Middle East
Jenin mayor likens Israeli military operation to war in Gaza
February 4, 2025
Jenin mayor likens Israeli military operation to war in Gaza
CNN — The mayor of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, told CNN on Monday that the Israeli assault on…
Toddler who has just days to live evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
February 4, 2025
Toddler who has just days to live evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
CNN — A Palestinian toddler forced to wait weeks for permission to leave Gaza for life saving medical treatment has…
‘It’s over, Dad’: Jubilant reunions as latest round of Israeli hostage releases passes smoothly
February 3, 2025
‘It’s over, Dad’: Jubilant reunions as latest round of Israeli hostage releases passes smoothly
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages from captivity in two orderly handover ceremonies that…
Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three hostages
February 3, 2025
Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three hostages
Israel has begun freeing Palestinian prisoners on Saturday from Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank, in the latest round…
Netanyahu blows past ceasefire talks deadline to confer with Trump
February 3, 2025
Netanyahu blows past ceasefire talks deadline to confer with Trump
Jerusalem CNN — A deadline to begin talks on extending Gaza’s ceasefire arrived Monday with the Israeli prime minister in…
“Our pleas have finally succeeded.” Palestinian mother shares bittersweet feeling as son prepares to leave Gaza
February 3, 2025
“Our pleas have finally succeeded.” Palestinian mother shares bittersweet feeling as son prepares to leave Gaza
Among the 50 sick or wounded Palestinians permitted to leave Gaza Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal was Al-Mu’tasim…
Gaza aid worker controversially charged with funding Hamas freed in latest prisoner release
February 2, 2025
Gaza aid worker controversially charged with funding Hamas freed in latest prisoner release
A former Gazan aid worker charged with funneling millions of dollars to militant group Hamas in a case disputed by…
Paramilitary group attacks an open market in Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding at least 158
February 2, 2025
Paramilitary group attacks an open market in Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding at least 158
Cairo Associated Press — An attack on an open market in the Sudanese city of Omdurman by a paramilitary group…
What is the Rafah crossing and why is it so important?
February 2, 2025
What is the Rafah crossing and why is it so important?
A few injured Palestinians trickled into Egypt Saturday through the Rafah crossing, a seismic and symbolic journey through a border…
Arab nations reject Trump’s call to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries
February 2, 2025
Arab nations reject Trump’s call to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries
CNN — A key group of Arab nations have said they “firmly” reject any efforts to resettle or evict Palestinians…