Middle East
Netanyahu says Israel advancing to ‘end of the stage of eliminating’ Hamas’ army in Gaza
July 2, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel advancing to ‘end of the stage of eliminating’ Hamas’ army in Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday the country’s military is nearing the “end of the stage of…
Hezbollah targets camp in Golan, injuring 18 Israeli soldiers
July 1, 2024
Hezbollah targets camp in Golan, injuring 18 Israeli soldiers
Eighteen Israeli soldiers were injured following a drone explosion at the Revaya Camp in the Golan Heights launched by Lebanon’s…
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters attack Israeli minister’s car amid anger at military draft ruling
July 1, 2024
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters attack Israeli minister’s car amid anger at military draft ruling
CNN — Protests in Jerusalem against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli military turned violent on Sunday, with…
Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize five West Bank settlements
July 1, 2024
Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize five West Bank settlements
CNN — Israel has sparked condemnation after the finance minister announced plans to legally recognize five unauthorized Jewish settlements in…
A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls
June 30, 2024
A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the…
Pentagon and USAID launch oversight reviews of US pier and humanitarian aid for Gaza amid repeated challenges
June 30, 2024
Pentagon and USAID launch oversight reviews of US pier and humanitarian aid for Gaza amid repeated challenges
CNN — The Pentagon and USAID Inspectors General have launched coordinated reviews of the US humanitarian mission to Gaza where…
Israeli warplanes breach sound barrier in southern Lebanon to Beirut
June 30, 2024
Israeli warplanes breach sound barrier in southern Lebanon to Beirut
The AlQahera News Channel reported Saturday night that Israeli warplanes have breached the sound barrier in the south of Lebanon…
US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
June 30, 2024
US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
CNN — The United States has proposed new language to bridge gaps in discussions for a ceasefire and hostage deal…
US is disconnecting troubled Gaza humanitarian pier for a third time in anticipation of heavy seas, officials say
June 30, 2024
US is disconnecting troubled Gaza humanitarian pier for a third time in anticipation of heavy seas, officials say
CNN — The US is once again dismantling the troubled humanitarian pier to Gaza because of anticipated heavy seas and…
US moves forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire
June 29, 2024
US moves forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire
CNN — The US is moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire, according to two US…