Middle east news today

Here are some of the top news stories from the Middle East today:

Iran

• Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for the country's military to be strengthened in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the reimposition of sanctions. (BBC)
• Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has said that the country will not negotiate with the US unless it lifts its sanctions. (Al Jazeera)

Israel

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, a move that has been widely condemned by the international community. (Haaretz)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire from the territory. (AP)

Palestine

• The Palestinian Authority has announced that it will not participate in peace talks with Israel unless the US lifts its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (Ma'an)
• The UN has called for an investigation into the killing of a Palestinian journalist by Israeli forces in the West Bank. (UN News)

Syria

• The Syrian government has announced that it has regained control of the city of Aleppo, which was previously held by rebel forces. (SANA)
• The US has accused the Syrian government of using chemical weapons against its own people, and has threatened to take action if the allegations are proven. (Reuters)

Yemen

• The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, in response to a missile attack on a Saudi airport. (Al Jazeera)
• The UN has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions of people are at risk of famine and disease. (UN News)

Other news

• The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to build a new nuclear power plant, which will be the first in the region. (Gulf News)
• The Egyptian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel, which has sparked protests and calls for the government to resign. (Al Ahram)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the Middle East today.