Middle East
El-Sisi: Gaza reconstruction estimated at $90 billion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that he estimates the cost of reconstruction of the Gaza Strip to exceed $90 billion.
UNRWA accuses Israel of 'extorting' confessions from employees linked to Hamas
UNRWA reported that some of its staff, who were released by Israel after interrogation and returned to the Gaza Strip, allege they were tortured.
Dozens arrested in Turkey suspected of ties to Islamic State
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya says police have detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country’s local elections
US military ship heading to Gaza to build port
General Frank S. Besson-class logistics support vessels (LSV), the largest powered watercraft in the United States Army, are designed to deliver vehicles and cargo
WSJ: Qatar threatens to deport Hamas leaders from Doha if no deal with Israel reached
Hamas's conditions for a hostage deal include a permanent ceasefire, a return of displaced civilians to northern Gaza, boosted humanitarian aid, and withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip.
At least two injured in Iran's Aftab refinery explosion
The Aftab refinery is described as "the largest private refinery in Iran"
Senior Hamas official: No point in continuing ceasefire talks
Member of the Hamas' politburo Osama Hamdan says that the USA and Israel want a temporary truce and reject a permanent cessation of hostilities