Middle East
Gaza City appeals for international support to restore basic services
January 20, 2025
Gaza City appeals for international support to restore basic services
Gaza’s devastated largest city appealed for international support to help restore basic services after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
January 20, 2025
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
CNN — Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses,…
Two high-profile Iranian judges killed in ‘planned assassination’
January 19, 2025
Two high-profile Iranian judges killed in ‘planned assassination’
CNN — Two veteran Iranian Supreme Court judges known for handling high-profile cases were shot dead inside the court in…
Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing rare halt to months of fighting
January 19, 2025
Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing rare halt to months of fighting
CNN — The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between the Israeli government and Hamas will take effect on Sunday,…
4,000 aid trucks are ready to enter Gaza, UNRWA says
January 19, 2025
4,000 aid trucks are ready to enter Gaza, UNRWA says
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it had 4,000 aid trucks ready to enter Gaza on Sunday as the…
Palestinian Authority ready to assume “full responsibility” in Gaza, Abbas says
January 18, 2025
Palestinian Authority ready to assume “full responsibility” in Gaza, Abbas says
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said the PA is ready to assume “full responsibility” in Gaza, in his first…
Israel to release 735 Palestinian prisoners during deal’s first phase
January 18, 2025
Israel to release 735 Palestinian prisoners during deal’s first phase
Israel will release 735 Palestinian prisoners during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that it…
Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
January 18, 2025
Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
CNN — Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to…
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
January 18, 2025
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
CNN — Don’t let Israel’s approval of the Gaza ceasefire fool you: There are deep schisms in Israeli politics that…
Gaza death toll surpasses 100 since ceasefire deal announcement
January 17, 2025
Gaza death toll surpasses 100 since ceasefire deal announcement
More than 100 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage…