The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan

US president claims development plan could turn enclave into ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025

Netanyahu And Trump's High-Stakes Meeting In Washington

Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to the White House with President Trump focuses on key Middle East issues and strengthening US-Israel ties.

Top News · Feb 4, 2025

Netanyahu visits Trump: Who else is he meeting, and what’s on the agenda?

Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal, Iran and its allies, and Arab neighbours in the Middle East are all on the agenda.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025

How Trump’s suggestion to ‘clean out’ Gaza sent shockwaves through the Middle East

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The Conversation · Jan 31, 2025

Middle East crisis: Protests at Rafah crossing following Trump proposal to move people from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan – as it happened

Hundreds gather at Rafah crossing after Donald Trump says people from Gaza will accept being moved to Egypt and Jordan because ‘we do a lot for them’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025

Is the US sending $50m in condoms to Gaza as Trump claims?

The US president has listed the stopping of condoms to Gaza as an accomplishment. But is he thinking of the wrong Gaza?

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Adesanya vs Imavov: UFC fight Saudi Arabia – start time, card, how to watch

All the key fight details as Israel Adesanya clashes with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Longtime AP international journalist Earleen Fisher, whose career spanned five decades, dies at 78

Earleen Fisher, an editor and writer whose career across five decades with The Associated Press gave her a front-row seat to some of the late 20th century’s most chaotic and challenging news stories, has died

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

What is Donald Trump and Keir Starmer's relationship?

Here’s an overview of the relationship between the UK prime minister and US president:

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Middle East crisis: Israel names three hostages set to be released on Thursday – as it happened

Five Thai hostages are also set to be freed alongside Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and 80-year-old Gadi Mozes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025