Middle East
Israel says its operation in Rafah is ‘limited’. Fighting there has left parts of it unrecognizable
July 7, 2024
Israel says its operation in Rafah is ‘limited’. Fighting there has left parts of it unrecognizable
Thick clouds of dirt and sand fill the air as our convoy of Humvees arrives in Rafah, the first time…
Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNRWA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says
July 7, 2024
Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNRWA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says
CNN — An Israeli attack has killed at least 16 Palestinians and injured 50 others at UNRWA’s Al-Jaouni school sheltering…
Hamas ready to drop key demand in truce and hostage deal, official says
July 7, 2024
Hamas ready to drop key demand in truce and hostage deal, official says
CNN — Hamas is ready to reconsider its insistence that Israel commit to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza before signing…
Almost entire population in Gaza now displaced amid fresh Israeli offensive
July 7, 2024
Almost entire population in Gaza now displaced amid fresh Israeli offensive
CNN — Nearly 2 million people have been displaced in Gaza – almost the entire population – after the Israeli…
Hezbollah fires more than 200 missiles at Israeli targets following killing of commander
July 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires more than 200 missiles at Israeli targets following killing of commander
CNN — Hezbollah said that it fired more than 200 missiles at Israeli military sites in retaliation for the killing…
Ex-Israeli military spokesman blames Netanyahu for ‘loss of international trust’ during war
July 6, 2024
Ex-Israeli military spokesman blames Netanyahu for ‘loss of international trust’ during war
CNN — A former spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conduct of…
Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote
July 6, 2024
Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote
CNN — Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, Iranian state news agency Press TV reported Saturday citing…
Netanyahu authorizes negotiators to enter detailed talks for ceasefire deal with Hamas
July 5, 2024
Netanyahu authorizes negotiators to enter detailed talks for ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized his negotiators to enter into detailed negotiations to try and broker a ceasefire…
Israel’s Health Ministry reports 153 West Nile fever cases with 11 deaths
July 4, 2024
Israel’s Health Ministry reports 153 West Nile fever cases with 11 deaths
The Israeli Ministry of Health has announced 153 cases of West Nile fever in the central region of Israel, confirming…
Israel approves largest West Bank land seizure in three decades, rights group says
July 4, 2024
Israel approves largest West Bank land seizure in three decades, rights group says
CNN — Israel’s government has approved a large land seizure in the occupied West Bank – the biggest since the 1993 Oslo Accords…