Activists attempt to deliver supplies to besieged Palestinian families
Activists attempted on Friday to deliver supplies to Palestinian families under an almost week-long siege by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
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· The National
Gaza starvation: Why Israel's supporters are misrepresenting Unicef study
Israel has consistently denied that it has used starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Atacan a 2 petroleros de Emiratos en el estrecho de Ormuz y otras noticias de Oriente Medio
Residuos de petróleo cerca de botes pesqueros en la isla de Qeshm, Irán, el 13 de agosto de 2026, en medio de los continuos ataques contra embarcaciones e infraestructura en y alrededor del estrecho de Ormuz. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA vía AP)
· The Associated Press
Israeli bombardments in southern Lebanon intensify
Israeli warplanes and drones have carried out repeated strikes on the wooded areas of Mansouri and Majdel Zoun in southern Lebanon, the national media agency NNA reports.
· Middleeasteye
Turkey urges Egypt to join its defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Turkey has urged Egypt to join a defence agreement it signed in Mecca last week with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
· AfricaNews
Oil up after US threatens Iran with 'indefinite' blockade and financial pain | The National
Oil prices were up on Friday as tensions continued to simmer in the Middle East after the US threatened Iran with an “indefinite” blockade and financial sanctions, reigniting supply worries.
· Alvin R Cabral
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
MOUNT TABOR, Israel — Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she walks to work near where another Catholic nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem's Old City — but she's now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for protection.
· The Manila Times
The secret Smotrich kept from his wife: Israel was going to war with Iran - interview
In January 2025, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voted against the hostage deal, called the prisoners it released murderers with blood on their hands, and then did the one thing nobody in his camp expected. He stayed.
· ZVIKA KLEIN, KESHET NEEV
As foreign elections shape Israel’s alliances, Jerusalem seeks to control the diplomatic whiplash
One could get whiplash watching governments dramatically change their policies toward Israel depending on who is voted into office.
· HERB KEINON
Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant
The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment with the Tel Aviv District Court against Hanan Yaakov, 18, and Osher Bayech, 18, both from Rehovot, accusing them of setting fire to a Japanika restaurant in Givatayim about a month ago.
· HODAYA RAN
'This is what occupation looks like': MK Cassif says IDF tried to prevent him from entering Kusra
IDF troops attempted to prevent Hadash-Ta'al MK Ofer Cassif from entering the West Bank village of Kusra, Cassif said on Friday, claiming the IDF was “allowing settlers to freely establish their outposts.”
· SHIR PERETS
2 UAE tankers hit by drone attacks while transiting Strait of Hormuz
Oil residue lines the shore near fishing boats on Qeshm Island, Iran, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, amid ongoing wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though the spill’s source has not been independently determined.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
· The Associated Press
Los cristianos de Israel se aferran a la fe y a los aliados ante el temor a más acoso
Una peregrina cristiana asiste a misa en la basílica de la Transfiguración, en el monte Tabor, en el norte de Israel, el 6 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Ariel Schalit)
· Giovanna Dell Orto
Syria and Iraq agree to form judicial committees to review ISIS prisoner cases | The National
Syria and Iraq have agreed to form judicial committees to oversee the cases of ISIS prisoners who were transferred from Syrian detention facilities to Iraqi prisons this year.
· The National
Israel shocked by pace of Iran’s military recovery – media
Israeli defense officials have been shocked by the rapid recovery of Iran’s military capabilities since the heavy bombardment by the US and Israel in the opening stages of the conflict, the Jerusalem Post has reported.
· RT
READ MORE: Israel shocked by pace of Iran’s military recovery – media
Israeli defense officials have been shocked by the rapid recovery of Iran’s military capabilities since the heavy bombardment by the US and Israel in the opening stages of the conflict, the Jerusalem Post has reported.
· RT
The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon
In his Beirut office, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah is going over his operating list for the weekend: 11 children in total, with life-altering injuries from Israel’s wars on Lebanon and Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
US vows to squeeze Iran’s economy to its limits | The National
President Donald Trump's administration is signalling the US is ready to push Iran’s economy to its limits, cementing a pivot to impose financial pressure and a naval blockade to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
"Skies Are Changing": Northrop Grumman Unveils Chain Gun To Defend Critical Infrastructure From Drone Swarm Attacks
Our view of the missing air-defense layer around data centers and other critical infrastructure emerged in late January, roughly one month before the US-Iran conflict, when we published "Explosion in AI Data Center Buildouts Will Demand Next-Gen Counter-Drone Security."
· Tyler Durden
Ben-Gurion Airport sees heavy congestion, mass delays amid struggle to handle baggage
Unusually heavy congestion was reported at Ben-Gurion Airport on Friday morning, with dozens of flights delayed due to the slow handling and loading of baggage.
· ZIV REINSTEIN
Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion
If you have not yet seen Defense Minister Israel Katz’s “boom, boom, boom” primaries video, you should.
· YAAKOV KATZ
Tijjani Reijnders set to complete move to Saudi Pro League | The National
Tijjani Reijnders looks set to become the next major signing in the Saudi Pro League, with the Manchester City midfielder on the brink of completing a move to Al Qadsiah.
· Steve Luckings
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CNBC Daily Open: Washington tightens squeeze on the Iranian economy
Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Anniek Bao
Emirates to resume Bahrain flights but Kuwait services remain suspended | The National
Emirates is set to resume flights between Dubai and Bahrain from Saturday, August 15, after weeks of cancellations owing to regional tensions.
· David Tusing
China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs
China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification.
· REUTERS
Israel carries out large series of explosions, artillery shelling in south Lebanon
The Israeli army continued to launch several attacks across south Lebanon, which included the dropping of bombs and artillery shelling.
· Middleeasteye
‘They’re all catastrophic’: The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon
In his Beirut office, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah is going over his operating list for the weekend: 11 children in total, with life-altering injuries from Israel’s wars on Lebanon and Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Katz orders IDF to prepare to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police after Kusra chaos
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that he had instructed the IDF to prepare a plan to transfer all civilian enforcement authority for Israeli communities and residents in the West Bank to the Israel Police, as part of a broader effort to redefine the military's role in the territory.
· SHIR PERETS
Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control
Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell below the month average towards the end of the week due to volatile sentiment between the United States and Iran, with both countries making competing claims over its control.
· REUTERS
IDF to probe soldiers' conduct in Kusra, investigate time taken to evacuate extremists - report
The IDF will conduct a probe into the events that occurred in the West Bank village of Kusra over the past week, and the findings will be presented to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, N12 reported on Friday.
· SHIR PERETS
JD Vance says low energy prices for Americans top priority amid US war on Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said that keeping oil and gas prices low for Americans is now Washington's top priority in its war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Centcom denies reports of soldiers dying onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
The US Central Command (Centcom) has rejected reports surrounding the death of soldiers onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its deployment to the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
AD Ports Group Q2 profit surges on boost from trade through Hormuz alternatives | The National
Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group reported an 86 per cent annual rise in its second quarter net profit as the company managed to diversify its trade routes away from the Strait of Hormuz that remains chocked amid the Iran war.
· Aarti Nagraj
Israel's Christians fear rising harassment after nun attack and spitting incidents
A Christian pilgrim attends a Mass in the Basilica of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, northern Israel, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
· Giovanna Dell Orto
Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to take "radical steps" if the United States does not pressure Israel to comply with the Gaza peace deal.
· Middleeasteye
Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the race for the first time since 2017 as the Bahrain leg was cancelled due to the Iran war
· Ushar Daniele
Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the race for the first time since 2017 as the Bahrain leg was cancelled due to the Iran war
· Ushar Daniele
Diesel, gasoline prices to go up next week
MANILA, Philippines — Pump prices are expected to increase next week due to developments in the Middle East conflict, a local industry source said on Friday.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Iraq rejects sovereignty violations during security talks in Riyadh
Director of the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has affirmed Baghdad's rejection of any infringement of its sovereignty during high-level security talks with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.
· Middleeasteye
Israelis immigrate abroad to find quiet away from constant war and political uncertainty
When Iris Meiri-Snir moved from Israel to northern Italy last month, she gave up a job she loved, proximity to her children and grandchildren, and the social and professional ties she had built over a lifetime.
· DEBORAH DAHAN/JTA
Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats as Likud drops behind Eisenkot's Yashar once more - poll
As the Likud continues its internal struggles ahead of the party's primaries and ongoing clashes in the West Bank, the coalition bloc lost one seat this week and now stands at just 48 Knesset seats, according to a Maariv poll published on Friday.
· MOSHE COHEN
How a major oil slick started washing up on Iran's beaches
A screenshot from a video showing an oil slick in the water by a beach, with three men in overalls working to clean up the oil
· Bbcnews
Turkey's foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of aiming to expel all Palestinians from Gaza, adding that there must be immediate action to pressure Netanyahu to comply with international demands.
· Middleeasteye
Al Ahli Saudi begin post-Jaissle era with victory in Saudi Pro League opener | The National
Al Ahli Saudi began the post-Matthias Jaissle era with a hard-fought victory over Diriyah to get their Saudi Pro League campaign up and running.
· Steve Luckings
US shifts Iran war goal, says cheaper oil for Americans is top priority
In a bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened to subject Tehran to unprecedented economic sanctions
· Agence France-Presse
US shifts Iran war goal, says cheaper oil for Americans is top priority
In a bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened to subject Tehran to unprecedented economic sanctions
· Agence France-Presse