A motocross rider performs a jump at the Saida Automotive Festival in the Lebanese southern port city of Sidon. AFP
A motocross rider performs a jump at the Saida Automotive Festival in the Lebanese southern port city of Sidon. AFP
A woman walks past shops damaged in attacks by pro-Syrian regime forces in the village of Kafr Nabl, in the southern Idlib province. AFP
A woman walks past shops damaged in attacks by pro-Syrian regime forces in the village of Kafr Nabl, in the southern Idlib province. AFP
Anti-government protesters run for cover while Iraqi security forces fire live ammunition in the air during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
Anti-government protesters run for cover while Iraqi security forces fire live ammunition in the air during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
Palestinian men undergo a physical fitness examination by Hamas' security at a police training centre in Gaza City for a chance to apply for police jobs. AFP
Palestinian men undergo a physical fitness examination by Hamas' security at a police training centre in Gaza City for a chance to apply for police jobs. AFP
A handout photo made available by the US Army shows US and Turkish military forces conducting the third ground combined joint patrol inside the security mechanism area in northeast Syria. US troops began withdrawing ahead of a Turkish operation in north-east Syria. EPA
A handout photo made available by the US Army shows US and Turkish military forces conducting the third ground combined joint patrol inside the security mechanism area in northeast Syria. US troops began withdrawing ahead of a Turkish operation in north-east Syria. EPA
Syrian Kurds take part in a demonstration against threats by Turkish threats in the town of Ras Al Ain in Syria's Hasakeh province near the Turkish border. Ankara had reiterated on October 5 an oft-repeated threat to launch an "air and ground" operation in Syria against a Kurdish militia it deems a terrorist group. AFP
Syrian Kurds take part in a demonstration against threats by Turkish threats in the town of Ras Al Ain in Syria's Hasakeh province near the Turkish border. Ankara had reiterated on October 5 an oft-repeated threat to launch an "air and ground" operation in Syria against a Kurdish militia it deems a terrorist group. AFP
Supporters of Tunisia's Ennahda party celebrate, after the party gained most votes in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to an exit poll by Sigma Conseil. Reuters
Supporters of Tunisia's Ennahda party celebrate, after the party gained most votes in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to an exit poll by Sigma Conseil. Reuters
Yemeni families south of Hodeidah receive aid from the UAE. WAM
Yemeni families south of Hodeidah receive aid from the UAE. WAM

The Middle East Framed - regional photography for October 7, 2019

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