Middle East

Commander says Iran’s people will punch US Secretary of State in the mouth

Commander says Iran’s people will punch US Secretary of State in the mouth

  A senior Iranian military commander poured scorn on US threats to tighten sanctions on Tuesday, saying the Islamic Republic’s…
Temporary ceasefire in Damascus militant pocket: Syrian state media

Temporary ceasefire in Damascus militant pocket: Syrian state media

  A temporary humanitarian ceasefire is in place to allow women, children and the elderly to evacuate the Islamic State-held…
Palestinian leader Abbas hospitalized: Palestinian officials

Palestinian leader Abbas hospitalized: Palestinian officials

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been hospitalized in the West Bank due to complications after minor surgery last week, a…
Muslim leaders call for international protection force for Palestinians

Muslim leaders call for international protection force for Palestinians

Muslim leaders called on Friday for an international force to be deployed to protect Palestinians after dozens of protesters were…
Israel keeps Gaza residents ‘caged in a toxic slum’: U.N.’s Zeid

Israel keeps Gaza residents ‘caged in a toxic slum’: U.N.’s Zeid

Israel has systematically deprived Palestinians of their human rights, with 1.9 million in Gaza “caged in a toxic slum from…
Hamas claims 50 of its members died in Monday’s clashes in Gaza

Hamas claims 50 of its members died in Monday’s clashes in Gaza

A senior member of Hamas’ political bureau said during a TV interview on Wednesday that 50 people killed by Israeli…
Pope condemns Gaza killings, says Middle East needs justice, peace

Pope condemns Gaza killings, says Middle East needs justice, peace

  Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the killing of Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border, saying the deaths would only lead…
Taliban battle into west Afghan city in new crisis for government

Taliban battle into west Afghan city in new crisis for government

  Taliban fighters with heavy weapons and night-vision equipment fought their way close to the center of the western city…
Gaza toll rises to 60 as fresh protests against Israel gather

Gaza toll rises to 60 as fresh protests against Israel gather

Palestinians were gathering Tuesday for fresh protests along the Gaza border, a day after Israeli forces killed dozens there as…
Trump’s Middle East policies fuel global worries for the region

Trump’s Middle East policies fuel global worries for the region

President Donald Trump’s prospects for brokering the Middle East peace “deal of the century” plunged ever deeper as the US…
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