Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of pursuing an "extremist, occupying mentality". The fifth exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees under the Gaza ceasefire agreement takes place at the weekend. Lebanon forms a new government.
Listen to these stories on Trending Middle East.
- Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's 'extremist, occupying mentality' in growing row over housing Palestinians
- Israel frees 183 Palestinian detainees after Hamas releases three more hostages in fifth Gaza ceasefire swap
- Lebanon's PM packs cabinet with heavy hitters from business and finance world
This episode features Patrick Ryan, assistant news editor.
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