Middle East: news & fact-checks

Israel orders West Bank closure after soldiers killed in attack

• Sky News: Israel orders army to prepare to fully close West Bank after two soldiers killed in shooting 8 h ago
• Fox News: Two suspected gunmen dead, two IDF soldiers killed in West Bank shooting 8 h ago
• ABC News (Australia): Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack on West Bank military checkpoint 8 h ago
• DW: Israel orders home demolitions after soldiers killed in West Bank 8 h ago
• NBC News: Israel orders ‘full lockdown’ of West Bank after deadly shootings 7 h ago
• The Irish Times: Israeli government orders army to prepare for full closure of West Bank 7 h ago
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Netanyahu says Israel will demolish homes after 'soldiers killed in West Bank attack'

• RTÉ: Israel demolishes homes in West Bank after fatal attack 8 h ago
• NPR: Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack 6 h ago
• CBS News: Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops 3 h ago
• The Hindu: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure, warns of major military operation after attack kills Israeli soldiers 2 h ago
• ABC News (Australia): Netanyahu orders major West Bank offensive after Hebron attack 2 h ago
• The Guardian: Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed 2 h ago
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Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

• The Hindu: Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz 1 d ago
• The Globe and Mail: Seven oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz as fears of all-out war return 1 d ago
• Global News (Canada): Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares 1 d ago
• Euronews: Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war between US and Iran 1 d ago
• PBS NewsHour: Iran says 7 oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news 17 h ago
• SBS News: Iran says seven oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz in largest single-day record 14 h ago

Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours

• Kyiv Post: Russian Attacks Kill 4 Civilians, Injure at Least a Dozen Across Ukraine in Overnight Drone Strike 1 d ago
• Euronews: Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine after US envoy meets Putin 1 d ago
• Africanews: Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours 1 d ago
• The Irish Times: Israel kills at least four people in latest attacks on Gaza Strip 1 d ago
• Dawn: Russia, Ukraine trade attacks after US envoy meets Putin 13 h ago

U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

• Global News (Canada): U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks 1 d ago
• SBS News: US orders embassy staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks 1 d ago
• The Hindu: Oil rises as U.S. orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions 1 d ago
• The Guardian: Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks 1 d ago
• The New York Times: Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave 22 h ago

Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election

• Dawn: West Bank attack wounds 5 Israelis as Netanyahu cancels events 8 h ago
• South China Morning Post: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack on Israelis ends in gun battle 8 h ago
• Le Monde (English): Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election 6 h ago
• The Straits Times: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds five Israelis before election 6 h ago

Trump’s Gamble to End the Iran War

• The Atlantic: Trump’s Gamble to End the Iran War 18 h ago
• Hindustan Times: 'May go a little further': Trump warns of escalation in West Asia war; Iran threatens wider retaliation 9 h ago
• CBS News: Trump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another year 41 min ago

Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil prices

• CBS News: Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil prices 17 h ago
• The Guardian: Oil price rises above $115 a barrel amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran 3 h ago
• The Telegraph: Oil hits five-month high amid fears of fresh strikes on Iran 59 min ago

Israeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in the West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen dead

• The Times of Israel: 2 soldiers killed in West Bank shooting; IDF believes Palestinian gunmen planned larger attack 5 h ago
• The New York Times: Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say 2 h ago
• PBS NewsHour: Israeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in the West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen dead 1 h ago

Iran war could worsen after US midterms

• The Straits Times: Iran war could worsen after US midterms 8 h ago
• Al Jazeera: ‘Foreign policy is the economy’: How Iran war is shaping US midterm vote 42 min ago

Saudis intercept more drones as conflict with Houthis spirals

• Dawn: Saudis intercept more drones as conflict with Houthis spirals 1 d ago
• Africanews: Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis 1 h ago

Iranian men to go on trial next year over alleged plot to target UK Jewish community

• The Straits Times: Iranian men to go on trial next year over alleged plot to target UK Jewish community 2 h ago
• The Times of Israel: Iranian men to go on trial next year over alleged plot to target UK Jewish community 2 h ago

Netanyahu threatens ‘aggressive’ offensive after West Bank shooting

• Financial Times: Netanyahu threatens ‘aggressive’ offensive after West Bank shooting 3 h ago
• CBS News: Netanyahu announces Israel will lock down part of West Bank after shooting 2 h ago

All 14 Indians in yacht incident off Yemen coast reported safe: Embassy

• Hindustan Times: Trying to establish 'facts' about incident 'apparently' involving Indians on yacht off Yemen coast: India 13 h ago
• The Hindu: All 14 Indians in yacht incident off Yemen coast reported safe: Embassy 5 h ago

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera

• Euronews: Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera 6 h ago
• Africanews: Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera 6 h ago

Above Iran’s Capital, a Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell

• The New York Times: Above Iran’s Capital, a Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell 19 h ago
• The Straits Times: Above Iran’s capital, a Trump impersonator dances in a jail cell 8 h ago

Gadi Eisenkot - Israel's 'not Netanyahu' candidate

• The Hindu: In Israel, Eisenkot tries quiet appeal to oust Netanyahu 1 d ago
• RTÉ: Gadi Eisenkot - Israel's 'not Netanyahu' candidate 11 h ago

U.S. Reportedly Considering Major Strikes on Iran After Midterms

• The Irish Times: US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after midterm elections 1 d ago
• TIME: U.S. Reportedly Considering Major Strikes on Iran After Midterms 1 d ago

Two dead, eight injured in Saudi airport attack

• RTÉ: Two dead, eight injured in Saudi airport attack 1 d ago
• The Hindu: Saudi civil aviation says one killed, eight injured in attack on King Fahd airport 1 d ago

Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz

• Euronews: Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz 1 d ago
• Africanews: Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz 1 d ago

Oil hits $117 for first time since April on fears of flare-up in Iran hostilities

• Financial Times: Oil hits $117 for first time since April on fears of flare-up in Iran hostilities 27 min ago

Yes, Israeli settlers are ripping up West Bank olive trees – but this video is fake

• France 24: Yes, Israeli settlers are ripping up West Bank olive trees – but this video is fake 37 min ago

India Can Play A Big Role In Bringing Peace To Middle East: Iranian Leader

• NDTV: India Can Play A Big Role In Bringing Peace To Middle East: Iranian Leader 43 min ago

Italy calls for release of five activists held by Israel in West Bank

• The Straits Times: Italy calls for release of five activists held by Israel in West Bank 56 min ago

Fact Check: FAKE AI-Generated Charlie Hebdo Cover On French Protests Does NOT Show Oct. 21, 2026, Issue -- Or Any Other Issue

Claim reviewed: Image shows real cover of Charlie Hebdo with cartoon about French riots involving Free Palestine vs. free stuff. — attributed by the checker to x.com

Videos Show The Execution Of The Bangladeshi Couple In Saudi Arabia? Here’s The Fact Check.

Claim reviewed: The videos show the recent execution of the Bangladeshi couple in Saudi Arabia.

Old Video Falsely Shared As Showing Execution Of Two Bangladeshi Nationals In Saudi Arabia

The viral footage documents an execution reported in January 2015 and is unrelated to the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Saudi Arabia in October 2026.

Does This Photo Show Bangladeshi Nationals Who Were Executed In Saudi Arabia?

The viral photograph shows Egyptian bloggers. It has been falsely linked to the two Bangladeshi nationals who were executed in Saudi Arabia in October 2026.

France Protests: AI-Generated Video Viral As Showing Palestinian Flag Being Unfurled Atop Eiffel Tower

The viral video claiming that a Palestinian flag was raised at the top of the Eiffel Tower amid the protests in France is AI-generated.

Fact Check: Video Of Palestinian Flag at Tower of Pisa Does Not Show October 2026 Italian Protests -- It's From 2023

Claim reviewed: Video of Palestinian flag being hung from Leaning Tower of Pisa is from October 2026 protests — attributed by the checker to x.com

Fact Check: FAKE Photo Shows Netanyahu In Front Of Whiteboard Plan Involving "SPAIN" -- Generated With OpenAI

Claim reviewed: Real photo shows Netanyahu in front of a plan on a whiteboard that involves "SPAIN" — attributed by the checker to x.com

Video of Palestine and Jordan flags flying from top of Eiffel Tower is AI-generated

Claim reviewed: A video shows people hanging large Palestinian and Jordanian flags from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

JD Vance falsely blames Biden policy for high gas prices. Iran war is mainly to blame.

“The biggest reason why gas prices are so high is because when Joe Biden was president, we had about 20% of American refining capacity that went offline.”

Are US stores selling 3D-printed salmon manufactured by Israeli company?

Claim reviewed: Some grocery stores in the U.S. are selling 3D-printed salmon meat manufactured by an Israeli company.

Fact Checking: Palestinian Rainwater Collection Restrictions

Claim reviewed: Untitled Snippet contains facts