Egypt Pledges Defense of Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions

Egypt has pledged to defend Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi attacks, with President Sisi seeking parliamentary authorization amid Iranian support for the rebels. Regional tensions are further highlighted by maritime attacks near Saudi Arabia and Yemen. In the West Bank, masked settlers allegedly attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and damaged a diplomatic vehicle, while Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely beaten during an olive harvest, prompting condemnation. In Gaza, the Health Ministry's 2025 mortality report has been published, with independent analysis questioning prior famine predictions. Meanwhile, Gil Hoffman's new book, 'The Blood Libel Machine,' argues Israel is losing a critical media war against rising antisemitism. Domestic political proposals and Greece's strategic partnership with Israel are also noted.

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