Middle East
At least 4 European countries to announce recognition of the State of Palestine on May 21
May 10, 2024
At least 4 European countries to announce recognition of the State of Palestine on May 21
Several European countries are considering recognizing the “State of Palestine” in the coming days, Joseph Borrell, High Representative of the…
Hamas carries out series of specific operations causing major losses to Israeli army
May 10, 2024
Hamas carries out series of specific operations causing major losses to Israeli army
The Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Hamas movement, carried out on Friday what it described…
Hamas has offered a ceasefire deal. Here’s why that won’t bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza
May 9, 2024
Hamas has offered a ceasefire deal. Here’s why that won’t bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza
CNN — When Hamas declared on Monday evening that it has “agreed” to a ceasefire deal, it caught many off…
Israeli military operations in Rafah expand from airstrikes to ground operations, satellite images show
May 9, 2024
Israeli military operations in Rafah expand from airstrikes to ground operations, satellite images show
CNN — Israel’s attack in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has expanded from airstrikes to ground operations, new satellite…
Iran sentences renowned director to 8 years in prison and flogging, lawyer says
May 9, 2024
Iran sentences renowned director to 8 years in prison and flogging, lawyer says
CNN — A court in Iran has sentenced acclaimed movie director Mohammad Rasoulof to eight years in prison and flogging…
UN estimates nearly 79,000 people have fled Rafah since Monday
May 9, 2024
UN estimates nearly 79,000 people have fled Rafah since Monday
The UN’s main relief agency in Gaza (UNRWA) estimates that nearly 79,000 people have fled the southern city of Rafah since…
Six people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, local hospitals say
May 8, 2024
Six people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, local hospitals say
Six people, including two women, were killed by Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, according to…
Foreign leaders condemn Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah
May 8, 2024
Foreign leaders condemn Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah
Top international officials have criticized Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday ordered…
Israeli minister demands full control over Philadelphi, Rafah crossings
May 8, 2024
Israeli minister demands full control over Philadelphi, Rafah crossings
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demanded the occupation of the Palestinian city of Rafah and control of its crossing as…
A high-stakes report looms over Biden on whether Israel violated international law
May 8, 2024
A high-stakes report looms over Biden on whether Israel violated international law
CNN — The Biden administration is rushing to finish a high-stakes report due to Congress this week on whether Israel has violated…