Middle East

BBC

February 06, 2026

Israeli Intelligence Scandal: Cigarette Smuggling into Gaza Uncovered

Israeli reservist Bezalel Zini faces charges for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza, revealing vulnerabilities in security.

#Israel #Gaza #smuggling

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Saudi Satirist Awarded £3m After London Attack Linked to Saudi Leader

Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir wins £3m damages after attack linked to mocking Saudi leadership, raising questions about accountability.

#Saudi Arabia #Ghanem al-Masarir #satire

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Al Jazeera

February 06, 2026

Palestinian Activist Umer Khalid in Hospital Amid Hunger Strike

Activist Umer Khalid hospitalised after a hunger strike led to organ failure, highlighting the escalating risks faced by Palestine Action prisoners.

#Palestine #activism #hunger strike

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The New York Times

February 06, 2026

Yair Golan's Quest: Shaping Israel's Two-State Future

Yair Golan, an Israeli war hero to some and a traitor to others, seeks to reshape Israeli politics with his push for a two-state solution.

#Israel #two-state solution #Yair Golan

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Israel Considers Regime Change in Iran with Trump's Support

Israel's PM Netanyahu seeks US support for drastic action against Iran, eyeing regime change with Trump’s intervention.

#Israel #Iran #Netanyahu

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The New York Times

February 06, 2026

Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Protest Supporters Amid Unrest

Iran's government takes harsh measures against protest supporters with arrests and asset seizures, yet resilience persists.

#Iran #protests #geopolitics

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Al Jazeera

February 06, 2026

South Africa Organizes Civilian Flotilla to Gaza, Urges Caution

South African activists plan a massive Gaza-bound flotilla in March, cautioning against potential Israeli interception and increasing international tensions.

#Gaza #Israel #flotilla

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Iran Braces for Potential US Attack Repercussions: A New Era?

Iran's threat to respond to US attacks differently stems from tensions last summer, potentially leading to significant geopolitical shifts.

#Iran #US #geopolitics

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Al Jazeera

February 06, 2026

Israel's Controversial Use of Food as a War Tactic in Gaza

A new revelation shows Gaza's starvation may be a deliberate strategy to alter its societal structure, with dire implications.

#Gaza #Israel #food scarcity

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The Guardian

February 06, 2026

Lebanon Claims Israel's Herbicide Use Endangers Farmers' Health

Lebanon accuses Israel of using cancer-linked herbicides in South Lebanon, raising sovereignty and health concerns.

#Israel #Lebanon #herbicide

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The New York Times

February 06, 2026

Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Begins Hunger Strike in Prison

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Laureate, has initiated a hunger strike, protesting her imprisonment in Iran. This highlights ongoing human rights concerns.

#Iran #Narges Mohammadi #human rights

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The New York Times

February 05, 2026

Chevron's Strategic Move: Exploring New Ventures in Syria

Chevron's agreement to expand into Syria comes amidst geopolitical shifts in the region following recent government actions.

#Chevron #Syria #Oil and Gas

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