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The US State Department says five units of the Israeli military are responsible for gross violations of human rights in individual incidents, but the US will continue to send military backing.

A month after seven aid workers for the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli air strike, the food charity has resumed distributing food in Gaza. The charity said it has 276 trucks with eight million meals to enter through the Rafah crossing. “Ultimately, we decided we must keep feeding,” the charity said on Sunday.

The UAE’s Travel & Tourism sector has reached new heights in 2024, breaking records in GDP contribution, jobs, and visitor…

Several Gulf states are being hit by heavy rain, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to flooding.

Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.

Israel’s war cabinet met on Monday to discuss their response to the unprecedented attack by Iran on Saturday – in which more than 300 missiles and drones were launched. Israel has not confirmed what they have decided to do.

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has made a significant announcement by appointing Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al…

Downing Street’s annual Eid celebration will be boycotted by some Conservative politicians and business and charity leaders over the government’s support of Israel. The annual event, held by PM Rishi Sunak, will take place in Downing Street on Monday. A government spokesperson said it understood humanitarian concerns regarding Gaza.

The UN chief has warned that it is time to “step back from the brink” after Iran attacked Israel late on Saturday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the UN Security Council that people in the Middle East face the danger of a devastating full-scale conflict.

The US has told Israel it will not participate in any retaliatory strikes on Iran, according to senior administration officials. Over 300 drones and missiles were fired at Israel overnight, which Iran said was in response to the strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria.