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center82d ago

Watch: Netanyahu says Israel 'rejects' Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a Gaza plan hailed by US President Donald Trump, vowing no military withdrawal until Hamas "genuinely" disarms. "Israel rejects the 15-point document," Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting.

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left82d ago

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed in Russia, an increase from previous estimates, and called on South Korea to provide air defense support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian strikes in Kharkiv killed two and injured 13, while Ukrainian drones struck targets in Russia's Belgorod and Novorossiysk regions.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Opinion: Why the Mecca Agreement is a necessary show of force

It will be three years in October since Israel started its genocide in Gaza, a war crime it has repeated in the Occupied West Bank, South Lebanon, and Iran. For much of that time, Turkey and the Arab world held up their hands in horror but did nothing.

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center81d ago

Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department

The US State Department revoked over 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under the Trump administration, citing criminal activity, visa violations, and national security threats. These revocations are part of a broad immigration crackdown that continues to strip travel privileges from individuals deemed to abuse their visa status or endanger Americans.

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Middle East Eye

center82d ago

Why the Mecca Agreement is a necessary show of force

Submitted by David Hearst on Mon, 08/10/2026 - 09:09 American weakness has prompted this reshaping of the Middle East order, with the three biggest regional powers choosing to break the cycle of colonial domination by Israel Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 7 August 2026 (Reuters) On It will be three years in October since Israel started its g

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center82d ago

Zionism has warped the lexicon, so words are now convenient weapons

Submitted by Marchella Ward on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 16:28 Pro-Israel groups have altered the meanings of 'intifada' and 'Palestine', enabling genocide and criminalising those who oppose it A police officer detains a Palestine Action supporter during a Defend Our Juries protest outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on 30 July 2026 (SOPA Images via Reuters Connect) Off It is early on a Sunday morning, and you are awoken by armed police officers banging on your door. They hand you a letter:

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center82d ago

UK couple detained in Iran ends hunger strike

A British couple detained in Iran accused of spying have ended their latest months-long hunger strikes protesting their treatment in prison, their family said Monday. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both aged in their early 50s, were seized in January 2025 as they passed through Iran while on a round-the-world motorbike trip.

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center82d ago

Iran says it is not concerned by new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement'

Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, said on Monday that Tehran saw no reason to be concerned that a new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia is directed against Iran. Baghaei said the pact showed a "change in perception" towards US, as well as a shift in regional countries' approach to security, with greater reliance on their own capabilities rather than outside powers.

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right82d ago

After months out of public view, Iran releases undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency released an undated, brief video appearing to show Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei speaking with a group of men, the first public footage of him in months. The release follows conflicting accounts from President Pezeshkian regarding his access to Khamenei and aims to counter speculation about the leader's health following the assassination of his father.

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left82d ago

It’s not just the Odyssey effect: poetry is booming because it’s the only language for these times of violence and chaos | Charlotte Higgins

Poetry sales are reportedly booming, driven by adaptations like 'The Odyssey' and contemporary writers, indicating a public need for expression beyond everyday language. The article argues that poetry becomes more vital during times of violence and chaos, citing examples from Ukraine and Gaza where poets grapple with catastrophe and meaning collapse.

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Middle East Eye

center82d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: Israel will not have to withdraw its forces from Gaza until Palestinian groups surrender their weapons under the Board of Peace’s plan, its senior envoy has said contradicting his earlier position stating that it did. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Nickolay Mladenov said any withdrawal would follow the verified decommissioning of weapons.

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left82d ago

Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

In July, Andy Burnham told the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, that Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ on Gaza. He apologised for the party’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire, but stopped short of describing what was happening on the ground as genocide.

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center82d ago

Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms

Donald Trump named Will Scharf as his White House counsel, replacing David Warrington on September 1, ahead of the November midterm elections. Scharf, who previously served as White House Staff Secretary and worked on Trump's legal defense, will advise on legal and constitutional issues during a period of anticipated congressional investigations.

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center82d ago

Netanyahu, at odds with Trump, rejects Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point roadmap for Gaza on Sunday, stating Israeli troops would not withdraw until Hamas was fully disarmed. The plan, agreed to by Hamas in late July, calls for Israeli troop withdrawal as Hamas surrenders its weapons, with an International Stabilization Force to secure the territory.

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center82d ago

Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point roadmap for Gaza on Sunday, stating Israeli troops would not withdraw until Hamas was fully disarmed. The plan, agreed to by Hamas in July, calls for Israeli troop withdrawal as Hamas surrenders its weapons, with an International Stabilization Force to follow, but Netanyahu faces pressure from far-right members of his government ahead of upcoming elections.

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center82d ago

Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate documented 108 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinian journalists in the occupied West Bank during July. These violations, including detentions, beatings, and equipment confiscation, contribute to a record number of over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right82d ago

Khamenei appoints IRGC founding leaders Rezaee, Zolghadr to senior political positions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed two founding IRGC leaders to senior political roles on Sunday. Mohsen Rezaee, former IRGC commander, was named Khamenei's representative on the Supreme National Security Council, while Mohammed Bagher Zolghadr, a former IRGC deputy chief, was appointed as Khamenei's political advisor.

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center82d ago

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza, stating Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the plan, contingent on an Israeli withdrawal and cessation of hostilities, signaling a continued impasse despite mediation efforts.

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Middle East Eye

center82d ago

Board of Peace envoy says Israel not required to withdraw from Gaza

Israel will not have to withdraw its forces from Gaza until Palestinian groups surrender their weapons under the Board of Peace’s plan, its senior envoy has said contradicting his earlier position stating that it did. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Nikolay Mladenov said any withdrawal would follow the verified decommissioning of weapons.

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center82d ago

Israeli general says Gaza should remain ‘destroyed for generations’

Retired Major General Giora Eiland stated on Israeli radio that Gaza should remain destroyed for generations, arguing that Palestinian despair and destruction serve Israeli interests. Eiland also advocated for Israel to retain a significant security buffer zone within Gaza, comparing the current conflict to Germany's post-WWII territorial losses.

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