Middle East
How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
January 16, 2025
How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
Washington CNN — When Qatar’s prime minister emerged Wednesday to declare — at long last — that a ceasefire-for-hostage deal…
46,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza – but the true number may be much higher
January 16, 2025
46,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza – but the true number may be much higher
Israel’s 15-month war in Gaza, launched in response to Hamas’ October 7 attack, has decimated large swathes of the enclave…
Israeli airstrike kills and injures 18 Palestinians in Gaza
January 16, 2025
Israeli airstrike kills and injures 18 Palestinians in Gaza
Arab media reported on Wednesday that an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Sheikh Radwan area north of Gaza…
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
January 15, 2025
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The Israeli government and Hamas say they are in the final stages of indirect talks…
Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
January 15, 2025
Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
CNN — The top judge at the International Court of Justice Nawaf Salam has been designated Lebanon’s next prime minister…
At least 54 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Tuesday as mediators say ceasefire deal is near
January 15, 2025
At least 54 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Tuesday as mediators say ceasefire deal is near
At least 54 people were killed across Gaza on Tuesday, according to local authorities, as mediators say a ceasefire-for-hostages deal…
Trump’s return is a major factor in emerging ceasefire deal, former Israeli diplomat says
January 15, 2025
Trump’s return is a major factor in emerging ceasefire deal, former Israeli diplomat says
US President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration is a major reason why a Gaza truce is closer than ever to being…
Qatar’s Emir discussed Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations with US representatives on Monday
January 14, 2025
Qatar’s Emir discussed Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations with US representatives on Monday
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with two representatives from the United States to review the…
Israeli far-right minister rallies support to collapse Netanyahu government over emerging Gaza deal
January 14, 2025
Israeli far-right minister rallies support to collapse Netanyahu government over emerging Gaza deal
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has urged a fellow far-right minister to join him in threatening to collapse…
US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months
January 14, 2025
US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months
Jerusalem CNN — American officials believe a ceasefire and hostages release deal in the Israel-Hamas war is now in sight,…