Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday

The U.S. military’s search-and-rescue operation for a missing American airman entered its second day. The Israeli military struck a major petrochemical complex in Iran.

By Ashley Ahn

A strategy ‘to make life intolerable’: Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank

The Taybeh community has survived crusaders and the Ottoman and British empires, but the latest attacks leave its future in question Taybeh, a small hilltop town in the heart of the West Bank is one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. After increasing attacks from Israeli settlers it now feels itself under siege and is fighting for its very existence. The town’s ancient Greek name was Ephraim where, according to the gospels, Jesus hid with his disciples from the Jewish religious...

By Julian Borger in Taybeh

Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque

Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque sees intensified control, with Israeli measures resembling policies applied at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

China’s growing North Africa presence a structural challenge for Europe

China’s investments in North Africa have intensified in 2026, building on long-standing Belt and Road Initiative frameworks while accelerating amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. With 40-50 per cent of China’s seaborne oil imports traditionally passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now blocked to most container traffic, Beijing has sought to diversify energy sources away from Gulf Arab states. For more than a decade, Beijing has pursued deeper engagement across the Middle East and Nor...

By Bob Savic

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Over 1.1 million Lebanese have fled their homes due to fighting in the south of the country and Israeli bombing of Beirut's suburbs. DW met a family struggling to preserve a sense of normality in tough conditions.

Strikes in Lebanon: Israeli army orders evacuation of the city of Tyre

Olivia Bizot has more.

By FRANCE24

IDF backs officer who said only Lebanese government could disarm Hezbollah - Haaretz

IDF backs officer who said only Lebanese government could disarm Hezbollah  Haaretz

Israel says will strike Lebanon-Syria border crossing - The Straits Times

Israel says will strike Lebanon-Syria border crossing  The Straits Times

Israeli strikes hit hospital, homes in south Lebanon

• UN official says Israeli forces destroy 17 surveillance cameras linked agency’s office in Naqura • Indonesia receives bodies of three peacekeepers slain by Israel BEIRUT: Israel’s military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday, severely damaging buildings and a major hospital, as international tensions escalated over the safety of United Nations peacekeepers caught in the crossfire. As Indonesia received the bodies of three of its UN peacekeepers killed while...

By none@none.com (Agencies)

IDF recovers remains of soldier killed in War of Independence after 78 years

The remains of Pvt. Dov Permat, an Israeli soldier killed in 1948, have been found nearly 78 years later, bringing closure to his family and honoring his sacrifice.

Israel targets hospital in Lebanon, destroys more bridges - Region - World - Ahram Online

Israel targets hospital in Lebanon, destroys more bridges - Region - World  Ahram Online

US-Israeli strikes on petrochemical hub kills 5 – Iran official

An Iranian official said five people were killed after US-Israeli strikes on Saturday targeted a petrochemical hub in the southwest, according to ISNA news agency. The post US-Israeli strikes on petrochemical hub kills 5 – Iran official appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Explosion at Israeli Center in Nijkerk draws condemnation from Mayor, officials

The mayor of Nijkerk and nearby residents expressed concern and solidarity after an

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Israel army urges evacuation of Syria-Lebanon crossing ahead of strikes - Naharnet

Israel army urges evacuation of Syria-Lebanon crossing ahead of strikes  Naharnet

Zionists strike Lebanese city - Kuwait Times

Zionists strike Lebanese city  Kuwait Times

Lebanon: Two girls killed in Israeli airstrikes, Israeli soldier killed - Seneweb

Lebanon: Two girls killed in Israeli airstrikes, Israeli soldier killed  Seneweb