Middle east breaking news now
Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from the Middle East:
Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Israeli forces have killed at least 10 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including a pregnant woman and two children, in the past 24 hours, according to Palestinian health officials. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas positions and infrastructure, in response to rocket fire from the territory. (Source: Reuters)
Iran
- Iran has announced that it will increase its uranium enrichment levels to 20%, a move that is likely to further escalate tensions with the United States and other Western powers. (Source: BBC News)
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a missile attack on a US military base in Iraq, in response to the killing of a top Iranian military commander by the US earlier this month. (Source: CNN)
Syria
- The Syrian government has launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas in the northwestern province of Idlib, killing dozens of civilians and displacing thousands of people. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US has imposed sanctions on several Syrian government officials and entities, in response to the government's alleged use of chemical weapons against its own citizens. (Source: Reuters)
Yemen
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital city of Sana'a, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a major humanitarian crisis, with millions of people at risk of famine and disease. (Source: The Guardian)
Other News
- The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will withdraw its troops from Yemen, in a move that is seen as a significant shift in the country's foreign policy. (Source: The National)
- The Egyptian government has arrested several prominent opposition figures, including a former presidential candidate, in a crackdown on dissent. (Source: The New York Times)
Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up to date.