Israeli soldiers patrol near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria.

Saudi Arabia says Israel’s Golan buffer zone seizure confirms continued Israeli violation of international law

  • Foreign Ministry statement said the move showed Israel’s determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of restoring its security, stability, and territorial integrity
By Arab News ·

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on December 9, 2024. (AFP)

Israeli PM says won’t stop Gaza war ‘now’

  • Netanyahu reiterated that he had set the goal of “the annihilation of Hamas, the elimination of its military and administrative capabilities” to prevent future attacks
By AFP ·

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday in Riyadh. (SPA) video

Saudi crown prince welcomes UK PM in Riyadh

  • Starmer, on his first visit to the region since winning power earlier this year, is due to visit Cyprus after leaving Riyadh
By Arab News ·

Israeli soldiers patrol near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria.

Saudi Arabia says Israel’s Golan buffer zone seizure confirms continued Israeli violation of international law

  • Foreign Ministry statement said the move showed Israel’s determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of restoring its security, stability, and territorial integrity
By Arab News ·

Syrian UN mission to continue working, condemns Israeli attacks

Syrian UN mission to continue working, condemns Israeli attacks

  • Mission instructed to continue its job in New York as part of effort ‘to maintain state institutions’
  • UN: Israel’s seizure of buffer zone inside Syria a violation of 1974 ceasefire deal
By Arab News ·

UN Security Council convenes over situation in Syria

UN Security Council convenes over situation in Syria

  • “The Council, I think, was more or less united on the need to preserve the territorial integrity and unity of Syria, to ensure the protection of civilians, to ensure that humanitarian aid is coming,” Russian UN ambassador Vassili Nebenzia told reporters
By AFP ·

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

  • “Since the start of the war on 7 October 2023, at least 138 Palestinian journalists have been killed,” the federation said
  • After the Middle East, the second most dangerous region for journalists was Asia with 20 killed, including six in Pakistan, five in Bangladesh and three in India
By AFP ·

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

  • “Since the start of the war on 7 October 2023, at least 138 Palestinian journalists have been killed,” the federation said
  • After the Middle East, the second most dangerous region for journalists was Asia with 20 killed, including six in Pakistan, five in Bangladesh and three in India
By AFP ·