Guterres arrives in Syria for first visit by a UN chief in 17 years | The National
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday to begin the first visit to Syria by a leader of the world body in 17 years.
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Israel is pushing ahead with its military crackdown across the occupied West Bank, arresting dozens following a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Crysencio Summerville moves to Saudi Pro League after signing four-year deal with Al Hilal | The National
Dutch midfielder Crysencio Summerville has completed his move from West Ham United to the Saudi Pro League, signing a four-year deal with Al Hilal.
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Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' for massive strikes on Iran
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Ed Husic accuses senior Labor figures of smothering Palestine debate
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Israel launches large-scale raid on West Bank village after day of deadly violence | The National
Israeli forces on Saturday carried out a large-scale raid in a village near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 80 Palestinians a day after two Israelis and four Palestinians were killed.
· The National
A Marxist revolutionary fought Iran's shah, now his son backs the crown prince
Mazyar Maximilien Jazani was six months old when his father was arrested by the SAVAK, the shah’s security services, seven when his father was killed in custody, and 13 when the Islamic Republic’s pursuit of his mother forced the family to flee Iran.
· ALEX WINSTON
Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported
An air defense system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu, Greek security sources told Reuters.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Kuwait signs $16bn oil pipeline lease deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR | The National
Kuwait Petroleum Company has signed a $16 billion leasing agreement with a consortium of investment firms for its crude pipelines, as the Gulf nation seeks to boost its capital sources amid strikes by Iran.
· Alvin R Cabral
Takaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday reiterated that enough crude oil supplies have been secured in the country for the time being.
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Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has landed in Syria, marking the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’, vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks
A 13th night of strikes post-ceasefire triggers counter-attacks across the Gulf, with crude spiking as Hormuz shipping grinds to a near-halt
· Reuters
Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’, vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks
A 13th night of strikes post-ceasefire triggers counter-attacks across the Gulf, with crude spiking as Hormuz shipping grinds to a near-halt
· Reuters
No US strikes reported on Iran, after 13 consecutive nights of attacks | The National
The US did not report the launch of any strikes on Iran on Saturday, after carrying out attacks for 13 consecutive nights.
· Nada AlTaher
Former Labor senator Nova Peris accused of ‘amplifying’ anti-Muslim social media posts
Olympian and Labor Friends of Israel patron shared posts about Palestinians that were ‘dehumanising’, Muslim advocacy group alleges
· Cait Kelly, Adeshola Ore
Husic lashes Labor culture after push for Gaza debate fails
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· Clare Armstrong
UN chief arrives in Syria, likely to back post-Assad transition
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday on the first visit by a chief of the global body since before the country's civil war erupted, state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Pakistan’s only choice is active neutrality in US-Iran war
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· Mansoor Qaisar
Report: Overnight Israeli raids leave two Palestinians injured
Overnight Israeli military and settler raids have left a Palestinian teenager and an elderly man injured by gunfire in Bethlehem and Nablus, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war
In sea pools built with sandbags and rubble, Amjed Tantesh gives traumatised children brief respite from their daily lives
· Seham Tantesh, Emma Graham Harrison
Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
There have been protests in recent days in support of the Houthi-imposed naval blockade in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a
· Bbcnews
Three alerts later, Saudi authorities say Yanbu 'danger passed'
Saudi Arabia's Directorate of Civil Defense said the danger in Yanbu Governorate had passed, minutes after issuing its third alert for the province in the past few hours.
· Middleeasteye
Young Saudi Prince died after ingesting lethal cocktail of drugs in London hotel, inquest hears
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· Daniel Cody
‘Show must go on’, Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping
· Mark Magnier
Houthis claim missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis have claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan, the group's Ansarollah media posted on Telegram, according to AFP.
· Middleeasteye
‘All about Ed’: Labor MP’s Gaza motion shut down as party powerbrokers step in
Rebel MP Ed Husic says Labor’s determination to avoid public policy stoushes will push voters to One Nation, after the party killed off his attempt to force debate about the conflict in Gaza.
· Paul Sakkal, Natassia Chrysanthos
Trump says Jewish Senator Chuck Schumer 'turned Palestinian' amid remarks at correspondents' dinner
US President Donald Trump said US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has "turned Palestinian," amid remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday.
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Trump says Iran ‘talking to us right now’ but can’t have nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump said that the Iranians are in talks with the United States, and that he is willing to listen, but emphasised that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
· Middleeasteye
Unesco adds West Bank site to endangered list despite Israeli objections
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has added the archaeological site of Sebastia in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger.
· Middleeasteye
Over 200 kilograms of drugs seized during police raid on Hod Hasharon plant nursery
Over 200 kilograms of drugs were discovered hidden in a plant nursery in Hod Hasharon on Tuesday after an undercover operation carried out by the Kfar Saba Police’s Special Crime Unit exposed a large-scale drug trafficking network.
· HODAYA RAN
Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism
On Standby has taken off, so to speak, showing on Yes TV Drama and Yes VOD, and it tells the story of Sagit (Gitit Fisher), a depressed security officer at the airport who feels stuck in every aspect of her life, and what happens to her when everything begins to change.
· HANNAH BROWN
Former consul warns US-Saudi nuclear deal may lead to arms race, Trump caught in 'escalation trap'
Yaki Dayan, the former Israeli consul in Los Angeles, warned that the US-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement could spark a regional arms race and argued that US President Donald Trump is trapped in an escalating confrontation with Iran with no clear exit strategy during an interview with 103FM on Thursday.
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Four people, nine entities tied to Iran financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals and nine entities tied to an Iranian financial evasion network on Friday, according to a press release on the department's website.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump's Air Force One swap in Turkey caused by Iran-backed terrorist proxy threat - report
Threats from Iran-backed terrorist proxies are behind US President Donald Trump’s decision to switch aircraft as he departed from a NATO summit in Turkey earlier in July, rather than flying home in the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One he arrived in, according to The New York Times on Friday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia
UNITED NATIONS — UN human rights chief Volker Türk won a second term Friday despite opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel to keep him in one of the most controversial United Nations posts for four more years.
· Associated Press
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
IRBIL, Iraq — The US military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran's ports, while the Islamic Republic targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf.
· Associated Press
Former HRW chief says ICC Israel cases will proceed despite Khan row
Kenneth Roth, the former executive director of Human Rights Watch, has said that the International Criminal Court's cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant should proceed despite sexual misconduct allegations against ICC prosecutor Karim Khan.
· Middleeasteye
UAE school leaders optimistic for new academic year after Iran war disruption | The National
UAE school leaders are looking ahead to the new academic year with confidence as they work to hit teacher enrolment targets and welcome back pupils who left the country at the height of the Iran war.
· Katy Gillett
Ed Husic-led push for Labor recognise Gaza genocide claims set to fail, preventing public stoush
Party expected to outline changes to stance on Israel and Palestine on the final day of its national conference
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemeni port (VIDEO)
The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
· RT
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The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
· RT
Report: Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian-owned land in Nablus
Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian-owned land near the Shavei Shomron settlement, northwest of Nablus, Drop Site reported.
· Middleeasteye
Centcom says tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade 'disabled'
The US military has said it had fired on and disabled a tanker ship that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
· Middleeasteye
HRW: Ben-Gvir’s crocodile-filled moat plan ‘cartoonishly cruel’
Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's plan for a crocodile-filled moat to guard a facility holding Palestinian detainees is cartoonishly cruel, Human Rights Watch has said.
· Middleeasteye
UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition
Volkur Turk, the outspoken United Nations human rights chief who has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza and across the wider region, has won a vote to serve a second term in his role.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump swapped planes over assassination fears – NYT
US President Donald Trump abruptly switched planes after leaving a NATO summit in Türkiye this month following reports of a supposed Iranian plot to kill him, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· RT