From left, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in New York. Photo: Mike Waltz

Israel and Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties

US ambassador Mike Waltz hails pact as proof of strength of Abraham Accords

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Sudan situation 'absolutely horrible', says UN chief

US

Ursula von der Leyen deplores EU's 'painful' inaction on Israeli settlements

Europe

LatestSaudi Arabia warns of 'red line' after Houthi drone downed near Makkah

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Gazans turn to taxi trailers as Israeli shortages narrow transport options

MENA

UN rights chief warns Gaza remains raise concerns of Israeli war crimes

MENA

Human rights group accuses Israel of 'Palestinian elimination' in West Bank

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Israeli directors Rachel Szor, left, and Yuval Abraham with their Special Jury Prize for Naza, at the Venice International Film Festival. EPA

Israeli ministers attack 'despicable' directors of Gaza film Naza

Documentary examines Israel's targeting practices in Gaza and alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely factored into decisions over military strikes

Film & TV

Israeli election billboards stir unease in Cyprus

MENA

Naza wins Venice jury prize as Kaouther Ben Hania praises Gaza documentary

Film & TV

Syria condemns Netanyahu visit as breach of sovereignty

MENA

Weekend cartoonShadi’s take on Israel blowing up Hezbollah tunnels, triggering an earthquake

Cartoon

Gaza documentary Naza receives record-breaking 25-minute ovation at Venice

Film & TV

Weekend EssayThe Middle East is trapped in a post-9/11 world, 25 years on

Comment
The National

Weekend cartoonShadi’s take on Israel blowing up Hezbollah tunnels, triggering an earthquake

Our cartoonist’s take on Israel blowing up Hezbollah tunnels, triggering an earthquake

Cartoon

Gaza documentary Naza receives record-breaking 25-minute ovation at Venice

Film & TV

Weekend EssayThe Middle East is trapped in a post-9/11 world, 25 years on

Comment

Earthquake and 1,100 tonnes of explosives: Israel blows up Hezbollah tunnels

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