middle-east
Devices found in missiles, Yemen drones link Iran to attacks
A small instrument inside the drones that targeted the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry and those in the arsenal of Yemen's Houthi rebels match components recovered in downed Iranian drones in Afghanistan and Iraq, two reports say.
Israeli military to create command to combat Iran threats
Israel's military will set up a special branch in its general staff dedicated to threats from Iran, it said Tuesday.
Palestinian attempts to stab Israeli policeman in West Bank, arrested
Knife-wielding Palestinian youth was arrested in the West Bank city of Hebron on Monday after attempting to carry out a stabbing attack against a police officer, Israeli police said.
Iran expects major economic cooperation with Syria: speaker
Visiting Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that his country is expecting major economic cooperation with Syria in the future.
Palestine says new Israeli electricity grid in West Bank consolidates occupation
Palestine said on Sunday that the Israeli plan to build a new electricity grid in the West Bank aims at "consolidation of illegal occupation."
Israeli army: Hamas hackers tried to 'seduce' soldiers
The Israeli military on Sunday said it has thwarted an attempt by the Hamas militant group to hack soldiers' phones by posing as young, attractive women on social media, striking up friendships and persuading them into downloading malware.
Palestinian PM: Trump's Mideast plan 'will be buried'
The Palestinian prime minister lashed out Sunday at US President Donald Trump's proposal to end the Mideast conflict, saying it would be "buried very soon."
Ivanka Trump lauds Saudi, UAE on women's rights reforms
Ivanka Trump lauded Sunday a handful of Mideast countries, including close U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, for embarking on "significant reforms" to advance women's rights, while speaking at a gathering of women entrepreneurs and regional leaders in Dubai.
Iraqi Shiite leader dissolves loyal group as demonstration returns to peaceful course
Iraqi prominent Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Tuesday dissolved his loyalist group of Blue Hats, who were tasked to protect the anti-government protests in Iraq.
Poll finds Palestinians overwhelmingly reject Trump plan
Ninety-four percent of Palestinians reject President Donald Trump's Mideast initiative, according to a poll released Tuesday, which also found plummeting support for a two-state solution with Israel and nearly two-thirds backing armed struggle.