Middle East
Saudi Arabia says it will have no diplomatic relations with Israel without an independent Palestinian state
February 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia says it will have no diplomatic relations with Israel without an independent Palestinian state
Saudi Arabia will have no diplomatic relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, Riyadh said on…
Blinken set for crucial meetings in Israel as efforts to free hostages and halt Gaza fighting intensify
February 7, 2024
Blinken set for crucial meetings in Israel as efforts to free hostages and halt Gaza fighting intensify
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press…
Israeli forces killed dozens of militants in operations across Gaza since Monday, IDF says
February 6, 2024
Israeli forces killed dozens of militants in operations across Gaza since Monday, IDF says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported heavy fire and continuous raids in multiple parts of Gaza since Monday, with…
Where is Hind? Calls for answers more than a week after rescuers go missing trying to save trapped 6-year-old
February 6, 2024
Where is Hind? Calls for answers more than a week after rescuers go missing trying to save trapped 6-year-old
CNN — Demands for answers are mounting over the fate of 6-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who became trapped in a…
Hamas leader “on the run” as Israeli troops advance on Rafah, defense minister claims
February 6, 2024
Hamas leader “on the run” as Israeli troops advance on Rafah, defense minister claims
Hamas’ leadership, including its top official in Gaza, is “on the run” as Israel’s military pushes further south in the…
US actions in Middle East trigger “new regional turbulence,” Chinese ambassador to UN says
February 6, 2024
US actions in Middle East trigger “new regional turbulence,” Chinese ambassador to UN says
The United States’ actions in Syria and Iraq are “triggering new regional turbulence,” said Zhang Jun, Chinese ambassador to the…
UN relief agency says one of its aid truck was hit by Israeli fire
February 5, 2024
UN relief agency says one of its aid truck was hit by Israeli fire
The United Nations relief agency in Gaza, UNRWA, says one of its trucks waiting to take aid to northern Gaza…
IDF warns civilians west of Gaza City and in Khan Younis to evacuate
February 5, 2024
IDF warns civilians west of Gaza City and in Khan Younis to evacuate
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reiterated an evacuation order to Palestinian civilians west of Gaza City, in the north, and…
US destroyed or damaged 84 of 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, officials say; no indications of Iranian casualties
February 5, 2024
US destroyed or damaged 84 of 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, officials say; no indications of Iranian casualties
CNN — The US destroyed or damaged 84 out of 85 targets in its sweeping series of airstrikes on Friday…
Israeli soldiers struggle to square political views with the realities of war
February 5, 2024
Israeli soldiers struggle to square political views with the realities of war
CNN — Amos Shani Atzmon says he doesn’t blame Palestinians in Gaza for hating Israel right now. “They have really…