Israelis vote in election that will decide Netanyahu's fate
Israel holds its first election since October 7, with polls showing Netanyahu neck and neck with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot and no clear path to 61 seats.
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Makkah pact states hold first talks with Iran in Tehran
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye held their first talks with Iran since signing the Makkah defence pact; Khawaja Asif vowed to defend the kingdom.
Israel begins multi-day West Bank operation, demolishing homes in Hebron
Israel began a multi-day West Bank operation with demolitions in Hebron after two soldiers were killed, as Netanyahu spoke of the biggest push since 1967.
Seven killed as gunmen attack funeral at church in southern Jordan
Gunmen killed seven and wounded 34 at a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in Karak; King Abdullah vowed harsh retaliation and Pakistan condemned the attack.
UAE's Lana Nusseibeh emerges as late contender for UN top job
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, 48, of Palestinian descent, is a late contender for UN chief with Gulf backing, despite criticism over Israel ties and Sudan.
Israel orders West Bank closure after Hebron shooting kills two Palestinians
Two Palestinians were shot dead and five Israelis wounded near Hebron, after which Netanyahu ordered a cordon on the city and a full West Bank closure.
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi defence ministry; Aramco evacuates HQ
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabia's defence ministry and Aramco sites as Aramco evacuates its Dhahran HQ, oil hits $112 and Iran threatens Gulf datacentres.
Israel frees West Bank settler suspects to house arrest after attacks
All but one of 10 Israeli settlers arrested over attacks on a Washington Post photographer and a French mayor in the West Bank have been freed to house arrest.
Pakistani injured in attacks on Saudi oilfield and Dammam airport
A Pakistani was among those hurt when drone debris hit Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field, while an attack on Dammam's King Fahd airport killed one and injured eight.
Israeli forces detain US congressional candidate at West Bank olive harvest
Israeli forces detained US candidate Brad Lander, rabbis and over 30 Americans helping Palestinians harvest olives near Bethlehem; Lander was later freed.
Iran's IRGC says seven vessels hit in Gulf, warns US of wider response
Iran's IRGC Navy said four vessels were hit and three struck mines near Hormuz, as Trump said the US is 'not negotiating' and something will happen soon.
US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia
The US told non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attacks, as drone debris killed two at the Shaybah oilfield.
Gulf states hold emergency military meeting in Riyadh amid Houthi attacks
GCC military officials held an extraordinary meeting in Riyadh to strengthen coordination and readiness as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue.