Middle East
Israel’s president responds to Trump’s criticism over not yet pardoning Netanyahu
Isaac Herzog says pardon request remains under legal review, no decision made yet
Israel’s president responds to Trump’s criticism over not yet pardoning Netanyahu
Isaac Herzog says pardon request remains under legal review, no decision made yet
Palestinian mother, daughter recount strip searches, harsh conditions in Israeli detention
Detainees held since November describe prolonged interrogation in custody, says Palestinian prisoners’ body
Lebanese army closes ‘illegal’ crossings with Syria
Move in northern Bekaa part of anti-smuggling efforts along porous border, military statement says
Gaza government calls on national committee to ‘urgently’ enter enclave
Media office says institutions are ready to transfer powers and cooperate fully to ensure uninterrupted services
Saudi king issues royal decrees reshuffling key ministerial, judicial posts
Investment portfolio reassigned; new public prosecutor, grievances chief appointed
Iraq says over 4,500 ISIS members transferred from Syria in coordination with US-led coalition
Military spokesman says transfer aims to prevent ISIS members from escaping from Syrian prisons