Palestinians react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah

  • Uncertain whether a deal had been sealed to bring a halt to the seven-month war in Gaza
  • Palestinians in Rafah celebrated after announcement, hoping it meant the invasion would be averted
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Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israelis appear closer to Rafah offensive

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israelis appear closer to Rafah offensive

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Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 6, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia warns Israel against targeting Gaza’s Rafah

  • Warning came after Israel’s military ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to begin evacuating on Monday
By Arab News ·

Inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week to highlight Saudi talent to a global audience, official says

Inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week to highlight Saudi talent to a global audience, official says

  • ‘Initiative is a vibrant testament to our dedication to cultivating local talent,’ says Fashion Commission’s CEO
By Arab News ·

Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers

Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers

  • Erdogan on Monday declared Kariye Mosque reopened for worship, remotely during a ceremony at the presidential palace in the capital, Ankara
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Columbia University cancels main commencement after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University cancels main commencement after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests

  • Israel has killed more than 34,600 Palestinians, about two-thirds of them women and children, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-ruled territory
  • Similar encampments sprouted up elsewhere as universities struggled with where to draw the line between allowing free expression while maintaining safe and inclusive campuses
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Advocacy group ‘alarmed’ as journalists shot at in West Bank

Advocacy group ‘alarmed’ as journalists shot at in West Bank

  • Al-Araby TV workers were not injured but their equipment was destroyed
  • Ameed Shehade, Rabih Al-Monayar were wearing ‘Press’ vests at time of attack
By Arab News ·

Advocacy group ‘alarmed’ as journalists shot at in West Bank

Advocacy group ‘alarmed’ as journalists shot at in West Bank

  • Al-Araby TV workers were not injured but their equipment was destroyed
  • Ameed Shehade, Rabih Al-Monayar were wearing ‘Press’ vests at time of attack
By Arab News ·

Special Riyadh forum highlights importance of cultural identity and Arab heritage

Riyadh forum highlights importance of cultural identity and Arab heritage

  • Scholars, officials, experts explore and celebrate Arabian Peninsula
  • Katakura Kunio said that both Japanese and Islamic cultures had historic roots in promoting peace
By Hebshi Alshammari ·
Green Day announce Dubai gig

Green Day announce Dubai gig

By Arab News ·