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Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker

The Israeli military said Monday its forces demolished the home of a Palestinian accused of being behind a deadly blast in the West Bank last year. Israel says 22-year-old Qassem Barghouti carried out the attack in August, which killed 17-year-old Israeli Rina Shnerb and wounded her father...

Iran warship accidentally 'hit by missile' during exercises

An Iranian warship was accidentally hit by a missile during exercises in the Gulf of Oman, killing at least one, state television said Monday, amid tensions with the US in the waterway. The friendly fire incident involving the Konarak vessel occurred on Sunday afternoon near Bandar-e Jask,...

Churches in Lebanon welcome worshipers again

 Lebanon’s churches welcomed worshipers Sunday for the first time in nearly two months. Most churches were closed to the public to limit the spread of coronavirus, but Lebanese authorities have started easing restrictions that were imposed in March. Churches and mosques are now...

Are Israel and Hamas edging toward a prisoner swap?

Long-stalled negotiations on a prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas could be given fresh impetus by the coronavirus pandemic and the formation of a new Israeli government, analysts say. A deal, which would be the first in almost a decade, is not yet close...