Middle East
Israeli-Egyptian crisis and EU sanctions threat: What has happened in the Middle East
Expert on Arab affairs Marianna Belenkaya analyses the consequences of the deadly fire in Rafah, the clash between Egyptian soldiers and Israeli troops at Rafah Crossing, calls for EU trade sanctions on Israel, and China's growing influence in the Middle East
SOHR: IDF intensifies attacks in Syria, killing 20 militants and soldiers
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports that the IDF significantly increased its strikes on targets in Syria in May 2024 compared to April.
Syrian media: Israel attacked targets in the Homs and Baniyas areas
A child was killed and 20 people were injured in the Baniyas area, according to some reports
Palestinian Authority prime minister visits Spain after recognition of state
More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including Spain, Ireland, and Norway
Amnesty International: Iran leads in execution
According to the data, 1,153 people were executed in 2023, a 30% increase from the previous year.
King Salman grants 1,000 Hajj invitations to relatives of Palestinians affected by war
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has signed a decree granting 1,000 Hajj invitations to relatives of Palestinians killed or injured in the war with Israel.
UNRWA reports one million Palestinians have fled Rafah
UNRWA reports approximately one million people have fled Rafah in the last three weeks, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.