Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape
Craig TaylorIsrael’s foreign ministry says six citizens were arrested on suspicion of raping a British tourist. BBC News – Middle East
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Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence
PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots. BBC News – Middle East
Palestinian shot in back of head puts Israel’s use of force under scrutiny
Ameed al-Jaghoub was unarmed and apparently going to help a wounded man when he was hit. BBC News – Middle East
Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge
A group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. BBC News – Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
The desert kingdom’s vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. BBC News – Middle East
Three hanged for Iraq bombing that killed more than 300 people
The 2016 attack on a shopping centre in Baghdad was the worst since the US-led invasion in 2003. BBC News – Middle East