Middle east news now
Here are some of the latest news updates 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)
- The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's central bank and its foreign minister, in response to the country's nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the region. (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 announced that it will withdraw its troops from northeastern Syria, allowing Turkish forces to launch a military operation against Kurdish-led forces in the region. (Source: The Washington Post)
Yemen
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The UN 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 host the next meeting of the Arab League, which is expected to focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional security issues. (Source: Gulf News)
- Egypt has launched a major crackdown on Islamist groups, arresting hundreds of people and shutting down several mosques and charities. (Source: The Associated Press)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from the Middle East.