Middle East
Iran vows revenge as it accuses Israel of deadly airstrike on Syria consulate in deepening Middle East crisis
April 2, 2024
Iran vows revenge as it accuses Israel of deadly airstrike on Syria consulate in deepening Middle East crisis
CNN — Iran has vowed to retaliate after it accused Israel of bombing its embassy complex in Syria on Monday,…
At least 7 aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza. Here’s what we know so far
April 2, 2024
At least 7 aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza. Here’s what we know so far
At least seven aid workers were killed by an Israeli air strike while delivering food to civilians in Gaza, according…
Bodies buried alive by Israel discovered in Al-Shifa Complex
April 2, 2024
Bodies buried alive by Israel discovered in Al-Shifa Complex
The Palestinian resistance announced Monday that the bodies of “handcuffed martyrs” who had been buried alive by the Israeli occupation…
Foreigners among World Central Kitchen staff killed in Israeli strike, Gaza authorities and aid group say
April 2, 2024
Foreigners among World Central Kitchen staff killed in Israeli strike, Gaza authorities and aid group say
CNN — Foreign nationals were among seven aid workers killed in an Israeli military strike as they were delivering food…
The Middle East on the brink again after attack on Iranian consulate
April 2, 2024
The Middle East on the brink again after attack on Iranian consulate
CNN — The attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday may be the most dangerous escalation outside of…
Turkey’s Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities
April 1, 2024
Turkey’s Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Israel rocked by largest protests since war began as Netanyahu faces growing pressure
April 1, 2024
Israel rocked by largest protests since war began as Netanyahu faces growing pressure
Jerusalem CNN — Thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem over the weekend in the…
New Palestinian government sworn in
April 1, 2024
New Palestinian government sworn in
A new Palestinian government has been sworn in amid intense international pressure for the Palestinian Authority to reform. The cabinet, led…
“Entire families dead”: Journalist describes scene at Al-Shifa Hospital after Israeli troops withdraw
April 1, 2024
“Entire families dead”: Journalist describes scene at Al-Shifa Hospital after Israeli troops withdraw
A journalist working for CNN said the scene at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital on Monday “feels like a horror movie”…
Israel and Hamas truce talks resume in Cairo, Egyptian media report
March 31, 2024
Israel and Hamas truce talks resume in Cairo, Egyptian media report
Negotiations over a ceasefire and a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas resumed in Cairo on Sunday, Egypt’s state-run media…