Three Palestinian militants killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops
Craig TaylorIsrael says they opened fire on troops during an Israeli operation in the West Bank. BBC News – Middle East
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US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid
Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say. BBC News – Middle East
Israel Palestinians: Court finds Gaza aid worker guilty of diverting funds to Hamas
An Israeli court finds World Vision’s Gaza head Mohammed Halabi guilty of aiding the militant group. BBC News – Middle East
Buzz Lightyear film banned from cinemas by UAE
Disney’s Toy Story spin-off, which contains a same-sex kiss, won’t be shown in the country’s cinemas. BBC News – Middle East
Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca
The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents. BBC News – Middle East
Qatar World Cup 2022: German ex-football star says host’s treatment of gay people is unacceptable
Oliver Bierhoff says the World Cup host’s treatment of gay people is “absolutely unacceptable”. BBC News – Middle East