In a dramatic shift, Saudi Arabia pulls back from its pursuit of a U.S. defense treaty, citing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and growing public anger over Israel's actions in Gaza.
The crown prince, once on the verge of normalizing relations with Israel, now insists that Palestinian statehood remains a vital condition.
Is this the moment Saudi Arabia takes a bold stand for Palestinian rights?
Explore how the Israel war has altered the dynamics of Middle Eastern diplomacy and what this means for U.S.-Saudi relations in the region.
Rana also revealed that the Pakistani military establishment trusted him and also sent him on a secret mission to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. DNA
Rising tensions in the Gulf have prompted Saudi Arabia to urgently deploy its US-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) air defense system amid fresh Iranian threats of missile attacks. Intelligence reports warn that Iran could target critical Saudi infrastructure and American military assets in the region. The deployment underscores deepening security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh, even as US officials privately admit concern about Iranâs expanding missile capabilities.
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In a striking display of diplomatic unity, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan declared that Riyadh welcomes Russiaâs role in Middle Eastern affairs during a high-profile press conference with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The comment signals a major shift in Gulf geopolitics, showing Saudi Arabia's increasing tilt toward Moscow as regional dynamics evolve. Lavrov and Farhan met at the Russian MFA Reception House, emphasizing cooperation on regional security, energy, and investment. Farhan praised Russiaâs involvement as âalways welcome,â underlining a growing partnership despite global Western efforts to isolate Moscow. The press conference further confirms Russia's expanding clout in the Gulf as the Kremlin strengthens alliances outside the West. The talks come amid heightened tensions in the region, and suggest Saudi Arabia is now playing a more independent, multi-vector diplomatic game â balancing its ties between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing.
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The sports investment arm of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is buying a stake in the body which organises professional triathlons around the world. Sky News
Netanyahu talks ceasefire but keeps bombing Gaza relentlessly. Over 57,000 Palestinians have died, and hostages remain trapped as negotiations stall. Israel refuses to meet Hamasâs demands for a permanent ceasefire and withdrawal. This war shows no sign of ending while innocent lives continue to be lost. Watch as the brutal reality of a relentless conflict unfolds with no mercy in sight.
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In a scathing joint statement, 100 prominent Muslim scholars from over 25 countries declared Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as âenemies waging war against God.â The scholars accused the two leaders of bloodshed, corruption, and crimes against humanity, condemning U.S.-Israeli policies on Palestine. The declaration brands Israel a âcancerous entityâ and forbids normalization. Citing attacks on Muslim groups and the Jerusalem embassy move, the statement calls for global Muslim unity and unwavering resistance until Palestine is fully liberated.
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A harrowing attack in southern Gaza claimed the life of Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay, 25, an Israeli combat-engineering reservist, as Hamas gunmen attempted to abduct him during a tunnel ambush. Azulay was killed in the struggle, and militants tried to drag his body away before IDF forces intervened. In a related move, Israel's military has intensified its ground offensive in northern Gaza, deploying the Givati Brigade and 99th Division near Beit Hanoun, aiming to dismantle Hamas tunnels. IDF Chief Lt.âŻGen. Eyal Zamir said the operationâdubbed "Operation Gideonâs Chariots"âaims to set conditions favorable for a hostage swap. The violence has slowed ceasefire progress, even as Israeli PM Netanyahu left Washington without a breakthrough. Gaza's civil defense reports at least 22 more civilian deaths from Israeli strikes, worsening fuel shortages at Gaza Cityâs Al-Shifa Hospital. As both sides hold firm, international pressure for a truce grows louder.
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On July 10, 2025, a missile launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels was intercepted by Israelâs air defense systems. Sirens blared across Jerusalem, central Israel, and parts of the West Bank as civilians rushed to shelters in panic. The IDF confirmed the interception and has since carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi launch sites.
This strike is part of a growing wave of regional escalation, with missile threats now emerging from Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Houthis claim the attack was in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where over 57,000 have reportedly been killed since the Israeli military campaign began in late 2023. With tensions mounting, the region stands on the brink of a broader war.
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In a move meant to demonstrate ânecessary flexibility,â Hamas has announced plans to release ten Israeli hostages to help accelerate stalled ceasefire negotiations with Israel. The militant group said the gesture is part of âintensive and responsible effortsâ to reach a comprehensive agreement. However, the core demands â including Israelâs withdrawal from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and the influx of humanitarian aid â remain under intense negotiation. Israel has so far rejected the terms. The announcement comes just days after Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed plans to relocate Gazaâs population to a so-called âhumanitarian cityâ built on Rafahâs ruins. Rights groups have condemned it as an internment plan. With around 50 hostages still in captivity and only half believed to be alive, pressure is mounting. Over 57,000 Palestinians have died in Israelâs military campaign since October 2023, raising global demands for a resolution and accountability.
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Syriaâs former Foreign Minister Farouk Al-Sharaa has agreedâunder a secret dealâto drop Damascusâs longstanding claim to the Golan Heights in exchange for undisclosed political and security guarantees from Israel. If confirmed, the move would mark a historic shift in Middle East geopolitics, potentially opening the door to broader normalization between the two countries.
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Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says
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The United States has confirmed it is sending another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation counter Russia's escalating aerial assaults. This decision comes as former President Donald Trump issued a strong statement, bashing Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aggressive military strategy. For months, Ukraine has pleaded for more advanced air defense, as the previous freeze in U.S. military aid allowed Russian warplanes to dominate the skies and launch devastating strikes with ballistic missiles like the Iskander and the hypersonic Kinzhal.
The Patriot system is considered Ukraine's only reliable and effective shield against these specific high-speed threats. Its advanced radar and PAC-3 MSE interceptors are critical for protecting high-value targets, including the capital city of Kyiv, and vital energy infrastructure that Russia has systematically targeted. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine needs more of these systems, as the current six to eight units leave vast areas of the country exposed to Russian attacks.
However, the deployment is not without risks. Each Patriot missile costs between $2-4 million, and Russia actively targets these valuable systems on the battlefield. The U.S. itself has a limited global inventory of Patriot units, balancing urgent requests from Ukraine with strategic commitments to allies in the Middle East and the South China Sea. This deployment signals a critical phase in the Russia-Ukraine war, testing both Ukrainian resilience and American strategic resolve.
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A chilling new video captures the exact moment an Al-Quds Brigade Sniper takes down an Israeli soldier in Gazaâs Al-Tuffah neighborhood. Filmed during a calculated ambush, the footage shows precise coordination between Palestinian resistance fighters as they target IDF troops operating near Mount Al-Surani. Moments later, Hamas units launch a parallel explosive assault on Israeli vehicles in Khan Younis, marking a deadly escalation in guerrilla-style warfare.
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Israel has launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, hitting key ports and a power plant after the Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Israel. The strikes, part of âOperation Black Flag,â targeted Hodeida, Ras Isa, Salif, and the Ras Kanatib power plant, as well as a cargo ship used by Houthis for military tracking. Meanwhile, Gaza continues to suffer intense Israeli air raids, with over 60 Palestinians killed in recent attacks amid worsening humanitarian conditions. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, Israelâs military campaign in Gaza escalates, causing massive civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Hamas Warns 'More Captures Coming' After Killing 5 Israeli Soldiers In Gaza | Netanyahu Shaken
In a meticulously planned operation, Hamas forces have dealt a devastating blow to the IDF, raising critical questions about Israel's strategy in the ongoing war. This report details the attack and its significant fallout.
In a major escalation in the Israel-Gaza war, Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for a deadly ambush in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. The operation involved a planned IED blast that targeted Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and injuring fourteen others. This incident represents a significant tactical victory for Hamas and a blow to Israel's military prestige. The fallen soldiers included four from the 97th Netzah Yehuda Battalion and one from the Northern Gaza Brigade, with the IDF officially naming Staff Sgt. Noam Musgadian and Sgt. Moshe Frech among the deceased.
Following the attack, Al-Qassam's spokesperson, Abu Obeida, released a defiant statement, warning of more Israeli losses to come. He declared the Beit Hanoun operation a "heavy blow" to Israel's ground capabilities and promised further captures of Israeli soldiers in future engagements. Obeida asserted that the resistance in Gaza remains strong and framed the ongoing conflict as a "war of attrition" that will continue to cost Israel both soldiers and international standing, calling the situation "Netanyahu's biggest mistake."
This attack occurred under complex circumstances. According to an i24 News report, the ambush was triggered when an IDF medical unit entered the area to evacuate soldiers wounded in a prior engagement. The incident's timing is also critical, as it coincides with indirect ceasefire talks being held in Qatar between Israeli and Hamas representatives. The event underscores the persistent challenge Israel faces in containing Hamas, even two years into the conflict, and adds immense pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. A report from RT News even claimed Netanyahu was furious upon hearing the news just before a dinner meeting with Donald Trump, highlighting the intense political pressure he is under.
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