Middle East
2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades. Nearly 70% were killed by Israel, report says
February 16, 2025
2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades. Nearly 70% were killed by Israel, report says
CNN — Last year was the deadliest for journalists in more than three decades, with the majority killed in the…
US intelligence agencies believe Israel is likely to strike Iranian nuclear facilities this year
February 15, 2025
US intelligence agencies believe Israel is likely to strike Iranian nuclear facilities this year
CNN — US intelligence agencies recently warned both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel will likely attempt to strike…
Three Israeli hostages freed after dispute threatened Gaza ceasefire
February 15, 2025
Three Israeli hostages freed after dispute threatened Gaza ceasefire
CNN — Three Israeli hostages have been freed from Gaza under a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after a…
Former Turkish PM proposes annexing Gaza Strip to Turkey
February 15, 2025
Former Turkish PM proposes annexing Gaza Strip to Turkey
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Wednesday proposed annexing the Gaza Strip to Turkey, with Gaza becoming an autonomous…
Israeli army raids West Bank cities, continues assault on Jenin
February 15, 2025
Israeli army raids West Bank cities, continues assault on Jenin
Israeli forces have continued their assault on the West Bank, intensifying its campaign against Jenin city and its camp for…
Iran is rearming its missile program and a ship of supplies just arrived from China, Western sources say
February 15, 2025
Iran is rearming its missile program and a ship of supplies just arrived from China, Western sources say
CNN — The first of two vessels carrying 1,000 tons of a Chinese-made chemical that could be a key component…
Israel announces names of three hostages set for Saturday release from Gaza
February 15, 2025
Israel announces names of three hostages set for Saturday release from Gaza
CNN — Israel has announced the names of the three hostages set to be released Saturday, in what would be…
“If Arab countries have a better plan for Gaza, that would be good”: US Secretary of State Rubio
February 14, 2025
“If Arab countries have a better plan for Gaza, that would be good”: US Secretary of State Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his country will give Arab countries a chance to come up with…
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned following dispute with Israel over Gaza ceasefire
February 13, 2025
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned following dispute with Israel over Gaza ceasefire
CNN — Hamas said it will release Israeli hostages as initially planned after holding “positive” talks with mediators, following a…
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
February 13, 2025
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
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