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Middle East Political Tensions Escalate
Bahrain has jailed nine individuals for life, intensifying its crackdown on those suspected of ties to Iran. Meanwhile, Israel continues to block Gaza Muslims from the Hajj pilgrimage and France bans Israeli far-right minister Benny Gantz's ally Yoav Ben-Gvir.
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Al Jazeera
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
2026-05-24 14:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
France bans the Israeli far-right minister after his 'unspeakable' behaviour against arrested Gaza flotilla activists.
2026-05-24 14:01 UTC
Al Jazeera
Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
2026-05-24 14:16 UTC