Middle East
Iran accuses detained British couple of spying
February 20, 2025
Iran accuses detained British couple of spying
Tehran, Iran AP — Iranian authorities have accused a British couple detained in the country since January of spying, state…
Hamas hands bodies of four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza, including Bibas children and their mother
February 20, 2025
Hamas hands bodies of four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza, including Bibas children and their mother
CNN — Hamas on Thursday handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza — the first time…
Israel demolishes West Bank apartment buildings as military campaign displaces tens of thousands of Palestinians
February 19, 2025
Israel demolishes West Bank apartment buildings as military campaign displaces tens of thousands of Palestinians
CNN — Israeli forces demolished more than a dozen apartment buildings at a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank…
Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations
February 19, 2025
Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations
CNN — In a move that brings the fate of the Gaza ceasefire even closer under his personal control, Israeli…
Hamas says it will release bodies of four hostages, including Bibas children, on Thursday and six living hostages on Saturday
February 19, 2025
Hamas says it will release bodies of four hostages, including Bibas children, on Thursday and six living hostages on Saturday
CNN — Hamas on Tuesday said that it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including…
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks between the US and Russia?
February 18, 2025
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks between the US and Russia?
CNN — Saudi Arabia’s hosting of top American and Russian officials for a high-stakes rapprochement meeting underlines the kingdom’s aspirations…
Israel prepares to receive the remains of several hostages
February 18, 2025
Israel prepares to receive the remains of several hostages
CNN — Israel is preparing to receive the remains of an unknown number of hostages from Gaza on Thursday, a…
Hamas rejects disarmament, vows to fight ‘Israel’s agents’ in Gaza after the war
February 18, 2025
Hamas rejects disarmament, vows to fight ‘Israel’s agents’ in Gaza after the war
CNN — A senior Hamas official has said the group will not disarm and may even grow after the war…
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
February 18, 2025
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. The Israel Defense Forces…
Pro-Palestinian NGO seeks ICC arrest warrant for Israel’s foreign minister
February 17, 2025
Pro-Palestinian NGO seeks ICC arrest warrant for Israel’s foreign minister
CNN — Pro-Palestinian NGO the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against…