Middle East
White House says it hasn’t seen a “credible” plan from Israel to protect civilians if it moves into Rafah
March 18, 2024
White House says it hasn’t seen a “credible” plan from Israel to protect civilians if it moves into Rafah
The White House said on Sunday that it still has not seen a “credible” plan from the Israeli government on…
Gaza death toll exceeds 31,600, health ministry says
March 17, 2024
Gaza death toll exceeds 31,600, health ministry says
Ninety-two people have been killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll since October 7 to 31,645…
Operations in Rafah will take “several weeks,” Israeli prime minister says
March 17, 2024
Operations in Rafah will take “several weeks,” Israeli prime minister says
An Israeli operation in Rafah, southern Gaza, will take “several weeks,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday, saying he will…
Mossad director expected to travel to Doha for ceasefire talks, according to diplomatic source
March 17, 2024
Mossad director expected to travel to Doha for ceasefire talks, according to diplomatic source
Mossad Director David Barnea is expected to travel to Doha for further ceasefire talks with the Qataris and Egyptians —…
Thousands in Israel protest for release of hostages and call on government to resign
March 17, 2024
Thousands in Israel protest for release of hostages and call on government to resign
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Saturday night, with two separate groups calling for the…
Acute malnutrition doubles within one month among children in northern Gaza, according to UNICEF
March 16, 2024
Acute malnutrition doubles within one month among children in northern Gaza, according to UNICEF
The United Nations agency for children on Friday reported an increase in acute malnutrition rates among children in the northern…
Senior Hamas official says he ‘cannot reassure anyone’ that hostages in Gaza are safe
March 16, 2024
Senior Hamas official says he ‘cannot reassure anyone’ that hostages in Gaza are safe
Jerusalem CNN — A senior Hamas official told CNN that he cannot provide any assurances about the wellbeing of Israeli…
Attack kills 20 and injures 155 at Gaza food aid point, as Israel denies responsibility
March 16, 2024
Attack kills 20 and injures 155 at Gaza food aid point, as Israel denies responsibility
CNN — Gaza’s health ministry says at least 20 people were killed and 155 wounded by Israeli shelling as they…
Israeli military says it aims to move 1.4 million displaced Gazans from Rafah to “humanitarian enclaves”
March 14, 2024
Israeli military says it aims to move 1.4 million displaced Gazans from Rafah to “humanitarian enclaves”
Israel intends to move 1.4 million displaced Palestinians from Gaza’s southern city of Rafah to “humanitarian enclaves” before a planned…
Israeli forces have killed over 400 people in West Bank since October, Palestinian Health Ministry says
March 14, 2024
Israeli forces have killed over 400 people in West Bank since October, Palestinian Health Ministry says
Israeli forces have killed at least 433 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since October 7, according…