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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran says Khamenei commemoration drew delegates from 70 countries
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said representatives from more than 70 countries attended commemorations for the country’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
· Middleeasteye
Watch: Lyse Doucet in Tehran as huge funeral for Iran's former supreme leader takes place
Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran for the first day of funeral ceremonies for the country's former supreme leader.
Putin and Trump hold phone call – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call, during which they discussed the Ukraine conflict, the situation around Iran, and the prospects for restoring bilateral ties, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said.
· RT
Iran’s funeral diplomacy: The Quran verses that ranked allies, rivals and sent Saudi Arabia a message
When the Saudi delegation stepped forward to pay respects at the coffin of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, the Quran recitation that followed did not go unnoticed.
· Middleeasteye
Mourners demand ‘revenge’ for slain Iranian leader (VIDEOS)
A week-long funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun in Iran, with thousands of mourners urging the country’s authorities to exact revenge on the US and Israel for his killing.
· RT
Trump says Netanyahu ‘knows who the boss is’ ahead of planned White House meeting
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· David Spector
Turkey's Erdogan is waging war on the West and Israel - NATO must not ignore it - opinion
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to host NATO leaders in Ankara next week. Unbelievably, American and European leaders are revving up their engines to coddle, cradle, and embrace this radical, antisemitic, viciously anti-Western and anti-Israeli dictator.
· DAVID M. WEINBERG
Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the United States to stand by Beirut following a landmark agreement between Lebanon and Israel, mediated by Washington.
· Edna Mohamed
Iranian security bars ‘probably gay’ disfigured supreme leader from his father’s funeral — fearing Israel would strike again
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· Gabrielle Fahmy
'Gave Iran Week Off Because We're Nice': Trump References Ayatollah Funeral In Rushmore Speech
On Friday President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore to kick off the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, and in it he confirmed that everything regarding Iran - whether on the military or diplomatic fronts - have been paused to allow for the Islamic Republic to bury its late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
· Tyler Durden
HRF claims Ben-Gvir canceled UN police summit visit over legal complaints
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will reportedly not attend a UN police chiefs conference in New York this week, though the Hind Rajab Foundation alleged on Saturday that his visit had been canceled amid legal pressure.
· YOAV ETIEL
Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week
United States President Donald Trump has hinted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could travel to the White House as soon as next week, in what would be his first visit since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Turkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be able to ‘dynamite’ US-Iran deal
Turkiye’s President Tayyip Erdogan has said that peace efforts in the Middle East could not succeed without regional backing, adding that Israel must not be allowed to “dynamite” the United States-Iran deal.
· Al Jazeera
Teenager killed in Haifa marks 150th person murdered by violence in Arab sector in 2026
A 17-year-old child became the 150th person murdered in Israel's Arab community in 2026 after he was shot in Haifa, Rambam Hospital announced on Saturday.
· YOAV ETIEL
Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is,' as leaders discuss possible White House visit
US President Donald Trump told Axios on Saturday that he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but that Netanyahu "knows who the boss is."
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says
Elbit Systems is expanding its production and development capabilities in Israel and abroad, company president and CEO Bezalel Machlis said on Monday, adding that the company plans to hire 2,000 new workers worldwide by the end of the year.
· UDI ETZION
How a Torah scroll escaped Nazi Germany and found a home on Israel's Gaza border
How wonderful to read the numerous press stories featuring the residents of the Gaza border kibbutzim celebrating their first Shavuot together at home since October 7, 2023.
· HOWIE KAHN
At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
At least 16 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks or recovered from beneath rubble over the past 48 hours in Gaza, according to health officials.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Massive crowds gather for Khamenei funeral rites
TEHRAN — Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration
Tehran, Iran – Large-scale public commemorations for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have commenced in the capital, with authorities promoting a message of continuity for the Islamic Republic and vengeance for his killing.
· Maziar Motamedi
Trump says Iran gets ‘week off’ for lengthy Khamenei funeral: ‘Isn’t that nice’
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· Gabrielle Fahmy
Likud's Yuli Edelstein leaves party after two decades, reportedly will start new right-wing party
MK Yuli Edelstein announced that he is leaving Likud in a Friday press conference.
· AVI SOLOMON
Erdogan: 'Israel must not be allowed to spread smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the current government of Israel "must not be allowed to spread the smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again," during a Saturday meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
'Massive surrender to Iran': Former Israeli ambassador to US Danny Ayalon admonishes US-Iran MoU
Danny Ayalon, a former deputy foreign minister and Israel's former ambassador to the US, laid out his view of Israel's standing in the US, calling the current deal between the US and Iran a "massive surrender" to the regime, during a Thursday interview with 103FM.
· 103FM
Ships Abruptly U-Turn Near Hormuz As Some Shift To Iran-Approved Routes
The reopening of the Hormuz chokepoint has proceeded relatively smoothly for weeks, but an overnight development shows that the process remains fragile. At least eight ships attempting to exit the Persian Gulf abruptly reversed course near the critical waterway.
· Tyler Durden
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
· Michelle Chapman
Iran begins six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei
Massive crowds of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday as the country began six days of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed on the opening day of the US-Israel war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon’s president urges US solidarity as Israeli troops occupy south
Hezbollah has rejected a US-backed framework deal, which does not set a timetable for an Israeli withdrawal
· Agence France-Presse
Lebanon’s president urges US solidarity as Israeli troops occupy south
Hezbollah has rejected a US-backed framework deal, which does not set a timetable for an Israeli withdrawal
· Agence France-Presse
Lessons from Yitzhak Shamir: What Israel should look for in its next prime minister - opinion
As parties gear up for the election in autumn – or possibly sooner, in the unlikely event our government chooses not to give way to its extremist elements – the definition of what makes a good leader becomes of paramount significance.
· BRENDA KATTEN
A political jungle: What international media will get wrong about Israel's 2026 election - opinion
A traditional African safari has its “Big Five” of iconic animals to see and photograph, ideally with your kids smiling in the background: Elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, and buffalo.
· GIL HOFFMAN
Palestinian family says settlers annexed unfinished West Bank home
Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the West Bank, where his recently engaged son was meant to start married life. Instead, before construction was complete, a group of settlers seized the property.
· REUTERS
Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team’s victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians.
· Samy Magdy
Iraqi PM faces backlash from political parties over his bold anti-corruption drive | The National
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi is facing mounting objections from major Shiite political parties over his anti-corruption campaign, sources have told The National.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Syria begins public trials over deadly 2025 violence in Sweida | The National
Public trials are under way in Syria for cases related to last year’s deadly violence in the southern Sweida province, the scene of some of the worst clashes in the country since the downfall of Bashar Al Assad's regime in 2024.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Lefty California teacher who married Gaza man to give him US citizenship should ‘expect to be prosecuted’: Feds
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· David Spector
In photos: Egypt fever sweeps Gaza as World Cup draws crowds
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup captivates fans around the world, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip are gathering to watch the tournament despite the territory's ongoing humanitarian crisis.
· Middleeasteye
Muslim group that hawked Hamas and other terror trinkets scores $85K taxpayer handout via NYC Council
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· Rich Calder
Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us
Someone in the Jerusalem Design Week team has evidently done their homework on current seasonal sporting goings on and came up with a catchy moniker for this year’s edition of the event – Match Point.
· BARRY DAVIS
‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition
The word “autism” is derived from the Greek word “autós,” meaning “self,” and a lack of interest in others is considered to be a core deficit of those on the autism spectrum.
· HANNAH BROWN
Iran hosts Khamenei funeral at mosque complex that remains unfinished after three decades | The National
Mourners in Iran have gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla complex in Tehran, where the coffins of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family are displayed.
· The National
Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel
In the current strategic landscape of the Middle East, one of the most notable and insufficiently understood elements is the rising influence of Turkey, and of an emergent Sunni Islamic alliance of which it is part.
· JONATHAN SPYER
Iran begins farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran began a days-long funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at age 86 in a joint U.S. and Israeli airstrike months earlier.
· AfricaNews
'May God have mercy on their martyrs': Egypt's soccer coach celebrates win with Palestinian flag
Egypt's soccer coach, Hossam Hassan, dedicated the team's victory over Australia Friday night to the Palestinian people after Egypt made history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup 16th round for the first time, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes.
· WALLA
US-Iran deal could empower Yemen's Houthis | The National
The US-Iran peace deal could embolden one of Iran's main allies: Yemen’s Houthi rebels, experts and officials told The National, as the 14-point text does not mention Tehran's support for regional militia groups.
· Mina Aldroubi
UK and France agree with Oman to ensure safety of its territorial waters
Oman has agreed to work with the U.K. and France to ensure the Gulf country's territorial waters are safe for navigation, the U.K. said on Saturday, as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz pick up since the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement last month to reopen the crucial sea lane.
· Azhar Sukri
Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins
Up to 30 million people expected to attend delayed events for Ali Khamenei, killed at start of war with US and Israel
· Patrickwintour
Iran warns against ‘extra-regional’ military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has warned against the presence of what it described as “extra-regional powers” in the Strait of Hormuz, following statements by the UK and France expressing support for freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway.
· Middleeasteye
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo
By Ivan Timofeev, programme director of the Valdai Club
· RT