Middle East
A leaked video, a frantic search, and the top military lawyer: What to know about the scandal rocking Israel
November 4, 2025
A leaked video, a frantic search, and the top military lawyer: What to know about the scandal rocking Israel
Jerusalem — Less than a week ago, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Israeli military’s top lawyer, tasked with enforcing…
Deadly quake rocks Afghanistan leaving iconic Blue Mosque surrounded by rubble
November 3, 2025
Deadly quake rocks Afghanistan leaving iconic Blue Mosque surrounded by rubble
A powerful earthquake has rattled northern Afghanistan, killing more than a dozen people, injuring hundreds and damaging one the country’s…
Israel receives remains of 3 more deceased hostages held in Gaza
November 3, 2025
Israel receives remains of 3 more deceased hostages held in Gaza
Jerusalem — Israel on Sunday received the bodies of three more deceased hostages held in Gaza. The remains were transferred…
Motaz Azaiza’s photos from Gaza showed the heartbreak of war. Now in the US, he’s looking for a way forward
November 2, 2025
Motaz Azaiza’s photos from Gaza showed the heartbreak of war. Now in the US, he’s looking for a way forward
Motaz Azaiza has witnessed the horrors of war. Now he’s trying to restore his faith in humanity. For 107 days,…
Israel receives remains of two deceased hostages held in Gaza
November 1, 2025
Israel receives remains of two deceased hostages held in Gaza
Israel received the remains two deceased hostages held in Gaza on Thursday afternoon. The remains were transferred to Israel via…
Turkish court sentences hotel owner and 10 others to life for deadly fire that killed 78
November 1, 2025
Turkish court sentences hotel owner and 10 others to life for deadly fire that killed 78
Ankara, Turkey AP — A Turkish court on Friday sentenced the owner of a ski resort hotel and 10 others…
Palestinian American teenager to remain in Israeli jail despite growing pressure in Congress for his release
November 1, 2025
Palestinian American teenager to remain in Israeli jail despite growing pressure in Congress for his release
Jerusalem — An American teenager held in an Israeli prison without trial for more than eight months will remain in…
US allies await answers before committing to Trump’s Gaza peace force
November 1, 2025
US allies await answers before committing to Trump’s Gaza peace force
More than a month after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, a key component of his plan…
Netanyahu says Hamas violated Gaza ceasefire by returning remains not linked to missing hostages
October 30, 2025
Netanyahu says Hamas violated Gaza ceasefire by returning remains not linked to missing hostages
Hamas is in “clear violation” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement after returning remains to Israel that did not belong to…
Western intelligence says Iran is rearming despite UN sanctions, with China’s help
October 30, 2025
Western intelligence says Iran is rearming despite UN sanctions, with China’s help
Iran appears to be stepping up the rebuilding of its ballistic missile program, despite the reintroduction last month of United…