Middle East
Internet blackout hits Sudan as UN appeals for $4.1 billion to ease ‘epic suffering’ caused by war
February 12, 2024
Internet blackout hits Sudan as UN appeals for $4.1 billion to ease ‘epic suffering’ caused by war
CNN — Internet connectivity was shut down for a third day in Sudan amid ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and…
Israeli airstrikes kill more than 100 in Rafah as international alarm mounts over anticipated ground offensive
February 12, 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill more than 100 in Rafah as international alarm mounts over anticipated ground offensive
CNN — Dozens of people, including children, have been killed as “extremely intense” Israeli airstrikes and shelling pounded multiple locations in…
Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage release at length during call Sunday, but gaps remain
February 12, 2024
Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage release at length during call Sunday, but gaps remain
CNN — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a deal to secure the release of hostages…
Israel says two hostages rescued from Gaza in special operation, 128 days after their capture
February 12, 2024
Israel says two hostages rescued from Gaza in special operation, 128 days after their capture
CNN — The Israeli military said Monday it has rescued two hostages during a special operation conducted overnight in Rafah,…
International community warns of ‘massacre’ as Israel readies to invade Rafah
February 11, 2024
International community warns of ‘massacre’ as Israel readies to invade Rafah
Israel has intensified its bombing of Rafah City in preparation to storm it, amid warnings of a “global massacre” and…
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza
February 11, 2024
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza
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…
Three UAE soldiers killed in attack on military base in Somalia
February 11, 2024
Three UAE soldiers killed in attack on military base in Somalia
CNN — Three soldiers from the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defense Force were…
UK foreign secretary, EU foreign policy chief express concern over Israel’s looming Rafah offensive
February 11, 2024
UK foreign secretary, EU foreign policy chief express concern over Israel’s looming Rafah offensive
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Saturday he is “deeply concerned” by the prospect of an Israeli military offensive in…
Saudi Arabia warns Israel of “very serious repercussions” for storming Rafah
February 11, 2024
Saudi Arabia warns Israel of “very serious repercussions” for storming Rafah
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry warned Saturday of “very serious repercussions of storming and targeting” the city of Rafah in the…
Five-year-old Palestinian girl found dead after being trapped in car with dead relatives
February 10, 2024
Five-year-old Palestinian girl found dead after being trapped in car with dead relatives
CNN — A 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped in a car with her dead relatives after it came under…