Israeli embassy in Amman: Shooting leaves one dead
Craig TaylorA Jordanian is killed and two others wounded, including an Israeli, in the incident in Amman. BBC News – Middle East
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Three Israelis stabbed to death in West Bank attack
The victims were stabbed to death in an attack on a house in a West Bank settlement. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Trump ‘ends CIA arms programme for rebels’
US officials say the move is part of an effort to improve ties with Russia, Bashar al-Assad’s ally. BBC News – Middle East
Saudi-led bloc modifies demands to end Qatar crisis
The four states now want Doha to accept six principles on combating extremism and terrorism. BBC News – Middle East
Qatar crisis: UAE denies hacking news agency
The incident in late May helped spark the current diplomatic rift between Qatar and its neighbours. BBC News – Middle East
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s brother detained
Hossein Ferydoun failed to meet bail terms on unspecified financial issues, the judiciary says. BBC News – Middle East