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NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

Israeli Strike Kills Dozens at Gaza City Shelter, Officials Say
The Israeli military said it was looking into reports about the deaths at a school-turned-shelter, which came as Israel was intensifying its offensive in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release hostages.

NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

‘It Had Teeth': A 3-Year-Old Discovers Ancient Treasure in Israel
While on a hike with her family, a child stumbled across a 3,800-year-old Egyptian amulet. It will go on display in an upcoming exhibition.

NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

Israel Shifts Goal Posts in Gaza War
In pressing forward with its assault on the territory, Israel hopes to squeeze Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. But other objectives have emerged.

NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

Israel Hits Syria With New Strikes and Ground Raid as Tensions Soar
Israel defended the moves as necessary security measures, but Syria accused it of trying to destabilize the country.

NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

Pressing Assault, Israel Shifts the Goal Posts in Gaza
Israel wants to squeeze Hamas into releasing the dozens of hostages still held in the enclave. But other objectives have since emerged.

NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

What is ‘Qatargate,' the Latest Furor Embroiling Israel?
This week, the police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid claims that members of his team worked simultaneously for the state of Qatar. He is not a suspect, but two of his media advisers have been arrested.

NYT Middle East
Apr 03, 2025

Netanyahu Arrives in Hungary, Finding a Rare Welcome in Europe
The visit comes as the Israeli prime minister faces an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court.

NYT Middle East
Apr 02, 2025

Some Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Were Shot Multiple Times, Officials Say
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that nearly all of the 15 bodies recovered had gunshot wounds.

NYT Middle East
Apr 02, 2025

Desperation Grows in Gaza as U.N. Shutters Bakeries
Anxious residents rushed to obtain bags of flour as the United Nations warned that Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries were deepening the humanitarian crisis.

NYT Middle East
Apr 02, 2025

‘I'm Here! Can You Hear Me?': One Family's Story of Death in Gaza
The Abu Teirs thought the Israel-Hamas cease-fire might mean they could start to rebuilding their lives. But a new round of Israeli airstrikes dashed those dreams.

NYT Middle East
Apr 02, 2025

Israel Announces Plans to Seize ‘Large Areas' of Gaza as It Expands Offensive Against Hamas
Israel Katz warned that "large areas" of the enclave would be seized and added to security zones controlled by the military.

NYT Middle East
Apr 02, 2025

A Remote Spot in Saudi Arabia Won't be Remote for Long
Hotel construction and public art projects already are changing the vast desert landscape of Al-Ula in the country's northwest.

NYT Middle East
Apr 01, 2025

Rubio Orders U.S. Diplomats to Scour Student Visa Applicants' Social Media
The order comes as President Trump expands deportation efforts, including of students who have spoken out in support of Palestinians during Israel's war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Apr 01, 2025

U.N. Accuses Israel of Killing 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.

NYT Middle East
Apr 01, 2025

Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel's prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.

NYT Middle East
Apr 01, 2025

Israel's Military Strikes Near Beirut, Killing at Least 4
The attack on the outskirts of Lebanon's capital was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.

NYT Middle East
Apr 01, 2025

Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria's New Army
The militias that control the Druse religious minority's heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government's attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.

NYT Middle East
Apr 01, 2025

Israel's Military Strikes Near Beirut, Killing Three
The attack was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.

NYT Middle East
Mar 31, 2025

Israel's Military Says It Struck Beirut's Suburbs
The attack was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.

NYT Middle East
Mar 31, 2025

U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi
Emirati authorities decided on a punishment for the "premeditated murder with terrorist intention" of Rabbi Zvi Kogan but offered no details about the crime.

NYT Middle East
Mar 31, 2025

Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Gaza
The order, which came during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, included Rafah and parts of neighboring Khan Younis.

NYT Middle East
Mar 31, 2025

Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, named a new head of Israel's domestic intelligence agency on Monday. Judges had frozen the dismissal of the current chief.

NYT Middle East
Mar 30, 2025

Syria's Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.

NYT Middle East
Mar 30, 2025

What We Know About Talks for a Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire
Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a new cease-fire, which would see some hostages released from captivity in Gaza. But details were elusive.

NYT Middle East
Mar 30, 2025

Syrians Wake Up to a New Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.

NYT Middle East
Mar 29, 2025

Syria's Leader Appoints New Government After Ousting Assad
The choice of cabinet officials was seen as a litmus test for whether the rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad would deliver on a pledge to create a government representative of all Syrians.

NYT Middle East
Mar 29, 2025

Turkey's Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit'
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

NYT Middle East
Mar 29, 2025

How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.

NYT Middle East
Mar 28, 2025

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump's Deportation Push
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel "lunatics" who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.

NYT Middle East
Mar 28, 2025

Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Beirut For First Time Since Cease-fire
The attack in the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, was the first since a truce went into effect in November.

NYT Middle East
Mar 28, 2025

Israel Orders Residents in Neighborhood Near Beirut to Evacuate
The command for people to leave parts of the suburbs south of the Lebanese capital where Hezbollah holds sway is the first since a cease-fire went into effect in November.

NYT Middle East
Mar 28, 2025

What to Know About Iran's Response to Trump's Letter Urging Talks
Tehran neither rejected negotiations nor accepted face-to-face talks in its response to President Trump's letter calling for talks to curb Iran's advancing nuclear program. Here's what to know.

NYT Middle East
Mar 28, 2025

‘Muawiya,' a Ramadan TV Series, Stokes Tensions Between Sunni and Shiite Muslims
The story of a divisive Islamic ruler from ancient times, produced by a broadcaster in the Sunni kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has drawn rebukes from Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq.

NYT Middle East
Mar 28, 2025

For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country's most prominent opposition politician.

NYT Middle East
Mar 27, 2025

Gazans Demand End to 18 Years of Hamas Rule
Most protests have been small, but they represent the boldest challenge to Hamas's authority by Palestinians since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the ensuing war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 27, 2025

Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Egypt's Red Sea Coast
The vessel was said to be carrying more than 40 tourists near the Red Sea resort of Hurghada.

NYT Middle East
Mar 27, 2025

In Controversial Shake-Up, Israeli Lawmakers Give Themselves More Power to Choose Judges
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, appears to have returned to the judicial overhaul that divided the country before the war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Mar 27, 2025

Israeli Lawmakers Give Themselves More Power Over Choosing Judges
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, appears to have returned to the contentious judicial overhaul that divided the country before the war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Mar 27, 2025

Houthis in Yemen Won't Be Defeated by Airstrikes Alone, Experts Say
U.S. officials seek to curb the militants' attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but the group was not deterred by strikes in the Biden era and won't be beaten by air power alone, experts say.

NYT Middle East
Mar 27, 2025

Tomb of Unknown Pharaoh Is Unearthed in Egypt
The burial chamber most likely belonged to a ruler in a line of kings once lost to history, researchers said. "It's a new chapter in investigating this dynasty."

NYT Middle East
Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Military Provides Few Details on Daily Strikes in Yemen
The Pentagon has refused to disclose how many targets have been hit in Yemen, or identify the Houthi militia commanders killed in the campaign.

NYT Middle East
Mar 26, 2025

What to Know About the Turmoil in Turkey
Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben Hubbard, Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the tumult.

NYT Middle East
Mar 26, 2025

Gazans Protest Against Hamas and War for a Second Day
The demonstrations, a rare show of dissent, appeared to have spread, reflecting frustration at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel. "We want to live," said one supporter.

NYT Middle East
Mar 26, 2025

Israel Budget Vote Is Win for Netanyahu
A budget approved by Israel's Parliament cements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's power and includes significant military spending.

NYT Middle East
Mar 26, 2025

A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)
Marook, a sweet bread eaten during Ramadan in Syria, used to be a simple loaf, but now the list of choices can be as long as the lines of customers.

NYT Middle East
Mar 25, 2025

Gazans Voice Frustration With Hamas in Rare Protest
One Gazan who attended the rally said the protesters wanted Hamas to end the war and leave the enclave.

NYT Middle East
Mar 25, 2025

Israeli Police Release Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Hamdan Ballal said he was struck as he guarded his home during an attack by settlers. The Israeli authorities said he had been detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denied.

NYT Middle East
Mar 25, 2025

Israeli Police Question Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Witnesses said that Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked settlers in his home village. The Israeli military said he was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denies.

NYT Middle East
Mar 25, 2025

A Hostage Released From Gaza Campaigns for the Release of Others
Trepidation over the fate of other captives has left Ilana Gritzewsky little time for self-healing after her own violent abduction.

NYT Middle East
Mar 25, 2025

An Israeli Hostage Released From Gaza Campaigns for the Release of Others
Trepidation over the fate of other captives has left Ilana Gritzewsky little time for self-healing after her own violent abduction.

NYT Middle East
Mar 24, 2025

U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes
The United Nations is withdrawing about one-third of its international work force in Gaza, with the reduction coming after an Israeli tank shell hit a U.N. compound.

NYT Middle East
Mar 24, 2025

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,' Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say
Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning.

NYT Middle East
Mar 24, 2025

Israel's Internal Conflicts Return as Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon Continues
For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they are battling one another.

NYT Middle East
Mar 24, 2025

Israel's Renewed Offensive in Gaza Displaces Palestinians Once Again
The Israeli military's renewed drive into Gaza has pushed families to flee neighborhoods they had only recently returned to during a cease-fire.

NYT Middle East
Mar 24, 2025

Why Did Israel Break the Cease-Fire in Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks
Deadly airstrikes shattered a period of relative calm and raised the prospect of a return to all-out war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 23, 2025

As Israel Expands Offensive, Death Toll in Gaza Passes 50,000, Health Ministry Says
Gaza's health ministry said that the death toll in the enclave since the war started had passed 50,000 people.

NYT Middle East
Mar 23, 2025

Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, contends the top lawyer sought to undermine him. His critics in Israel call it part of a purge of those he considers disloyal.

NYT Middle East
Mar 23, 2025

With No-Confidence Vote, Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, contends the top lawyer sought to undermine him. His critics in Israel call it part of a purge of those he considers disloyal.

NYT Middle East
Mar 23, 2025

Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

NYT Middle East
Mar 23, 2025

Israel Expands Gaza Offensive and Issues Fresh Evacuation Orders
The Israeli military took control of more territory and said that operations had moved into additional areas in the north and south of the enclave.

NYT Middle East
Mar 23, 2025

Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to sideline the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

NYT Middle East
Mar 22, 2025

Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Strikes
The volley broke months of relative quiet in northern Israel after a U.S.-backed truce. Israel retaliated by attacking sites it said were linked to Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Mar 22, 2025

Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Airstrikes
Israel retaliated after rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel for the first time in months. Israel said the airstrikes targeted sites linked to Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Mar 22, 2025

Trump's Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality
Allies say the foreign policy version of "flood the zone" is working. But critics argue that the hurry-up approach in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, durable solutions to conflicts around the world.

NYT Middle East
Mar 22, 2025

In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor's Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.

NYT Middle East
Mar 21, 2025

For Trump and Netanyahu, Similar Strategies With Similar Goals
The American and Israeli leaders have been mirroring each other as they go to war with their own governments

NYT Middle East
Mar 21, 2025

Israel Tries to Pressure Hamas to Free More Hostages
Israel's defense minister said it was preparing to seize more territory in Gaza and intensify attacks unless the Palestinian group freed more of the dozens of remaining captives.

NYT Middle East
Mar 21, 2025

Why the Shipping Industry Isn't Rushing Back to the Red Sea
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

Israeli Cabinet Approves Ouster of Shin Bet Chief, Who Calls the Move Illegal
Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive as Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv
A two-month cease-fire in Gaza collapsed this week amid a renewed Israeli bombardment. The fighting now looks as if it is sliding back to full-scale war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country as a tourist. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

What to Know About Nowruz, the Persian New Year
More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It's tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here's what to know.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv as Israel Expands Gaza Ground Operations
A two-month cease-fire in Gaza collapsed this week amid a renewed Israeli bombardment. The fighting now looks like it is escalating back to full-scale war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Israelis have been demonstrating against the move, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2025

In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor
The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they "have a name" on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

Trump Says Houthis in Yemen Will Be ‘Annihilated,' as U.S. Keeps Up Strikes
The president warned Iran to stop arming the militant group, which has been attacking ships in the Red Sea.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

After Israeli Strike Kills More Than 400, Palestinians Tally the Dead
For two months, a cease-fire spared Palestinians the grim task of identifying bodies. With Israel resuming its assault, they are back at it.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas
The military said it took over part of a major corridor that bisects the enclave, in the most significant ground operation since the collapse of a cease-fire with Hamas.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

Israelis Take to Streets a Day After Gaza Strikes
Israeli protests are converging over the war in Gaza and domestic politics amid concerns about a government push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

Israeli Forces Expand ‘Targeted Ground Activities' in Gaza Strip
The military said it had seized part of a major corridor that separates the enclave's northern half from the south.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

Israelis Take to Streets Day After Strikes on Gaza
Israeli protests are converging over national security and domestic politics amid concerns about the government's renewed push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2025

Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
Ekrem Imamoglu was detained at his home on Wednesday, according to prosecutors, who said the charges against him were related to corruption and terrorism.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas's "repeated refusal" to release the remaining hostages it holds. "This is just the beginning," he said.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Hamas Does Not Respond Militarily to Renewed Israeli Attack on Gaza
"Hamas doesn't want an escalation, but it will not surrender," said one Palestinian analyst close to the militant group, which has been weakened by a 15-month war with Israel.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Hamas Does Not Respond to Renewed Israeli Attack on Gaza
"Hamas doesn't want an escalation, but it will not surrender," said one Palestinian analyst close to the militant group, which has been weakened by a 15-month war with Israel.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Why Did Israel Resume Airstrikes on Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks
The deadly airstrikes shattered a period of relative calm and raised the prospect of a return to all-out war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Fewer Than Half of the 59 Hostages in Gaza Believed to Be Alive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday's attack on Gaza came after Hamas said no to the latest proposals by mediators, which included releasing the remaining captives.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Israel Resumes Attacks in Gaza After Stalled Cease-Fire Talks with Hamas
While Israel has stopped short of a ground invasion for now, its new strikes in Gaza seem to be an effort to force concessions from Hamas.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2025

Less Than Half of the 59 Hostages in Gaza Believed to be Alive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday's attack on Gaza came after Hamas said no to the latest proposals by mediators, which included releasing the remaining captives.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2025

Israel Carries Out ‘Extensive Strikes' in Gaza, Imperiling Cease-Fire Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he had ordered the attack early Tuesday, saying Israel would "act against Hamas with increasing military strength."

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2025

Netanyahu's Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control
The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2025

Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government's weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2025

Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel's Domestic Intelligence Chief
The Israeli prime minister's effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency's independence.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2025

Houthis Vow Retaliation After U.S. Strikes in Yemen
The Iran-backed rebels, who have targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, said children were among those killed in the strikes ordered by President Trump.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2025

Israel's Newest Army Recruits: the Ultra-Orthodox
Israel's Newest Army Recruits: the Ultra-Orthodox

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2025

Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce
In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2025

Syrian Druse Pilgrims Pay Rare Visit to Israel
As part of an effort to deepen its influence in southern Syria, Israel has been seeking stronger ties with the Druse religious minority that holds sway there.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2025

Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again
Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren't enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2025

Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says
The killing comes as the group has been reconstituting in Syria, carrying out more attacks than at any time since it lost control of its territory nearly six years ago.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2025

Hamas Says It's Willing to Release U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
The Palestinian armed group said it had agreed to release Edan Alexander and turn over the bodies of four other hostages. Israel did not immediately comment.

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