Middle East
Israel warns Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw in south
January 6, 2025
Israel warns Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw in south
CNN — Israel warned on Sunday that the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah could collapse if the Iran-backed group does not…
Israeli soldiers face growing risk of arrest abroad after Gaza service
January 6, 2025
Israeli soldiers face growing risk of arrest abroad after Gaza service
CNN — A former Israeli soldier on vacation in Brazil fled the country suddenly after a case was brought against…
Up to 88 Palestinians killed, 208 injured in five new massacres at the Gaza Strip
January 6, 2025
Up to 88 Palestinians killed, 208 injured in five new massacres at the Gaza Strip
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Sunday that the Israeli army has committed five massacres within 24…
ISIS no longer rules a territory. But its recruits still pose a global threat
January 5, 2025
ISIS no longer rules a territory. But its recruits still pose a global threat
CNN — It’s many years since ISIS, also known as Islamic State, held sway over much of Syria and northern…
Family of hostage in latest Hamas video urges Netanyahu to take ‘opportunity to bring them back’
January 5, 2025
Family of hostage in latest Hamas video urges Netanyahu to take ‘opportunity to bring them back’
CNN — The family of a hostage who appears in the latest video released by Hamas has called on Israeli…
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
January 5, 2025
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
CNN — The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of…
Israel considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Trump’s inauguration
January 4, 2025
Israel considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Trump’s inauguration
CNN — Israel is considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Donald Trump comes into office later this month in…
Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage
January 4, 2025
Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage
CNN — Syria’s new government is facing backlash after announcing changes to the school curriculum, including introducing what some critics…
Huthi forces announce carrying out two military operations against Israel
January 4, 2025
Huthi forces announce carrying out two military operations against Israel
The Huthi rebel group in Yemen announced launching two operations against Israeli military targets using missiles and drones in response…
Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
January 4, 2025
Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
Damascus, Syria CNN — People in the Jaramana suburb of Damascus always thought something strange was happening at the nearby…