The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-hayat/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:50:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png al-Hayat | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-hayat/ 32 32 Report: Gaza factions had agreed to scale back protests before rockets launched https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-gaza-factions-agreed-to-scale-back-protests-before-rockets-launched/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:40:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1944305 Arabic daily al-Hayat says Hamas and other groups had decided to curb violent rallies in order to give ceasefire negotiations a chance

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]]> Hezbollah may have pulled half its forces out of Syria — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-may-have-pulled-half-its-forces-out-of-syria-report/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:22:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1882978 Unnamed French source tells London-based Arab daily that Israel and the Lebanese terror group are in a de facto ceasefire

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]]> Are Abbas’s threats to quit part of a ploy to embarrass Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/are-abbass-threats-to-quit-part-of-a-ploy-to-embarrass-israel/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 17:42:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1246254 There are indications the PA president is planning to 'ambush' Israel at the UN this month by declaring Palestine an occupied state

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]]> Top PA, Hamas officials talk internal politics in Qatar https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-pa-hamas-officials-talk-internal-politics-in-qatar/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 05:45:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1245902 Mashaal and Erekat discuss upcoming PLO elections, with PA seeking participation of officials from Hamas-ruled Gaza

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]]> In first, Saudi women register to run in local elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-saudi-women-register-to-run-in-local-elections/ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:17:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1242256 Women still face 'major obstacles' to political participation, such as inability to travel freely, famous blogger says

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]]> Mashaal confirms Hamas holding truce talks with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/mashaal-israel-hamas-truce-talks-progressing/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:46:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1237274 Hamas leader acknowledges Tony Blair's role, says group 'does not seek wars, but resistance to occupation will continue'

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]]> Saudi FM to visit Russia for Syria talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-fm-to-visit-russia-for-syria-talks/ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:52:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1229789&preview_id=1229789 Al-Jubeir to meet counterpart Lavrov to discuss ongoing civil war, possible 'cooperation in fighting terrorism'

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]]> Saudi plan aims to get Iran, Hezbollah out of Syria — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-plan-aims-to-get-iran-hezbollah-out-of-syria-report/ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 07:47:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1229699 Al-Hayat says initiative to end civil war would also see halt in Saudi support for rebels, clear way for UN-supervised elections

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]]> Outrage in Mideast over IS killing of Jordan pilot https://www.timesofisrael.com/outrage-in-mideast-over-is-killing-of-jordan-pilot/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 13:44:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1133017 Arab leaders decry the horrific execution; 'Barbarity,' reads one newspaper headline

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]]> Israel said to warn Hezbollah against attacks abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-warn-hezbollah-against-attacks-abroad/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:27:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1127985&preview_id=1127985 Jerusalem sent message to Beirut that it would respond harshly to to a retaliatory assault, Arabic media reports

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]]> Iraqi PM: Islamic State leader injured in airstrike https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-pm-islamic-state-leader-injured-in-airstrike/ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:39:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1124921 Haider al-Abadi confirms 'caliph' of the jihadist group survives raid near Syrian border for the second time

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]]> PA paper: Creation of Israel ‘greatest crime in history’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-paper-creation-of-israel-greatest-crime-in-history/ Fri, 16 May 2014 01:40:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=981700 Official daily publishes op-ed decrying 'Zionist gangs' who invaded Palestine, says Jewish state a 'monstrosity'

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]]> ‘Netanyahu worried gov’t could fall if prisoners released’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-told-us-govt-could-fall-if-prisoners-released/ Sat, 29 Mar 2014 07:44:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=932058 US urged Abbas in vain to extend talks, telling him Israel fears coalition will disintegrate over Arab Israeli inmates, PA sources say

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]]> ‘Who moved my weapons?’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-moved-my-weapons/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:00:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=784636 Arab dailies report on Syrian opposition fragmentation while columnists eulogize Mandela, wondering why no Arab leader has yet emerged in his image

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]]> ‘Why is America ignoring us on Iran?’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-is-america-ignoring-us-on-iran/ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:32:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=758616 Arab columnists cannot figure out why the Obama administration is willingly going along with Iran's game of deception

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