Middle East

Hamas slams Israeli decisions to expand West Bank settlements as move to displace Palestinians

Hamas slams Israeli decisions to expand West Bank settlements as move to displace Palestinians

Movement calls measures ‘existential threat’ as Israel advances changes to land laws, enforcement powers and planning authority

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44 Palestinians leave Gaza via Rafah crossing amid Israeli restrictions
08.02.2026

44 Palestinians leave Gaza via Rafah crossing amid Israeli restrictions

Patients and companions cross into Egypt as border operates on tightly limited basis

Syrian government delegation arrives at Qamishli airport to implement handover deal with SDF
08.02.2026

Syrian government delegation arrives at Qamishli airport to implement handover deal with SDF

Officials begin procedures to take over and operate facility under agreement with SDF

Red Cross says Red Crescent volunteer dies during flood rescue mission in Syria
08.02.2026

Red Cross says Red Crescent volunteer dies during flood rescue mission in Syria

According to IFRC, a vehicle was swept into valley in Jabal al-Turkman area, killing 1, injuring 4 others with varying degrees of severity

Iran says unexploded bombs still present at nuclear facilities struck by US
08.02.2026

Iran says unexploded bombs still present at nuclear facilities struck by US

‘We do not trust them. There is a possibility they may resort to deception,’ says Iran’s foreign minister

Egyptian, Somali presidents discuss bilateral ties, security cooperation in Cairo
08.02.2026

Egyptian, Somali presidents discuss bilateral ties, security cooperation in Cairo

Leaders reaffirm support for Somalia’s unity, and coordinate on counterterrorism and regional stability