Sinwar’s killing boosts Netanyahu but still no sign of war ending

On June 06, 2025, Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and East Jerusalem celebrated Eid al-Adha amidst ongoing Israeli bombardment, military raids, and severe restrictions affecting their communities. The event was marked by prayers held on the ruins of destroyed homes and mosques in Gaza City, illustrating the profound impact of the conflict on daily life. The images captured by Mohammad Asad for the Middle East Monitor highlight the resilience of the Palestinian people...

SummaryIran condemned US President Donald Trump's travel ban affecting several countries, including Iran, characterizing it as a demonstration of "deep hostility" towards Iranians and Muslims and a violation of international law. The ban, which is set to begin on Monday, will prevent citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Iran, from entering the US, with Trump justifying the action as necessary for national security. This move echoes a similar travel restriction implemented during Trump's...

The Lebanese army announced that Israel rejected its proposal to inspect sites in southern Beirut to prevent air strikes, warning that ongoing ceasefire violations could jeopardize cooperation with the UN monitoring mechanism. Israel launched multiple air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburb and Ain Qana, marking a significant escalation in attacks, despite a ceasefire established in November 2024. The Lebanese military condemned these actions, stating that nearly 3,000 Israeli violations have occurred since the ceasefire, resulting...

In southern Tunisia, Latifa Frifita leads a women-driven initiative centered on camel milk, launching the country's first camel milk pasteurisation unit, ChameLait, in 2023. This project, supported by biochemist Amel Sboui's patented pasteurisation method, aims to improve local economies by promoting camel milk's health benefits while addressing high unemployment and poverty rates in the region. As demand for the product grows, Frifita plans to expand operations and establish a camel milk collection center by 2025,...

On the first day of Eid al-Adha, the Israeli army intensified its attacks on Gaza, issuing evacuation orders for several neighborhoods in northern Gaza while planning to bombard civilian infrastructure, despite no rockets being fired from the region. Israeli spokesperson Avichay Adraee warned residents of blocks 608, 609, 615, and 616 to evacuate immediately, as these areas had already been home to previously displaced Palestinians. Since October 2023, Israel's offensive has reportedly resulted in nearly...

Trump’s First 100 Days in OfficeAsharq al-Awsat, London, May 25For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In his first 100 days, President Trump signed numerous executive orders and proposed ambitious goals, including tariffs on imports, notably from China, aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and revenue. This aggressive trade policy triggered global economic uncertainty, contributing to an economic recession in the U.S. and raising questions about Trump's confrontational diplomatic style and intentions to...