Hamas Confirms Death of Field Commander Wassim Abdul Hadi
Hamas announced on Monday, November 17, 2025, the death of field commander Wassim Abdul Hadi due to Israeli gunfire, per Al-Qassam Brigades. No date for the strike was provided.
MiddleEast
Far-Right Allies Challenge Netanyahu on US-Backed Palestinian State Plan
Netanyahuâs coalition faces a crisis as far-right allies revolt over a US-backed UN draft endorsing a path to Palestinian statehood, risking early elections.
New Chapter for RMB in the Middle East
China’s push to internationalize the RMB gains momentum in the Middle East as UAE clearance banks clear over 900B yuan since 2016, with 864B in flows in the first nine months of 2025.
Iran seeks peaceful nuclear deal with US, vows no security compromise
Iranâs deputy foreign minister says Tehran seeks a âpeacefulâ nuclear deal with the US to end a decades-long dispute without compromising security, as talks stall since June.
Gaza Truce Enters Second Month, Straining Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan
A month into Gaza’s fragile truce, aid deliveries fall far below targets, hostage exchanges continue, and boundary disputes threaten Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Forensic Test Confirms Return of Israeli Soldier’s Remains Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
Forensic tests confirm Israeli soldier Hadar Goldinâs remains have been returned under a fragile Gaza ceasefire marking one month of truce and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Israel Launches Strikes on Hezbollah Sites in Southern Lebanon
Israel reports airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, releasing footage of the November 6 strikes targeting alleged military rebuild sites.
Israel Receives Remains of Another Gaza Hostage Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Israel received remains of another Gaza hostage, with exchanges pressing on amid fleeting violence and aid deliveries increasing.
Remains of U.S.-Israeli Soldier Itay Chen Returned by Hamas Amid Ceasefire
Hamas handed over the remains of 19-year-old U.S.-Israeli soldier Itay Chen in Gaza as part of a ceasefire exchange, marking the latest in hostage return efforts.
Khamenei Says Iran-US Dispute is Fundamental, Not Tactical
Ahead of Student Day, Iranâs Supreme Leader Khamenei said the Iran-US dispute is driven by fundamental differences and demanded an end to U.S. support for Israel and troop withdrawal.