Middle East
US B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Huthis in Yemen
October 17, 2024
US B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Huthis in Yemen
CNN — The US carried out a round of strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Huthis on Wednesday evening, according to Defense…
What is UNIFIL, the peacekeeping force on the Israel-Lebanon border?
October 16, 2024
What is UNIFIL, the peacekeeping force on the Israel-Lebanon border?
CNN — Over the past week, the UN has said that the Israeli military has fired on its peacekeepers, forcibly…
Mother of a sick baby in Gaza and daughter of an Israeli hostage call for ceasefire deal
October 16, 2024
Mother of a sick baby in Gaza and daughter of an Israeli hostage call for ceasefire deal
CNN — In one of Gaza’s last standing hospitals, Tamara Al-Maarouf’s eyes well up with tears as she stands helplessly…
Netanyahu tells French president he’s opposed to “unilateral ceasefire” in Lebanon
October 16, 2024
Netanyahu tells French president he’s opposed to “unilateral ceasefire” in Lebanon
Israel is opposed to a “unilateral ceasefire” in its war with Hezbollah, the country’s leader told his French counterpart, claiming…
US suggests military aid to Israel is at risk in letter demanding more aid for Gaza
October 16, 2024
US suggests military aid to Israel is at risk in letter demanding more aid for Gaza
CNN — The Biden administration sent a letter to the Israeli government demanding it act to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza…
Israel “sealing off” northern Gaza and may be carrying out large-scale forced transfer of civilians, UN warns
October 15, 2024
Israel “sealing off” northern Gaza and may be carrying out large-scale forced transfer of civilians, UN warns
The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that Israel is “effectively sealing off North Gaza” and may be carrying…
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 40 people overnight
October 15, 2024
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 40 people overnight
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 40 Palestinians overnight, according to emergency and civil defense officials in the enclave.…
UN condemns Israel’s assault on tens of thousands of civilians in northern Gaza
October 15, 2024
UN condemns Israel’s assault on tens of thousands of civilians in northern Gaza
The United Nations Human Rights Office on Monday issued a statement condemning the Israeli strikes that have continued for more…
Israel tells Washington it will carry out ‘strong response’ on Hezbollah
October 15, 2024
Israel tells Washington it will carry out ‘strong response’ on Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant told his US counterpart Lloyd Austin that Israel will forcefully respond to Hezbollah after it…
Death toll from Israeli strike on Christian-majority village in northern Lebanon rises to 21
October 15, 2024
Death toll from Israeli strike on Christian-majority village in northern Lebanon rises to 21
The death toll from an Israeli strike on a Christian-majority village in northern Lebanon has risen to 21, with eight…