Middle East
US conducts strikes against Huthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began
February 20, 2024
US conducts strikes against Huthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began
CNN — The US on Saturday conducted strikes against Huthi anti-ship cruise missiles and vessels, including on the first unmanned…
UN experts demand investigation into claims Israeli forces killed, raped and sexually assaulted Palestinian women and girls
February 20, 2024
UN experts demand investigation into claims Israeli forces killed, raped and sexually assaulted Palestinian women and girls
CNN — United Nations experts have called for an investigation into what they described as “credible allegations of egregious human…
‘Our people are here to stay’: World Court hears arguments over Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed land
February 20, 2024
‘Our people are here to stay’: World Court hears arguments over Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed land
CNN — The International Court of Justice began hearing historic oral arguments Monday over the Israeli occupation of territory claimed…
Doctors forced to strip in cold at Gaza’s Nasser hospital, witness says, as IDF announces arrest of Hamas militants there
February 20, 2024
Doctors forced to strip in cold at Gaza’s Nasser hospital, witness says, as IDF announces arrest of Hamas militants there
CNN — Israeli troops forced doctors and other medical staff to leave the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza, strip down…
Hebrew reports that Israeli El Al plane was subjected to unprecedented threat
February 20, 2024
Hebrew reports that Israeli El Al plane was subjected to unprecedented threat
Israeli media reported that “Hostile elements attempted to control the communications network on board an El Al plane, which was…
Israel summons Brazil’s ambassador after President Lula likened Israel’s actions in Gaza to Holocaust
February 19, 2024
Israel summons Brazil’s ambassador after President Lula likened Israel’s actions in Gaza to Holocaust
Israel said on Sunday it is summoning the Brazilian ambassador to the country over what it says were “shameful and…
Hospital reports more Palestinians killed, including children, in strikes on central Gaza city
February 19, 2024
Hospital reports more Palestinians killed, including children, in strikes on central Gaza city
At least 18 people have died following an Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Sunday, according to…
Jordan’s foreign minister says Israel is responsible for the mass displacement of Palestinians
February 19, 2024
Jordan’s foreign minister says Israel is responsible for the mass displacement of Palestinians
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told the Munich Security Conference Sunday that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza,…
Israel says it will expand military operations in Rafah if hostages are not returned by Ramadan
February 19, 2024
Israel says it will expand military operations in Rafah if hostages are not returned by Ramadan
Israeli forces will expand military operations in Rafah if hostages held by Hamas are not returned by the start of…
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza rises to at least 68, hospital tells CNN
February 18, 2024
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza rises to at least 68, hospital tells CNN
The death toll from airstrikes that hit central Gaza on Saturday has risen to at least 68, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital told CNN Sunday. A doctor from the hospital had previously told…