Middle East
Biden officials deliver a tough message on Gaza to Netanyahu’s chief political foe
March 6, 2024
Biden officials deliver a tough message on Gaza to Netanyahu’s chief political foe
CNN — When top Biden administration officials conveyed their frustrations over the “unacceptable and unsustainable” situation in Gaza to Benny…
Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal but accuses Israel of ‘stalling’
March 6, 2024
Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal but accuses Israel of ‘stalling’
CNN — Hamas said Tuesday there could be no “exchange of prisoners” before a permanent ceasefire and a full Israeli…
Palestinian mother pleads for “God’s mercy” after 7-year-old daughter dies of starvation in Gaza
March 5, 2024
Palestinian mother pleads for “God’s mercy” after 7-year-old daughter dies of starvation in Gaza
Anwar Abdul Nabi sits on the edge of a bed at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The young…
UN agency accuses Israel of detaining, coercing staffers into false confessions about ties to Hamas
March 5, 2024
UN agency accuses Israel of detaining, coercing staffers into false confessions about ties to Hamas
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Monday accused Israel of detaining and torturing some…
Iran announces record low election turnout despite calls on voters to participate
March 5, 2024
Iran announces record low election turnout despite calls on voters to participate
CNN — Iran has recorded the lowest electoral turnout since the Islamic Republic’s founding in 1979, with officials portraying the…
Fate of Israeli hostages in Gaza will remain unknown until ceasefire, Hamas says
March 5, 2024
Fate of Israeli hostages in Gaza will remain unknown until ceasefire, Hamas says
There is “no way to know the fate” of Israeli hostages held in Gaza until a ceasefire deal is reached…
Israel not sending delegation to Cairo for Gaza talks, Israeli official says
March 4, 2024
Israel not sending delegation to Cairo for Gaza talks, Israeli official says
CNN — Israel is not sending a delegation to Cairo for talks on a deal for a ceasefire and release of…
UN human rights chief warns Gaza is like a “powder keg” that could spark a wider regional war
March 4, 2024
UN human rights chief warns Gaza is like a “powder keg” that could spark a wider regional war
Volker Turk, the United Nations human rights chief, likened the situation in Gaza to a “powder keg” that could spark…
Children starve to death in Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal sticking points remain
March 4, 2024
Children starve to death in Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal sticking points remain
CNN — A growing number of children in Gaza are dying from dehydration and malnutrition, the Palestinian health ministry said…
Harris escalates administration calls for Gaza ceasefire
March 4, 2024
Harris escalates administration calls for Gaza ceasefire
CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday forcefully called for more humanitarian aid into Gaza, saying that people in…