Middle East News

Spain, Morocco seek reset of testy relationship at Rabat summit
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the two countries agreed on a commitment of ‘mutual respect’.
Published On 2 Feb 2023
Israeli attorney general says Netanyahu must avoid legal overhaul
Gali Baharav-Miara says the Israeli Cabinet’s planned judicial changes risk giving government unbridled power.
Published On 2 Feb 2023
Sudan to ‘move forward’ with Israel on normalising relations
Sudan’s military, in charge since a 2021 coup, is seen as leading the effort towards establishing ties with Israel.
Published On 2 Feb 2023
Police ban planned Quran burning protest in Norway
Oslo police Inspector Martin Strand says demonstration in Norwegian capital ‘can’t go ahead due to security concerns’.
Published On 2 Feb 2023

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

The Memorandum of Understanding on Migration has been renewed despite mounting evidence of crimes against humanity.

Essential Middle East discusses Israeli punitive measures and growing fears of escalation in occupied territories.

The US is putting the onus on the Palestinian Authority to improve security in the West Bank, despite Israeli raids.

After years of drought, winter rains have brought some respite to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Officials say the seizure, the latest in the water surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, happened in January.

Drone attack targeted a military factory in Isfahan on Saturday night, causing minor damage, according to authorities.

Powerful explosions shake buildings and light up night sky as Israel bombs Gaza.

Abdelraouf Abuzeid was previously convicted in connection to a shooting that killed a USAID employee and his driver.

‘Amicable settlement’ ends a $2bn row over the safety of Europe’s premier long-haul jet.

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