Middle East
Israel’s strikes on Lebanon indicate its rejection of ceasefire efforts, Lebanese PM says
November 5, 2024
Israel’s strikes on Lebanon indicate its rejection of ceasefire efforts, Lebanese PM says
Strikes on Beirut and military evacuation orders for Lebanese cities are all “indicators” that Israel is rejecting efforts to reach…
US looking into reported detention of American-Iranian citizen in Iran
November 5, 2024
US looking into reported detention of American-Iranian citizen in Iran
CNN — An American-Iranian journalist who once worked for a US-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained in Iran,…
Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says
November 5, 2024
Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says
CNN — The family of imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi have accused the Iranian regime of trying to bring…
Israel shaken by leaks from Netanyahu’s office
November 5, 2024
Israel shaken by leaks from Netanyahu’s office
After a court ruling partially lifted the military gag order, details regarding the leaking of secret documents about the war…
Iraqi militia groups could be used by Iran to carry out possible retaliatory strike on Israel, former Israeli intel official tells CNN
November 4, 2024
Iraqi militia groups could be used by Iran to carry out possible retaliatory strike on Israel, former Israeli intel official tells CNN
A former Israeli intelligence official has told CNN there is a “high possibility” that militia groups in Iraq will be…
Police arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
November 4, 2024
Police arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
CNN — Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to…
Polio vaccinations will resume in northern Gaza, WHO says
November 4, 2024
Polio vaccinations will resume in northern Gaza, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is ready to resume polio vaccinations in northern Gaza, after the campaign was…
Situation in northern Gaza is ‘apocalyptic,’ UN leaders warn
November 4, 2024
Situation in northern Gaza is ‘apocalyptic,’ UN leaders warn
The situation in northern Gaza is “apocalyptic,” a group of 15 United Nations heads warned Friday. A letter signed by…
Israeli military dropped bombs in ‘lethal proximity’ of at least 19 Lebanese hospitals, CNN analysis finds
November 3, 2024
Israeli military dropped bombs in ‘lethal proximity’ of at least 19 Lebanese hospitals, CNN analysis finds
CNN — The ground shook, windows shattered, and the cries of patients filled the air. An Israeli bomb had just…
‘This is what it means to be from Gaza’: Poet captures people’s stories of life, love and loss
November 3, 2024
‘This is what it means to be from Gaza’: Poet captures people’s stories of life, love and loss
CNN — Mosab Abu Toha’s voice is smooth and melodic when he recites his poetry from his new home in…