Middle East
Millions of Palestinians are trapped in Rafah. As Israeli troops approach, there’s nowhere left to run
February 10, 2024
Millions of Palestinians are trapped in Rafah. As Israeli troops approach, there’s nowhere left to run
CNN — Displaced Palestinians crowded into tents in Rafah are waiting with dread for an anticipated Israeli ground assault on…
Israel’s repudiation of a deal with Hamas draws fury from hostages’ families
February 10, 2024
Israel’s repudiation of a deal with Hamas draws fury from hostages’ families
Tel Aviv CNN — The deadly Hamas attacks of October 7 united a shocked, grieving Israel behind its leaders, burying…
Netanyahu directs Israeli military to draw up plan to evacuate more than one million people from Rafah as offensive looms
February 10, 2024
Netanyahu directs Israeli military to draw up plan to evacuate more than one million people from Rafah as offensive looms
CNN —Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the country’s military to plan for the “evacuation of the population” from…
What we know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria
February 9, 2024
What we know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria
The United States on Friday conducted major airstrikes on dozens of targets across Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a…
The UAE’s longest suspended infinity pool just opened on the world’s longest cantilever building
February 8, 2024
The UAE’s longest suspended infinity pool just opened on the world’s longest cantilever building
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UN chief expresses concern over humanitarian crisis in Rafah
February 8, 2024
UN chief expresses concern over humanitarian crisis in Rafah
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres expressed deep concerns over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the southern Gaza city of…
“There won’t be any hostages to release” if Israel maintains plan to eliminate Hamas, former hostage says
February 8, 2024
“There won’t be any hostages to release” if Israel maintains plan to eliminate Hamas, former hostage says
Former Israeli hostage Adina Moshe on Wednesday criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that “there won’t be any hostages to release”…
US says it killed Kataib Hezbollah commander in Iraq responsible for attacks on American forces
February 8, 2024
US says it killed Kataib Hezbollah commander in Iraq responsible for attacks on American forces
A US military strike killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander in Iraq on Wednesday evening who was responsible for attacks on US…
A barred gate, a musty chamber and dirty dishes: Inside the underground compound where Israel says hostages were held
February 7, 2024
A barred gate, a musty chamber and dirty dishes: Inside the underground compound where Israel says hostages were held
Khan Younis CNN — The stale, damp air inside the tunnel smells of sewage. The walls are slimy, and they…
Hamas counterproposal on hostage and ceasefire deal calls for phased Israeli pullout from Gaza and plan to end war
February 7, 2024
Hamas counterproposal on hostage and ceasefire deal calls for phased Israeli pullout from Gaza and plan to end war
CNN — Hamas has presented its response to a proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza by calling for a phased Israeli…