Middle East
Israel expands war objectives, eyeing northern front as tensions with Hezbollah continue unabated
September 17, 2024
Israel expands war objectives, eyeing northern front as tensions with Hezbollah continue unabated
CNN — Israel has added another objective to its ongoing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah: ensuring the safe return of…
Biden’s national security team has no imminent plans to present an updated ceasefire proposal
September 17, 2024
Biden’s national security team has no imminent plans to present an updated ceasefire proposal
Washington CNN — Joe Biden’s national security advisers have no imminent plans to present the president with an updated proposal…
Blinken heads to Egypt but not Israel with prospects for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal bleak
September 17, 2024
Blinken heads to Egypt but not Israel with prospects for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal bleak
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to Egypt on Wednesday but his visit to the region…
Why these Gulf states want to be AI superpowers
September 16, 2024
Why these Gulf states want to be AI superpowers
CNN — In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been signalling its intent to become a major player…
‘We no longer study.’ Gaza’s children lose out on school, as Israel’s war disrupts a year of education
September 16, 2024
‘We no longer study.’ Gaza’s children lose out on school, as Israel’s war disrupts a year of education
CNN — Multicolored posters, white streamers and Palestinian flags made of paper decorate a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.…
Israeli military says it has hit Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in several areas of Lebanon
September 16, 2024
Israeli military says it has hit Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in several areas of Lebanon
CNN — The Israeli military says it targeted Hezbollah “weapons storage facilities” in multiple airstrikes across Lebanon on Saturday. One…
Netanyahu warns Yemen’s Huthis face a ‘heavy price’ as missile lands in central Israel
September 16, 2024
Netanyahu warns Yemen’s Huthis face a ‘heavy price’ as missile lands in central Israel
CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Yemen’s Huthis face a “heavy price” after the group fired a…
Israeli military says 3 hostages were ‘most likely’ killed in November strike
September 15, 2024
Israeli military says 3 hostages were ‘most likely’ killed in November strike
The Israeli military says that three Israeli hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza in December were “most likely” killed…
Israeli intelligence commander to resign after being accused of failing to prevent October 7
September 14, 2024
Israeli intelligence commander to resign after being accused of failing to prevent October 7
CNN — An Israeli intelligence commander, who critics say played a pivotal role in failing to prevent the October 7…
Hamas leader sends letters from hiding after almost a year of silence
September 14, 2024
Hamas leader sends letters from hiding after almost a year of silence
CNN — Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has written a rare letter to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, according to the Lebanese…