Saudis warned of jail time for posting rumours after harassment claims
Craig TaylorWomen fear being silenced over claims of sexual harassment after a concert was cancelled in Riyadh. BBC News – Middle East
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Israeli ex-PM Netanyahu’s cases could be dropped in plea deal
The former prime minister is discussing terms which could see a dramatic end to his criminal trial. BBC News – Middle East
Palestinian-American man, 80, found dead after Israeli raid in West Bank
Omar Asad reportedly died following his arrest by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. BBC News – Middle East
Israel says it broke up Iranian spy network that recruited women
Four Israeli Jewish women of Iranian descent were allegedly paid thousands of dollars by a handler. BBC News – Middle East
Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran
Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, returns to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal. BBC News – Middle East
Saudi court orders first naming of man guilty of sexual harassment
The kingdom amended an anti-harassment law last year to allow for the public shaming of offenders. BBC News – Middle East