Middle East
Palestinian Authority welcomes ICJ decisions, saying it represents “international consensus”
May 26, 2024
Palestinian Authority welcomes ICJ decisions, saying it represents “international consensus”
The Presidency of the Palestinian Authority expressed strong support for the recent decisions by the International Court of Justice (ICJ),…
Staff from hospital in northern Gaza refuse to leave remaining patients despite Israeli military activity
May 25, 2024
Staff from hospital in northern Gaza refuse to leave remaining patients despite Israeli military activity
Two of the remaining hospitals in northern Gaza remain under Israeli siege, according to staff from the medical centers. On…
Raisi’s funeral is about a lot more than the late Iranian president
May 25, 2024
Raisi’s funeral is about a lot more than the late Iranian president
CNN — From his days as a clerical student, to overseeing executions as part of the judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi’s life…
Israel faces unprecedented challenges as legal and diplomatic pressure mounts
May 25, 2024
Israel faces unprecedented challenges as legal and diplomatic pressure mounts
CNN — It’s been a tumultuous month for Israel. Never before has the Jewish state come under such intense and…
UN’s top court orders Israel to ‘immediately’ halt its operation in Rafah
May 25, 2024
UN’s top court orders Israel to ‘immediately’ halt its operation in Rafah
CNN — The United Nations’ top court has ordered Israel to immediately halt its controversial military operation in the southern…
Spain, Norway and Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to have little impact on Israel
May 23, 2024
Spain, Norway and Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to have little impact on Israel
CNN — Europe has struggled over the Middle East for a very long time. The decision by Ireland, Spain and…
Colombian president orders opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah
May 23, 2024
Colombian president orders opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah
Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto…
Decision on Palestinian recognition followed “growing impatience” with Israel, Irish foreign minister says
May 23, 2024
Decision on Palestinian recognition followed “growing impatience” with Israel, Irish foreign minister says
Ireland’s decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state came amid “growing impatience” with Israel’s lack of political will for a…
11 Palestinians killed by Israeli military in West Bank city of Jenin, officials say
May 23, 2024
11 Palestinians killed by Israeli military in West Bank city of Jenin, officials say
An Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin killed at least 11 Palestinian people, according to an…
‘A pack of lies.’ Israeli Prime Minister denies he is starving civilians in Gaza as a method of war
May 22, 2024
‘A pack of lies.’ Israeli Prime Minister denies he is starving civilians in Gaza as a method of war
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations that he was starving Palestinians in Gaza as a method of…