Middle East
US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares for ‘unprecedented attack’
May 27, 2025
US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares for ‘unprecedented attack’
Jerusalem CNN — US special envoy Steve Witkoff has told CNN that a ceasefire-hostage deal for Gaza is currently on…
‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism
May 26, 2025
‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism
CNN — The suspect accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers has a history of political activism, including denouncing corporate…
American charged with plot to throw Molotov cocktails at US embassy office in Israel
May 26, 2025
American charged with plot to throw Molotov cocktails at US embassy office in Israel
CNN — An American man was arrested Sunday after allegedly plotting to throw Molotov cocktails at a branch office of…
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
May 26, 2025
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
CNN — An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier released during a ceasefire-hostage deal has said one of her biggest fears…
Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality
May 26, 2025
Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality
CNN — The head of a new aid distribution program for Gaza, backed by the US and Israel, has resigned…
New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
May 25, 2025
New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
CNN — The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even…
US-Iran latest nuclear talks end with limited progress, as Tehran sources express skepticism
May 25, 2025
US-Iran latest nuclear talks end with limited progress, as Tehran sources express skepticism
Tehran, Iran CNN — Iran and the United States concluded a fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome on…
Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
May 25, 2025
Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
CNN — The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza blasted the newly-picked head of the Shin Bet security agency…
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children’s burned bodies arrived
May 25, 2025
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children’s burned bodies arrived
CNN — Dr. Alaa al-Najjar left her ten children at home on Friday when she went to work in the…
On the streets of Tehran, guarded hope and rising doubt as nuclear talks inch forward
May 24, 2025
On the streets of Tehran, guarded hope and rising doubt as nuclear talks inch forward
Tehran, Iran CNN — Depending on who you ask, a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United states is either…