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UAE denies Netanyahu office's claim of secret wartime visit: The UAE denied Netanyahu's office's claim of a secret wartime visit, as Tehran threatened those ...
euronews.com/2026/05/14/uae-denies-netanyahu-offices-claim-of-secret-wartime-visit-as-iran-dubs-it-unforgivable
Key FactsUAE Denies Secret Netanyahu Meeting Amid Iran Conflict
9 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The UAE Foreign Ministry rejected claims of a secret meeting between Netanyahu and the Emirati president.
- Netanyahu's office confirmed a meeting on March 26 in Al-Ain, describing it as a historic diplomatic breakthrough.
- Mossad chief Dedi Barnea visited the UAE multiple times during the Iran war to coordinate military efforts.
- Despite Iranian attacks, the UAE is strengthening ties with Israel and the US to enhance regional influence.
Reports of alleged visit: Emirates deny Netanyahu statement: Israel claims to have provided the United Arab Emirates with its Iron Dome air defense system ...
n-tv.de/politik/Emirate-dementieren-Netanjahu-Aussage-id30820913.html
Once dubbed Gaza’s “street that never sleeps”, Al-Rasheed Street and the Palestinian enclave’s waterfront are now barely recognisable after Israel’s relentless ... Show more
Israel: Government presents plan for early elections: Israel's government is pushing ahead with the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for early ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/israel-koalition-parlament-aufloesung-antrag-neuwahlen-100.html
'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon: From her home in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/05/promised-us-israelis-dreaming-settling-south-lebanon
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump say they’re looking forward to US-China talks that are expected to tackle divisive issues ranging from the US-Israeli ... Show more
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks during a two-day visit focused on tariffs, tech rivalry ... Show more
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif took to X on Wednesday to respond to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Pakistan was using social ... Show more
Lebanon and Israel negotiate - | Fighting continues: Fighting continues in Lebanon between Israel and the Hezbollah militia. The military has ordered residents ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/libanon-israel-angriffe-verhandlungen-100.html
Israel’s F-35I fighter jets to get external fuel tanks: Israel's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth over $34 million with Elbit Systems subsidiary ...
defence-blog.com/israels-f-35i-fighter-jets-to-get-external-fuel-tanks/
Two months earlier than usual: Netanyahu's Likud calls early elections: The Netanyahu government is on the verge of collapse and no longer holds a majority ...
n-tv.de/politik/Netanjahus-Likud-setzt-vorgezogene-Neuwahlen-an-id30820720.html
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in Washington as ceasefire nears end: Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20260514-lebanon-and-israel-to-hold-new-talks-in-washington-as-ceasefire-nears-end
Key FactsESC Vienna Marked by Boycott and Heightened Security
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesanzeiger.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesanzeiger.ch
- Israeli singer Noam Bettan is competing at the 2026 ESC in Vienna despite protests by five countries over Israel's Gaza policies.
- The Israeli government spent significant funds on advertising campaigns to sway votes, which remains within competition rules.
- ESC organizers tightened voting regulations by limiting multiple votes and banning direct voting appeals from campaigns.
- Police are screening up to 16,000 individuals and enforcing strict security measures at the venue to prevent disruptions or attacks.
"the competition rules have not been violated"— KAN spokesperson; stated that they had no knowledge of the government's advertising campaign, but emphasized that the rules have not been violated, as far as they know.
Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel: Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel - Middle East and Africa - The ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2026/05/14/netanyahus-coalition-moves-to-seek-early-vote-in-israel.html
🔴 “Now, these are the American military bases. This is one base, about a kilometer away, and here is the other military base ... Show more
Lebanon Death Toll Tops 2,700 amid Continued Israeli Ceasefire Violations
Lebanon Death Toll Tops 2,700 amid Continued Israeli Ceasefire Violations
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Türkiye blasts Israeli minister-led raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Türkiye on Thursday condemned a raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque led by an Israeli minister along with a group ...
dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/turkiye-blasts-israeli-minister-led-raid-of-al-aqsa-mosque
Prince Harry: Rising antisemitism in UK is deeply troubling: The Duke of Sussex also accused Israel of ‘inflaming tensions’ with its actions in Gaza in an essay ...
thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-harry-antisemitism-israel-new-statesman-r5zfvlddv
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsHarry Condemns Rising Antisemitic Violence in UK
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- The Duke of Sussex condemned the surge in antisemitic violence in Manchester and London as deeply troubling.
- He stressed the necessity of legitimate protests while warning that hostility toward entire communities is unacceptable.
- Harry criticized media oversimplification that fuels division and complicates public understanding of the issues.
- He called for unity against both antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, urging focused anger rather than targeting communities.
Nothing, whether criticism of a government or the reality of violence and destruction, can ever justify hostility toward an entire people or faith.— Prince Harry, in his The New Statesman column
Saudi Gazette 16h
Israeli drone strikes on Lebanon highway leaves at least 8 dead: Israeli drone strikes on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/661318/world/israeli-drone-strikes-on-lebanon-highway-leaves-at-least-8-dead
Key FactsEU Targets Violent Israeli Settlers with New Sanctions
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- EU foreign ministers agreed to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers after Hungary ended its blockade.
- The sanctions will include asset freezes within the EU and travel bans for roughly ten targeted persons and groups.
- Key supporters like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir remain exempt due to lack of consensus.
- The EU views settler violence and settlement expansion as obstacles to peace and responds to increased attacks since October 2023.
The attempt to impose political ideas on the country through sanctions is unacceptable and will not succeed.— Gideon Saar, Israeli Foreign Minister; in response to EU sanctions against Israeli settlers
The most comprehensive account of the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7 was released by The Civil Commission on Tuesday (May 12) ... Show more
New report on October 7 Hamas attack describes depraved acts, families forced into sexual acts with each other
New report on October 7 Hamas attack describes depraved acts, families forced into sexual acts with each other
EU Approves Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers. Critics Say It’s Not Enough.: Europe continues to hold partnership agreements with Israel, including in ...
mondoweiss.net/2026/05/the-eu-has-finally-agreed-to-sanction-violent-israeli-settlers-but-critics-say-the-measures-do-not-go-nearly-far-enough/
India sidesteps condemning US, Israel at BRICS meeting: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no military solution to issues involving Iran ...
trtworld.com/article/5a38a1054434
Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
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Muslim Association director who called Oct 7 a lie refused entry to Canada: British-Iraqi national claims he is a victim of ‘cancel culture’ after advocating for ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/13/muslim-association-director-who-called-oct-7-a-lie-canada/
🔴 BREAKING: The Israeli military says that an explosive drone that was launched by Hezbollah fell within Israeli territory, near the Israel Lebanon border ... Show more
Videos from the occupied West Bank showed settlers, protected by Israeli forces, stealing dozens of sheep and livestock from Palestinians during attacks on the ... Show more
An Israeli commission's two-year investigation concludes Hamas systematically used sexual violence on 7 October and against hostages it held in Gaza ... Show more
Antisemitism Watchdog Rips 'Blood Libel' Smear Against NYT for Reporting Israeli Rape of Gazans
commondreams.org/news/blood-libel-smear-new-york-times
🔴 BREAKING: The US agrees to Israel’s position regarding a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, Al Arabiya reports citing sources.
Microsoft Ousts Head of Israeli Branch Over Use of Tech to Spy on Palestinians: Microsoft continues “to supply cloud and AI arms to the Israeli military ...
truthout.org/articles/microsoft-ousts-head-of-israeli-branch-over-use-of-tech-to-spy-on-palestinians/
Victims describe rapes: Report: Palestinians are systematically sexually abused in Israeli custody
n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Palaestinenser-werden-in-israelischer-Haft-systematisch-sexuell-misshandelt-id30815557.html
newlinesmag 19h
Is Dubai the New Israeli Dream?: Israel is rapidly importing hundreds of thousands of foreign workers to fill low-paid positions that Israelis don’t want ...
newlinesmag.com/running-notes/is-dubai-the-new-israeli-dream/
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories : By Karen SloanMay 13 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/05/federal-judge-blocks-us-sanctions-against-un-expert-palestinian-territories
US President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing to meet China’s President Xi Jinping, the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade ... Show more
Noam Bettan, Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, said that he heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters during his ... Show more
Lamine Yamal and a Palestinian flag at Barcelona’s title celebrations: The 18-year-old Spain forward picked up a Palestinian flag from crowds and waved it on an ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7272533/2026/05/12/lamine-yamal-palestinian-flag-barcelona-parade-flick/
newlinesmag 17h
Hasan Piker's Take on China May Matter More Than His Views on Israel: The megastreamer is the subject of a heated and intensifying debate about progressive ...
newlinesmag.com/running-notes/hasan-pikers-take-on-china-may-matter-more-than-his-views-on-israel/
New York Times article details brutal rape of Palestinians. Israel calls it 'blood libel'
middleeasteye.net/news/new-york-times-details-brutal-rape-of-palestinians-israel-called-it-blood-libel
Saudi Arabia launched strikes against Iran: Riyadh wanted to show it was defending itself but told Tehran it was not joining broader US-Israeli assault
ft.com/content/bbab4ea7-bb54-47fd-98c9-bb66fb52c78f
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Israel through to Eurovision final after shouts of ‘stop the genocide’ during song
irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/05/12/israel-qualifies-for-eurovision-final-after-chants-of-stop-stop-the-genocide-during-song/
U.S. media outlets were crucial in helping Israel sell the Gaza genocide to the American public. The numbers don’t lie.
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Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike while on a rescue mission in southern Lebanon ... Show more
Parliamentarians including Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana have pushed back against police interference in politics ... Show more
MPs to Met Chief: Retract Gaza Protest Smears
MPs to Met Chief: Retract Gaza Protest Smears
Iran has executed Ehsan Afrashteh, 32, on espionage charges, with state media claiming he was trained by Mossad in Nepal and sold sensitive information to ... Show more
Israeli occupation forces raided the Silat al Dhahr Second Boys Elementary School, west of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank ... Show more
The United Arab Emirates got dragged into the conflict between Iran, the US and Israel, becoming a target of Iranian retaliation ... Show more
Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research has said that since the April 17 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, more than 10 ... Show more
🔴 BREAKING: Hezbollah carried out yesterday the largest drone attack on Israel since the start of the war, Al Arabiya reports citing Israeli media.
IDF chief Zamir sentenced a soldier to a month in military prison for wearing 'Messiah' patch on his uniform. The soldier's commanders ... Show more
Phone is ringing, says DA leader, but party won’t bow to pressure to shield Ramaphosa
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-13-phone-is-ringing-says-da-leader-but-party-wont-bow-to-pressure-to-shield-ramaphosa/
The Prime Minister's Office officially confirmed on Wednesday that during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly ... Show more
A series of Israeli strikes on vehicles in Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children, a day before new US-mediated ... Show more
Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft: An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ...
npr.org/2026/05/12/g-s1-121631/israel-military-ultra-orthodox-netanyahu-coalition
Israel has advanced to the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna as five European countries boycott the contest over its participation ... Show more
Israel has demolished 50 shops in al-Eizariya overnight, erasing the livelihoods of more than 200 families despite legal appeals to Israel’s Supreme Court. ... Show more
The IDF struck Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and additional terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
At the Hezbollah launch sites ... Show more
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant faces boos as he goes onstage: Noam Bettan faced boos from several members of the audience as he took the stage for the ...
trtworld.com/article/3a5db26e6ce9
Saudi Gazette 16h
Israel is worried Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran: Israel is increasingly concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/661306/world/israel-is-worried-trump-will-strike-a-bad-deal-with-iran
The War Zone 18h
Israel Building Factory To Pump Out Its Own FPV Drones: The IDF is racing to catch up to Hezbollah's increasing use of these weapons ...
twz.com/news-features/israel-building-factory-to-pump-out-its-own-fpv-drones
