(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that rising concerns over the Strait of Hormuz may encourage countries to seek alternative energy transportation routes, potentially creating new opportunities for Israel to serve as a link to the Mediterranean. Speaking during an event in the Jordan Valley, Netanyahu argued that major powers have historically responded…
2026-05-30T15:07:05+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Beirut Hezbollah launched rockets, artillery rounds, and attack drones at Israeli military positions and towns in northern Israel throughout Saturday, while Israel intensified airstrikes across southern Lebanon and parts of the Beqaa Valley —even as military delegations from both countries held direct talks at the…
Pakistan has faced the challenges of volatile global energy markets for a long time, which have hampered the country´s capacity to develop economically and ensure energy security. Due to the disastrous Iran-US conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s long-standing weakness has become a strategic advantage. This presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance…
Per The Jerusalem Post, Ethiopia is looking to Israel and its “Start-Up Nation” model as it seeks to grow an AI and broader technology sector. Ethiopian Ambassador Tesfaye Yitayeh told The Jerusalem Post, “The bilateral relationship between our two countries is very good,” and described recent deepening ties. The Jerusalem Post reports Israeli companies are…
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Image: Mar Saba Monastery overlooking the Kidron Valley in the Judean Desert. Mar Saba, founded approximately 1,500 years ago, is considered the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world. The monastery was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1964, when the Vatican returned the remains of its founder, Saint Sabbas. Today, monks and pilgrims visiting…
The Middle East has once again become the center of global attention, dominating headlines across major international news platforms and generating some of the highest readership figures seen this year. From escalating tensions between Iran and the United States to growing concerns over regional security, energy markets, military alliances, and the risk of wider conflict,…
The relationship between Ethiopia and Israel stretches back thousands of years – to the days of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba – rooted in biblical tradition and strengthened over decades through diplomacy, migration, trade, and cultural exchange. Today, that relationship is increasingly being shaped by technology, investment, tourism, and innovation. Speaking with The…
30 May 2026 16:03 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that normalisation of relations between Türkiye and Israel depends on resolving the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution and ending the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking in an interview with the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, Fidan outlined Ankara’s conditions for restoring ties. “The conditions for…
Adam Hamawy, a staunch Israel critic, condemned antisemitism and accusations of dual loyalty days before he competes in the Democratic primary for a New Jersey congressional district on Tuesday. “As a Muslim, I understand what it feels like to face bigotry, to feel unsafe in your community and to have your loyalty to this country…
