Category: 3. Middle East

ADEN, Yemen (AP) — The airspace of war-torn Yemen was briefly closed Monday, an official said, as tensions escalated in the country’s south after a separatist group, backed by the United Arab Emirates, took over an oil-rich region in a…

By Alexander Dziadosz

CAIRO, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles and an AI-powered navigation system were among the wares displayed at one of Africa and the Middle East’s biggest arms expos, as defence companies jostle to break…

US forces stationed at the Kiryat Gat facility where the ceasefire in Gaza is being monitored have reportedly accused their Israeli counterparts of conducting widespread surveillance of those working there.

The Israel Defense Forces called…

KINSHASA, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said in a speech to lawmakers on Monday that Rwanda is already violating its commitments under a peace deal mediated by Washington, undermining efforts to end fighting in the east.

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Iran’s judiciary said Monday that a dual national arrested during the recent 12-day war with Israel has been referred to trial on charges of spying for the enemy.

The judiciary’s Mizan Online news agency did not name the defendant,…

By Michal Yaakov Itzaki and Rami Amichay

MEITAR, Israel, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The mother of the last hostage in Gaza says Israel will not heal until he or his remains are brought home, and that the next phase of a peace plan should not proceed until…

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

Former Syrian…