Lebanon: A country plunged into darkness
Craig TaylorLebanon’s ongoing crisis has plunged the country into darkness, with some experiencing power cuts for 20 hours a day. BBC News – Middle East
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Egypt accused of covering up extrajudicial executions
Security forces have falsely claimed that suspects are dying in shoot-outs, Human Rights Watch says. BBC News – Middle East
Six Palestinian prisoners escape Israeli jail through tunnel
Israel launches a huge manhunt after six militants dig their way out of the high-security jail. BBC News – Middle East
Yemen war: Saudis intercept Houthi missiles – defence ministry
Two children are injured by shrapnel, Riyadh says, in an attack the Houthis say targeted Saudi oil. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: What Israel tells us about the way out of the pandemic
Third jabs given as part of a booster programme are beginning to dampen the latest Covid surge. BBC News – Middle East
Islamic State ‘Beatles’ member pleads guilty over US hostage deaths
Alexanda Kotey is on trial for his involvement in the murders of US journalists and relief workers. BBC News – Middle East