DOHA/TEHRAN -- Qatar said it intercepted multiple Iranian missiles over its capital, Doha, on Monday, in an attack Tehran claimed was aimed at U.S. forces at the Al Udeid Air Base, sparking swift condemnation from across the Arab world.
Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry, confirmed the interception and denounced the attack as "a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar." He said the base had been evacuated ahead of the strike and no casualties were reported. (Qatar-Iran-US Base-Attack)
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GAZA -- At least 17 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces on Monday while waiting for food near two aid distribution centers in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said.
In addition, the Israeli army issued new evacuation orders for the city of Khan Younis, saying it is "operating with extreme force to destroy the terrorist organizations in the area and will attack any site used for launching rockets." (Israel-Gaza-Conflict)
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JERUSALEM -- Israeli police have arrested three citizens suspected of espionage and security-related offenses on behalf of Iran, authorities said on Monday, as the exchange of air raids between the two countries entered its 11th day.
The three unrelated cases include a 19-year-old resident of central Israel who, according to a police statement, was arrested on suspicion of sharing classified information with an Iranian operative during the ongoing conflict. The investigation is being conducted in coordination with the Shin Bet internal security agency. (Israel-Iran-Conflict)
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CAIRO -- Countries in the Middle East have strongly condemned a suicide bombing Sunday evening at a church in the Syrian capital Damascus, decrying it as an act of terrorism and warning of its potential to inflame regional tensions.
The blast, which struck during prayers, killed at least 25 people and wounded over 60 others. Syria's interior authorities on Monday said they had arrested several suspects involved in the attack, claiming they were affiliated with the Islamic State group, which has not yet claimed responsibility. (Syria-Bombing-Condemnation) ■
