US attacks Iran-backed militia bases in Iraq and Syria
Craig TaylorThe strikes, which reportedly killed 25 fighters, were in retaliation for an attack on an Iraqi base. BBC News – Middle East
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Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu comfortably wins party leadership challenge
Challenger Gideon Saar concedes defeat, pledging to now rally behind Benjamin Netanyahu. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: More than 235,000 people flee rebel-held Idlib region
The UN says a government advance on rebel-held Idlib has had “devastating consequences”. BBC News – Middle East
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu in party leadership challenge
It is seen as the most serious challenge in years to Benjamin Netanyahu’s position at Likud’s helm. BBC News – Middle East
US stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt
The move follows the deaths of US-trained dogs due to negligence – one died of heat stroke. BBC News – Middle East
Google and Apple remove alleged UAE spy app ToTok
ToTok says it is a temporary technical issue and it will be back in the near future with more features. BBC News – Middle East