Middle East
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
March 16, 2025
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
CNN — At least nine people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia,…
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
March 15, 2025
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during…
In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
March 15, 2025
In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside…
‘Bridging the gap’ – US issues new proposal for Gaza ceasefire
March 15, 2025
‘Bridging the gap’ – US issues new proposal for Gaza ceasefire
The US has proposed a “bridge the gaps” plan aimed at extending the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip through April…
Hamas says it is prepared to release American-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
March 15, 2025
Hamas says it is prepared to release American-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
CNN — Hamas said it is prepared to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the bodies of four dual nationals…
US and Iraqi forces kill ISIS chief of global operations, officials say
March 15, 2025
US and Iraqi forces kill ISIS chief of global operations, officials say
CNN — US forces working with Iraqi intelligence and security services killed a high-profile leader of the Islamic State in…
Hamas agrees to US-backed proposal, Israel remains unmoved
March 14, 2025
Hamas agrees to US-backed proposal, Israel remains unmoved
In his first comment after Hamas agreed to release Israeli dual-nationality prisoners, the Prime Minister of the occupation government, Benjamin…
Trump says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians,’ weeks after saying they should be moved to Arab states
March 13, 2025
Trump says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians,’ weeks after saying they should be moved to Arab states
CNN — US President Donald Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza were further shrouded in confusion on Wednesday when…
Israel acknowledges possible forced use of civilians in Gaza military operations, launches investigation
March 13, 2025
Israel acknowledges possible forced use of civilians in Gaza military operations, launches investigation
CNN — The Israeli military is investigating soldiers’ use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during operations in Gaza, the…
No medical equipment allowed into Gaza since start of war
March 13, 2025
No medical equipment allowed into Gaza since start of war
The Director-General of Hospitals in the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Mohammed Zaqout, confirmed that Israel has not allowed the entry…