Middle East
Israel’s last war against Hezbollah ended in stalemate. Fierce border clashes suggest a win won’t be easy
October 12, 2024
Israel’s last war against Hezbollah ended in stalemate. Fierce border clashes suggest a win won’t be easy
Northern Israel CNN — The Ziv hospital in northern Israel is on high alert. Non-urgent operations are on hold, staff have…
UN says no food has entered northern Gaza since start of October, putting 1 million people at risk of starvation
October 12, 2024
UN says no food has entered northern Gaza since start of October, putting 1 million people at risk of starvation
CNN — No food has entered northern Gaza since the start of October, putting 1 million people at risk of…
Netanyahu re-employs the five-finger plan in Gaza
October 12, 2024
Netanyahu re-employs the five-finger plan in Gaza
Israel continues its relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip, especially the northern areas, raising concerns that the “five-finger plan” first…
Putin hails ‘very close’ links with Iran at landmark first meeting with president, as Middle East tensions soar
October 12, 2024
Putin hails ‘very close’ links with Iran at landmark first meeting with president, as Middle East tensions soar
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin said he shares a “very close” worldview with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, as…
Iran engages in urgent diplomacy as it braces for Israel’s response to missile attacks
October 12, 2024
Iran engages in urgent diplomacy as it braces for Israel’s response to missile attacks
CNN — Iran’s government is extremely nervous and has been engaging in urgent diplomatic efforts with countries in the Middle East to gauge whether…
UN inquiry accuses Israel of ‘crime of extermination’ through deliberate destruction of Gaza’s health care system
October 11, 2024
UN inquiry accuses Israel of ‘crime of extermination’ through deliberate destruction of Gaza’s health care system
A United Nations inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy” of destroying the health care system in Gaza during…
11 killed, 48 wounded in Israeli strikes on Beirut Thursday
October 11, 2024
11 killed, 48 wounded in Israeli strikes on Beirut Thursday
Lebanese media reported that the Israeli occupation army launched two raids on the Nuwairi area in Beirut, amidst hearing explosions…
Israeli strike kills at least 28 Palestinians at school in central Gaza, Red Crescent says
October 10, 2024
Israeli strike kills at least 28 Palestinians at school in central Gaza, Red Crescent says
CNN — An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people and wounded dozens more sheltering at a school in Deir…
Israel vows “surprising” response to Iran as Biden talks to Netanyahu. Catch up here
October 10, 2024
Israel vows “surprising” response to Iran as Biden talks to Netanyahu. Catch up here
As the Middle East braces for Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the strike…
US urges Israel to address “catastrophic conditions” in Gaza
October 10, 2024
US urges Israel to address “catastrophic conditions” in Gaza
Israel must urgently address the “catastrophic conditions” in Gaza, the US envoy to the United Nations said Wednesday, as she…