Netflix: Saudi Arabia and GCC warn streaming giant over violating ‘Islamic values’
Craig TaylorThe offending content was not specified – but state TV highlighted two teenage girls kissing. BBC News – Middle East
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Mada Masr: Four journalists charged over Egypt news article
Independent news outlet Mada Masr’s editor and three colleagues are accused of spreading false news. BBC News – Middle East
Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber-attack
Albania and the US accuse Iran of hiring hackers to paralyse public services and steal state data. BBC News – Middle East
Shireen Abu Aqla: Israel says ‘high probability’ soldier killed reporter
An Israeli military probe concludes it is likely a soldier shot Shireen Abu Aqla “by mistake”. BBC News – Middle East
Hamas executes two ‘Israel collaborators’ in Gaza
The men had given Israel information which had led to the killing of Palestinians, a statement says. BBC News – Middle East
Iran says it seized US surface drones from Red Sea
The unmanned surface drones were later released after Iran claimed they were a risk to maritime safety. BBC News – Middle East