NewsNewsMiddle EastBiden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous'US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous".4 hrs agoMiddle EastGardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".19 hrs agoMiddle EastUS vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolutionFourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.1 day agoMiddle EastUS envoy in Israel after progress on Hezbollah ceasefireAfter a second day of talks in Lebanon, Amos Hochstein says he will “to try to bring this to a close”.1 day agoWorldIsraeli strikes on Syria's Palmyra kill 36, state media sayA UK-based monitor says the strikes hit a weapons depot other locations linked to Iran-backed fighters.1 day agoMiddle EastGardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'Ordinary 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overnight, medics and local media say.18 hrs agoMiddle East19 hrs agoGardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".19 hrs agoMiddle East20 hrs agoBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel's controversial leaderIsrael's longest serving leader has faced trial and the deadliest attack in the country's history.20 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoUS vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolutionFourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoIsraeli strikes on Syria's Palmyra kill 36, state media sayA UK-based monitor says the strikes hit a weapons depot other locations linked to Iran-backed fighters.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoBeirut: Meet the TikTokers filming destroyed homesIn Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoVirtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN saysThe UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.2 days agoMiddle East