Israel 'fallen short' of UK military standards in Gaza war, New UK Def. Sec. alleges
Israel has “fallen short” of the UK’s military standards during its war in Gaza, new British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Wednesday.
· MATHILDA HELLER
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
The conflict in Yemen has entered a new chapter with a declaration by the Houthis that they are imposing a maritime siege on all shipping to Saudi Arabia.
· Ahmed al-Shalafi
US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown
Four Republicans in the United States House of Representatives have again joined Democrats in voting to constrain President Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran to keep striking if still attacked
TEHRAN — Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the war in the Middle East spreads to new fronts with Tehran’s Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
· Agence France-Presse
Fake corpses of Barron, Ivanka, and Melania shown in latest sick Iran billboard: ‘Get ready to die’
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· Anthony Blair
US sets nuke deal with Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — The United States plans to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that would give the country a civilian nuclear program, according to media reports, amid renewed fighting between the Gulf oil giant and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
· Agence France-Presse
US House of Representatives votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Republican-led US House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt the US war on Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress.
· Middleeasteye
'Bigger than ever before': Trump seriously considering new operation against Iran - report
US President Donald Trump is close to making a decision on whether to launch a new major combat operation against Iran, the president told Axios on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces as West Bank fields set ablaze
Israeli forces have shot dead two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank, after they attempted to extinguish fires on Palestinian farmland started by Israeli settlers, according to local reports.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Cámara de EEUU vuelve a votar en contra de la guerra en Irán
El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes Mike Johnson en el Congreso en Washington, el 22 de julio del 2026. (AP foto/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
Guatemala will recognize Jerusalem’s City of David and the heritage uncovered at the archaeological site as part of its national inheritance and foundational ideals during a ceremony on Friday morning, the City of David Foundation announced.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rights groups sue France over inaction on financial ties to illegal Israeli settlements
Five human rights groups are suing the French government in the country’s highest administrative court for not acting to prevent domestic companies from participating in financial activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).
· Middleeasteye
Walrus makes history becoming first calf to be born in Middle East
She’s the star of the moment at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Two-month-old Kaya has made history, becoming the first walrus to be born in the Middle East or North Africa.
· AfricaNews
Many Christian Arabs proud to be part of Israeli society, ambassador to Christian World says
Israeli society is one in which Arab Christians have a combination of “freedom, opportunity, and belonging,” which is why many of them “are proud to be Israeli,” Israel’s ambassador to the Christian World, George Deek, told The Jerusalem Post.
· SAM HALPERN
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers, and missile and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.
· REUTERS
Former IDF soldier used foreign passport to enter Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, indictment says
An Israeli man who served in the IDF and also holds Romanian citizenship renewed his foreign passport, bought a new phone and SIM card, and traveled through Iraq, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia, countries Israelis are barred by law from entering without special permission, according to an indictment whose publication was c…
· HODAYA RAN
Mossad foils Iranian plot to infiltrate terror cell into Israel, target senior officials
The Mossad foiled an attempt by the Iranian Intelligence Ministry to infiltrate an operational terror cell into Israel, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rights groups sue France over inaction on financial ties to illegal Israeli settlements
Five human rights groups are suing the French government in the country’s highest administrative court for not acting to prevent domestic companies from participating in financial activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).
· Middleeasteye
How Israel's dream of being the Middle East's trade hub is unravelling
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has died at its Israeli end. Gulf states and their allies are now racing to build rival lines.
· Middleeasteye
Seth Meyers on Trump’s approval ratings: ‘Worse than Bush during the Iraq war’
Late-night host discussed Trump’s claims of a rigged 2020 election, push for voting changes and new Canadian tariffs
· Guardian staff
"Closing Time" On The AI Bubble Is Sooner Than Most Think; Ed Dowd Warns Iran War Brings Global Recession Closer
Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
· Tyler Durden
Iran attempted to smuggle operational cell into Israel to assassinate officials, Mossad says
Mossad announced that it thwarted an Iranian attempt to smuggle an operational cell into Israel to assassinate senior Israeli officials, Israeli media reports.
· Middleeasteye
House passes Iran war powers resolution as four Republicans join Dems to rebuke Trump
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· Ryan King
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom joining Abraham Accords
United States President Donald Trump has said that a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia is “totally subject” to the kingdom normalising relations with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords.
· Joseph Stepansky
UAE banks report strong financial results despite Iran war uncertainty | The National
UAE lenders reported strong second-quarter financial results on Thursday as the country’s economy remained resilient despite uncertainties driven by the Iran war.
· Fareed Rahman
Iran sent commanders and equipment to Houthis this month, Reuters reports
Iran sent Revolutionary Guard commanders, missile-related equipment to Yemen's Houthis this month, four sources say.
· Middleeasteye
Saudis must join Abraham Accords to ensure nuclear deal, Trump says
Critics of the pact had said that allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program stripped away a key incentive for the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel.
· Emilio Perez Ibarguen
US House votes to end war in Iran, dealing Trump another loss
It is the second time lawmakers have voted to halt the nearly five-month-long conflict.
· Connor O'Brien
Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site
· Emma Graham Harrison
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves without taking any questions from reporters after finishing a series of votes on President Donald Trump’s priorities, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
‘Weaponization of cultural heritage’: Israel accuses PA of exploiting UNESCO in bid for Sebastia
The Palestinian Authority has increased lobbying to have the historic archaeological site of Sebastia recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ahead of a debate in South Korea later this month, a move that the Foreign Ministry claimed on Wednesday is politically motivated and posed a threat to the ancient ruins.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Iraqi PM Zaidi's meeting in Iran tests delicate balance between Washington and Tehran - analysis
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Iran on Thursday to meet with Iranian officials. This is significant because it comes two weeks after the Iraqi leader met with US President Donald Trump. Zaidi is the new, young leader of Iraq, and Washington has hopes that he can finally rein in the Iranian-backed mili…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrives in Iran to meet with President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Iran on Thursday to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and is expected to focus on regional security issues, trade, and energy supplies, according to Iraqi media.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Manila, on the margins of a summit of Southeast Asian nations, Moscow’s war on Ukraine was officially the top agenda item.
· Edna Mohamed
Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
IRAN — Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait.
· Associated Press
Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 12:16am
Trump Throws Abraham Accords Monkey Wrench Into Saudi Nuclear Deal At 11th Hour
President Trump has suddenly pulled back the reins on the Saudi nuclear deal, which is likely being felt as a major shock in Riyadh, given that the deal was already signed Wednesday by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
· Tyler Durden
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies.
· Bbcnews
Trump wants ‘a head for an eye’ in Iran — not ‘eye for an eye,’ Rubio says
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· Steven Nelson
Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Saudi vessel
The Qatari foreign ministry has released a statement denouncing the Houthi attack on a Saudi Arabian vessel in the Red Sea.
· Middleeasteye
Oil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalates
Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifies
· Joanna Partridge
Houthis escalate threats against Saudi Arabia, raising risks to Red Sea shipping - analysis
The Iranian-backed Houthis have escalated their threats and attacks on Saudi Arabia throughout July, parallel to growing US-Iran tensions.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says
Iran is refraining from striking Israel partially due to fears of Hezbollah's collapse in Lebanon if fighting resumes with Israel, according to retired military Lt.-Col. (res.) Or Horowitz, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) and former head of the military intelligence Hezbollah desk.
· 103FM
When 'genocide' is no longer enough: Why the Palestinians are pushing 'wholocide' - analysis
Last week, the Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights called for the adoption of a new word - Wholocide - to describe Israel's actions against Palestinians. The Committee argued that Israel's actions are so extreme that the word 'genocide' is no longer strong enough.
· MATHILDA HELLER
IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours
IDF soldiers killed a terrorist after he attempted to carry out stabbing attack in the Ganim area of the West Bank, the military said on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump warns Iran, Houthis will face 'major military punishment' if Houthis attack ships
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Iran and the Iran-aligned Houthi militia will face "major military punishment" if the Houthis fire at ships in the Red Sea again.
· Song Sang-ho
Oil hits $100 for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea | The National
Oil prices topped the $100 per barrel mark on Thursday after Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, , worsening oil supply disruption and widening the regional conflict that threatens global trade and energy supply across markets.
· Sarmad Khan
Productores de petróleo de Oriente Medio aceleran planes para evitar el estrecho de Ormuz
Dos hombres caminan en las aguas del estrecho de Ormuz con barcos fondeados más lejos, cerca de Bandar Abbas, Irán, el domingo 12 de julio de 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)
· David Mchugh
Traders see September rate hike as European Central Bank mulls energy price spike
The European Central Bank voted on Thursday to leave its main interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, in a move that fell broadly in line with market expectations.
· Hugh Leask, Joseph Wilkins
Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared'
Senior lawyers and legal figures in the UK have warned that the prosecution for contempt of court of a leading human rights barrister who represented Palestine Action activists is having a chilling effect across the bar.
· Middleeasteye