate
https://www.newarab.com/news/gunman-killed-shootout-outside-israels-istanbul-consulate
Published: April 7, 2026 11:31
A gunman was killed and two others wounded in a shootout with police outside the Israeli consulate in Turkey's largest city on Tuesday
Israel is 'systematically' killing Lebanese healthcare workers
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-systematically-killing-lebanese-healthcare-workers
Published: April 7, 2026 11:31
"When you look at the health care personnel who have been killed, they have been killed in a very brazen way," said Firas Abiad, former health minister.
Israel's attacks devastate over a fifth of Lebanon farmland
https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-attacks-devastate-over-fifth-lebanon-farmland
Published: April 7, 2026 11:28
Israel's escalating attacks have devastated over a fifth of Lebanon’s farmland, crippling food production and driving prices sharply higher.
Australian soldier charged with war crimes in Afghanistan
https://www.newarab.com/news/australian-soldier-charged-war-crimes-afghanistan
Published: April 7, 2026 11:08
Ben Roberts-Smith, one of Australia's most-decorated soldiers, was charged Tuesday with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan
Israel kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza, Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-kills-11-palestinians-gaza-ben-gvir-storms-al-aqsa
Published: April 7, 2026 10:56
Israeli-backed militias led an attack on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza, while Itamar Ben-Gvir raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
Syrian children face deadly legacy of mine-contaminated land
https://www.newarab.com/features/syrian-children-face-deadly-legacy-mine-contaminated-land
Published: April 7, 2026 10:46
Years after the fighting has ended, children in Syria are still paying the price for war, navigating villages and farmlands riddled with deadly explosives
Elbit to start delivering drones to Romania, signs Greece deal
https://www.newarab.com/news/elbit-start-delivering-drones-romania-signs-greece-deal
Published: April 7, 2026 10:22
Israel's Elbit Systems is preparing to start delivery of drones to Romania as Greece inked a deal to buy rocket-launchers from the arms manufacturer
Trump threatens ‘complete demolition’ of Iran as deadline nears
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-threatens-complete-demolition-iran-deadline-nears
Published: April 7, 2026 10:20
Regional officials are in a race against time to reach a diplomatic breakthrough in a last-ditch attempt to de-escalate tensions in the region.
Between war and regime oppression, Iran trapped by trauma cycle
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/between-war-and-regime-oppression-iran-trapped-trauma-cycle
Published: April 7, 2026 09:52
War on Iran has escalated an already devastating mental health in the country fuelled by decades of living abnormally under a brutal regime, says Tara Kangarlou
Easter faith and defiance in Lebanon under Israeli fire
https://www.newarab.com/features/easter-faith-and-defiance-lebanon-under-israeli-fire
Published: April 7, 2026 09:37
As Israeli attacks continued, communities baked, prayed & stayed on their land, preserving tradition despite displacement, destruction & fears of permanent loss
Iran strikes disrupt Saudi-Bahrain bridge, hit petrochem site
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-strikes-disrupt-saudi-bahrain-bridge-hit-petrochem-site
Published: April 7, 2026 09:11
Authorities Tuesday announced the temporary closure of the King Fahd Causeway, as Iranian missiles slammed into Saudi Arabia's largest petrochemical complex
Egypt's ban on women's jobs in Gulf ignites national debate
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypts-ban-womens-jobs-gulf-ignites-national-debate
Published: April 7, 2026 08:52
The new move followed reports from the Egyptian Labour Representation Office in Riyadh about women working in roles that violate existing rules.
Trump threatens 'whole civilisation will die' if no Iran deal
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-threatens-whole-civilisation-will-die-if-no-iran-deal
Published: April 7, 2026 08:07
Trump has issued a new scathing threat to Iran if a deal to reopen Hormuz isn't reached tonight, as strikes have already targeting key roads and bridges.
Six weeks in, US-Israel war on Iran becomes battle of endurance
https://www.newarab.com/news/six-weeks-us-israel-war-iran-becomes-battle-endurance
Published: April 7, 2026 07:48
From a high-risk US special forces operation deep inside Iranian territory to mounting pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, developments point to more war.
UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-expected-vote-watered-down-hormuz-resolution-tuesday
Published: April 7, 2026 02:36
Diplomats said the watered-down version had a better chance of passing, but it remained unclear if it would succeed
Blasts heard near Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan
https://www.newarab.com/news/blasts-heard-near-erbil-airport-iraqi-kurdistan
Published: April 7, 2026 01:25
Local authorities also reported a separate deadly drone incident in a civilian area in the early hours of Tuesday morning
NGO slams Greek shippers over deliveries to Israel
https://www.newarab.com/news/ngo-slams-greek-shippers-over-deliveries-israel
Published: April 7, 2026 00:18
The group said between May 2024 and December 2025 at least 57 "covert crude oil shipments" took about 47 million barrels of oil from Turkey to Israel
WHO suspends Gaza ops after contract worker killed
https://www.newarab.com/news/who-suspends-gaza-ops-after-contract-worker-killed-0
Published: April 6, 2026 23:46
Israel has consistently violated the ceasefire that came into force on 10 October in the Gaza Strip, killing over 700 Palestinians
Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman op
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-threatens-jail-reporter-who-revealed-iran-airman-op
Published: April 6, 2026 23:20
After a US fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday, several media outlets reported that one of the two airmen onboard had been successfully recovered
IMF chief says Iran war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices
https://www.newarab.com/news/imf-chief-says-iran-war-means-all-roads-lead-higher-prices
Published: April 6, 2026 23:01
The Fund is expected to release a range of scenarios in its upcoming World Economic Outlook due on 14 April
Oil prices slip back as some ships pass Hormuz gauntlet
https://www.newarab.com/news/oil-prices-slip-back-some-ships-pass-hormuz-gauntlet
Published: April 6, 2026 21:51
Those dips came on comments by Turkey's transport minister that a third Turkish-owned ship had crossed the war-torn strait
Taiwan to ship oil from Saudi Red Sea ports
https://www.newarab.com/news/taiwan-ship-oil-saudi-red-sea-ports
Published: April 6, 2026 21:11
Taiwan relied on the Middle East for nearly 70 percent of its oil imports in 2025, with Saudi Arabia accounting for almost 29 percent
Iran says electricity system can handle potential US bombing
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-says-electricity-system-can-handle-potential-us-bombing
Published: April 6, 2026 17:02
Iranian officials say that the national electricity system will be able to stay operational if the US goes through with its threats to bomb power plants
Iran rejects ceasefire proposal, wants definitive end to war
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-rejects-ceasefire-proposal-wants-definitive-end-war
Published: April 6, 2026 16:52
Iran has rejected a proposed truce in its war with the United States and Israel, despite a stark threat by Trump to destroy its power plants and bridges
10 killed in Israeli shelling, militia clashes at Gaza camp
https://www.newarab.com/news/10-killed-israeli-shelling-militia-clashes-gaza-camp
Published: April 6, 2026 16:48
A firefight broke out after gunmen believed to be affiliated with an anti-Hamas group attempted to detain people at the al-Maghazi camp in Gaza
Ongoing turbulence: How the Iran war is upending global aviation
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/ongoing-turbulence-how-iran-war-upending-global-aviation
Published: April 6, 2026 16:46
With grounded fleets and soaring fuel and ticket prices, the Iran war is threatening to redraw the map of global aviation
Syria to issue law 'regulating' protests after anti-UAE demo
https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-issue-law-regulating-protests-after-anti-uae-demo
Published: April 6, 2026 16:40
Syria's interior ministry says it is working on a law to regulate demonstrations after pro-Palestine protesters stormed the UAE embassy
Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, widening divisions over Hezbollah
Published: April 6, 2026 16:34
An Israeli strike which killed an official from the anti-Hezbollah Lebanese Forces party has sharpened already deep divides over the Iran-backed group
80% of Syrians still suffering food insecurity
https://www.newarab.com/news/80-syrians-still-suffering-food-insecurity
Published: April 6, 2026 16:27
80% of people in war-ravaged Syria are suffering lack of access to adequate food, amid widespread poverty, according to the WFP
Iran top university struck as war cripples healthcare system
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-top-university-struck-war-cripples-healthcare-system
Published: April 6, 2026 15:42
The Sharif University of Technology was the latest high-profile institute in Iran to be attacked, while healthcare services are routinely targeted in the war.
US-Israel bet on minorities toppling Iran's regime is misguided
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/us-israel-bet-minorities-toppling-irans-regime-misguided
Published: April 6, 2026 15:34
By overestimating minorities’ role in regime change, the US-Israel strategy ignored Iran’s complex social realities and past lessons, argues Ghazi Dahman.
Iran wartime executions mount as another protester hanged
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-wartime-executions-mount-another-protester-hanged
Published: April 6, 2026 15:02
Iran on Monday hanged another man convicted in connection with nationwide protests in January, as executions mount against the backdrop of war
Will the Iran war usher in a new regional diplomatic order?
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/will-iran-war-usher-new-regional-diplomatic-order
Published: April 6, 2026 14:38
As Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt take the lead in mediating an end to the war, the geopolitics of Middle East diplomacy may be shifting
IAEA says strikes near Iran nuclear power plant 'must stop'
https://www.newarab.com/news/iaea-says-strikes-near-iran-nuclear-power-plant-must-stop
Published: April 6, 2026 14:18
The chief of the IAEA on Monday warned attacks near Iran's Bushehr atomic power plant "pose a very real danger to nuclear safety and must stop"
Dozens of people killed, injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/dozens-people-killed-injured-israeli-strikes-lebanon
Published: April 6, 2026 13:49
Israeli strikes hit Beirut and south Lebanon, killing dozens of people, while Hezbollah claimed retaliatory attacks on northern Israel
Israel says struck Iran's largest petrochemical facility
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-says-struck-irans-largest-petrochemical-facility
Published: April 6, 2026 13:34
Israel on Monday bombed Iran's largest petrochemical complex, with another attack shortly after on a second petrochemical facility
Israeli restrictions causes formula shortage for Gaza's newborns
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-restrictions-causes-formula-shortage-gazas-newborns
Published: April 6, 2026 13:19
Tens of thousands of infants rely on formula, so that any disruption can have severe health consequences.
South Korea to send ships to Saudi Red Sea port to avoid Hormuz
https://www.newarab.com/news/south-korea-send-ships-saudi-red-sea-port-avoid-hormuz
Published: April 6, 2026 12:34
South Korea will send five ships to the Saudi Arabian Red Sea port of Yanbu to help establish alternative oil supply routes to avoid the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian missile attack on Israel's Haifa kills four
https://www.newarab.com/news/iranian-missile-attack-israels-haifa-kills-four
Published: April 6, 2026 11:25
The Iranian missile attack on Sunday, carried out in retaliation for the continued Israeli assault on Iran, killed at least four people in Haifa.
UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
https://www.newarab.com/news/uae-says-use-hormuz-must-be-guaranteed-any-us-iran-deal
Published: April 6, 2026 11:19
The UAE says any US-Iran deal that fails to rein in Tehran’s nuclear programme and its missiles and drones would risk a more volatile Middle East
Iran warns of ‘more devastating’ response as strikes kill 34
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-warns-more-devastating-response-strikes-kill-34
Published: April 6, 2026 11:00
Tehran has vowed escalation if Trump goes ahead with his threat of hitting civilian infrastructure ahead of the apparent deadline on Tuesday.
Iraq urges customers to send oil loading plans after Hormuz exemption
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-urges-customers-send-oil-loading-plans-after-hormuz-exemption
Published: April 6, 2026 10:12
Iraq's state oil marketer has asked customers to submit crude oil lifting schedules within a day following reports of Iranian transit exemptions for Iraq
Intelligence head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed in strike
https://www.newarab.com/news/intelligence-head-irans-revolutionary-guards-killed-strike
Published: April 6, 2026 09:31
US-Israeli strikes have killed the head of intelligence in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC confirmed on Monday
Airstrikes kill more than 34 in Iran as Trump's deadline looms
https://www.newarab.com/news/airstrikes-kill-more-34-iran-trumps-deadline-looms
Published: April 6, 2026 08:12
Iran and the United States have reportedly received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Russia sends grain supplies to crisis-hit Egypt amid Iran war
https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-sends-grain-supplies-crisis-hit-egypt-amid-iran-war
Published: April 6, 2026 08:01
The war has disrupted essential supplies to Egypt, especially energy, with Gulf crude shipments, particularly from Kuwait.
Arab American Heritage Month in US begins amid war, racism
https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-american-heritage-month-us-begins-amid-war-racism
Published: April 6, 2026 07:29
National Arab American Heritage Month comes at a difficult time, for some making it all the more important to come together.
Students of US universities in Iraqi Kurdistan fearful and lost
https://www.newarab.com/news/students-us-universities-iraqi-kurdistan-fearful-and-lost
Published: April 6, 2026 07:05
Iran's warning that it might target American-linked universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan region has caused fear among students and staff.
Israel renews Lebanon strikes, forces Syria border crossing closed
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-renews-lebanon-strikes-forces-syria-border-crossing-closed
Published: April 6, 2026 01:48
The developments come after Israel said it would target the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, the main gateway between the two countries.
Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Published: April 5, 2026 23:42
The victims had sued under the Anti-Terrorism Act, which was signed into law in 1992 to open U.S. courts to victims of international terror attacks.
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-invokes-religious-rhetoric-praise-iran-rescue-drawing-criticism
Published: April 5, 2026 23:21
Trump's recent remarks have triggered criticism, with some accusing him of betraying Christian values and escalating war.
The EU’s shift to ICE-style deportations threatens human rights
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/eu-expands-migrant-deportation-powers
Published: April 5, 2026 21:59
The European Parliament’s move to expand deportation powers is rightly raising alarm over abuses and worsening conditions for migrants, argues Al Mehdi Mabrouk.
Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-internet-blackout-longest-nationwide-shutdown-record-netblocks
Published: April 5, 2026 21:39
NetBlocks says the internet shutdown exceeds all other comparable incidents in severity, after it entered its 37th consecutive day.
Hamas armed wing says disarmament calls are unacceptable
https://www.newarab.com/news/hamas-armed-wing-says-disarmament-calls-are-unacceptable
Published: April 5, 2026 21:17
A statement from Hamas said that the group refuses to disarm before Israel fully implements the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, and withdraws.
Migrants missing after Mediterranean capsize: NGOs
https://www.newarab.com/news/migrants-missing-after-mediterranean-capsize-ngos
Published: April 5, 2026 20:29
Two people died, and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left Libya on Saturday afternoon, NGO groups said.
Lebanon's Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanons-christians-mark-easter-solidarity-war-hit-south
Published: April 5, 2026 20:20
Lebanese Christians dedicated their prayers to the south of the country, as the region continues to be pummelled by Israel and scores displaced.
Israeli rescuers search for the missing after Iran attack
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-rescuers-search-missing-after-iran-attack
Published: April 5, 2026 19:38
The missile attack hit a seven-storey building and injured four people, a military statement said, as the joint US-Israel war on Iran rages on.
Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
https://www.newarab.com/news/senegal-morocco-friendship-put-test-africa-cup-nations-title-turmoil
Published: April 5, 2026 18:15
The AFCON trophy has become a point of contention after Senegal won it in mid-January, only to have it stripped from them and transferred to Morocco.
UK police arrest protesters near base used by US
https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-police-arrest-protesters-near-base-used-us
Published: April 5, 2026 17:50
Police accused seven people of supporting the banned group Palestine Action, after they had gathered to denounce the use of the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base.
Trump issues foul-mouthed threat to Iran after US airman rescued
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-issues-foul-mouthed-threat-iran-after-us-airman-rescued
Published: April 5, 2026 17:38
Trump levelled new threats at Iran, giving the country a deadline of Tuesday at 8:00 PM to comply with his orders, a move that triggered international scorn.
Lebanon: At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Easter Sunday
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-least-11-killed-israeli-strikes-easter-sunday
Published: April 5, 2026 17:02
Israel's aggression in Lebanon continued on Easter Sunday, killing at least 11 people in the south and the capital, Beirut.
If peaceful Gaza protest is criminal, what’s left of UK freedom?
https://www.newarab.com/node/6906059
Published: April 5, 2026 16:59
The conviction of UK civil society leaders Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham over peaceful protest for Gaza is a warning sign for us all, writes Yasmine Ahmed.
Iran’s internet blackout longest nationwide shutdown on record
https://www.newarab.com/news/irans-internet-blackout-longest-nationwide-shutdown-record
Published: April 5, 2026 16:55
Connectivity collapse enters its 37th day, with residents turning to risky illegal workarounds amid regional tensions
Israel's 'war on children' continues in Gaza despite 'ceasefire'
https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-war-children-continues-gaza-despite-ceasefire
Published: April 5, 2026 16:51
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics marked Palestinian Child Day by releasing statistics revealing the suffering of children in Gaza.
Search for journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq enters sixth day
https://www.newarab.com/news/search-journalist-shelly-kittleson-iraq-enters-sixth-day
Published: April 5, 2026 16:37
Despite Iraqi authorities stressing that the search for Shelly Kittleson remains underway, there has been no official update on the nature of the kidnapping.
Zelensky meets Syria's Sharaa in Damascus following Turkey visit
https://www.newarab.com/news/zelensky-meets-syrias-sharaa-damascus-following-turkey-visit
Published: April 5, 2026 16:32
Zelensky said he and Sharaa 'went over the circumstances of Russia's war against Ukraine' during their meeting in Damascus.
Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait Hormuz
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-threatens-hell-iran-over-strait-hormuz
Published: April 5, 2026 16:00
Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz isn't re-opened by Tuesday.
US commandos 'went deep' into Iran to rescue downed airman
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-commandos-went-deep-iran-rescue-downed-airman
Published: April 5, 2026 15:35
Iran, despite the US's claims, said the rescue operation in the mountains for the missing US airmen was 'foiled'.
Lebanon's Aoun calls for Israel talks, warns of social division
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanons-aoun-calls-israel-talks-warns-social-division
Published: April 5, 2026 14:41
Lebanon's president Aoun said talks with Israel were not a 'concession', and warned against decisive rhetoric amid social pressure caused by the refugee crisis
Eight Israelis held after assault on West Bank village of Qusra
https://www.newarab.com/news/eight-israelis-held-after-assault-west-bank-village-qusra
Published: April 5, 2026 14:37
The suspects, aged between 18 and 48, were arrested following an assault and arson of property in the West Bank village of Qusra.
Iran strikes Gulf petrochemical and desalination facilities
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-strikes-gulf-petrochemical-and-desalination-facilities
Published: April 5, 2026 14:11
Iran’s overnight attacks hit critical infrastructure in Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain, igniting fires and forcing shutdowns
Israeli restrictions spoil Easter for Palestinian Christians
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-restrictions-spoil-easter-palestinian-christians
Published: April 5, 2026 13:54
Palestinian Christians have marked Easter Sunday amid the closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem as well as shops in East Jerusalem
Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz: state media
https://www.newarab.com/news/oman-iran-hold-talks-strait-hormuz-state-media
Published: April 5, 2026 13:47
State media said 'possible options were discussed' between the Iran and Omani foreign ministries regarding 'smooth passages' through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli strike which killed four Gaza policemen tests ceasefire
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strike-which-killed-four-gaza-policemen-tests-ceasefire
Published: April 5, 2026 13:26
Israel has killed four Gaza policemen in its latest violation of the ceasefire signed in October 2025
'Choose peace': Pope Leo marks Easter under cloud of MidEast war
https://www.newarab.com/news/choose-peace-pope-leo-marks-easter-under-cloud-mideast-war
Published: April 5, 2026 13:10
In his first Easter blessing as Pope, Leo XIV used the address to wish for peace in the Middle East and to call out the ongoing war in the region.
Iran rejects Trump's threats, warns 'hell will open for you'
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-rejects-trumps-threats-warns-hell-will-open-you
Published: April 5, 2026 11:45
Iranian General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi labelled Trump's latest threats "stupid", telling him "hell will be open for you"
Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/indonesia-lays-rest-peacekeepers-killed-southern-lebanon
Published: April 5, 2026 11:33
The three Indonesian peacekeepers who were killed last week in southern Lebanon were laid to rest in their respective hometowns on Sunday.
NGOs warn Iran war is hindering relief from reaching millions
https://www.newarab.com/news/ngos-warn-iran-war-hindering-relief-reaching-millions
Published: April 5, 2026 11:06
The Iran war is prohibiting vital aid from reaching vulnerable people amid a global energy crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, NGOs say.
Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire breach
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strikes-kill-4-palestinians-gaza-ceasefire-breach
Published: April 5, 2026 10:59
An Israeli drone fired at a group of Palestinians killed at least four civilians in Gaza City's Darraj neighbourhood, while wounding others.
Israel army says it underestimated Hezbollah, Iran capabilities
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-army-says-it-underestimated-hezbollah-iran-capabilities
Published: April 5, 2026 10:38
An Israeli commander has admitted that the army underestimated Hezbollah’s military capabilities and that only a political settlement will end the Iran war
Trump confirms rescue of second US pilot as five Iranians killed
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-confirms-rescue-second-us-pilot-five-iranians-killed
Published: April 5, 2026 08:26
Trump has confirmed that a second US pilot had been rescued in Iran, with Iranian media reporting that five people had been killed in the operation
Small protests in Israel call for ending Iran war
https://www.newarab.com/news/small-protests-israel-call-ending-iran-war
Published: April 5, 2026 00:51
Hundreds of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand the government end its war against Iran.
US says it arrested relatives of slain Iran general Soleimani
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-says-it-arrested-relatives-slain-iran-general-soleimani
Published: April 4, 2026 22:17
Two daughters of Soleimani denied that the two women detained by US authorities were not relatives of the deceased Iranian commander.
Israel says will strike Lebanon-Syria border crossing
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-says-will-strike-lebanon-syria-border-crossing
Published: April 4, 2026 22:17
The Israeli military said on Saturday it would strike an area near the main crossing between Syria and Lebanon and urged residents to flee the area.
Trump orders blackout on Middle East satellite images
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-orders-blackout-middle-east-satellite-images
Published: April 4, 2026 20:10
Major US satellite company Planet Labs will stop publishing imagery from the Middle East following a request from the Trump administration.
Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands
https://www.newarab.com/news/explosion-hits-pro-israel-centre-netherlands
Published: April 4, 2026 20:10
No-one was reported injured in the blast which targeted a centre run by Christians for Israel in the town of Nijkerk.
Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 25
https://www.newarab.com/news/russian-strike-ukraine-market-kills-five-wounds-25
Published: April 4, 2026 20:10
The casualties came when a Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday.
Israeli forces destroy 17 UNIFIL cameras in south Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-destroy-17-unifil-cameras-south-lebanon
Published: April 4, 2026 18:34
Israeli forces are razing buildings to the ground in Naqoura, the southern Lebanon town that hosts UNIFIL's headquarters.
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