New Egyptian military chief sworn in
Craig TaylorEgypt’s new military chief and defence minister is sworn in, a day after Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi stands down to run for the presidency. BBC News – Middle East
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Egypt army head runs for presidency
Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi announces he is resigning as Egypt’s military chief in order to stand for the presidency. BBC News – Middle East
Brotherhood leader on trial in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leader and 682 others stand trial at a court in central Egypt, a day after it sentenced 528 people to death. BBC News – Middle East
Turkey downs Syrian military jet
Turkey shoots down a Syrian military jet it says violated its airspace, but Damascus condemns what it calls “blatant aggression”. BBC News – Middle East
Palestinians killed in Israeli raid
Israeli security forces shoot dead at least three Palestinians during an arrest operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. BBC News – Middle East
Death toll climbs in Lebanon clashes
At least two people have been killed in northern Lebanon bringing to 16 the death toll since clashes linked to the conflict in Syria began a week ago. BBC News – Middle East