Middle East
Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
August 23, 2025
Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
The drums of war are pounding on the doorstep of Gaza City. Residents of the largest city in northern Gaza,…
Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says
August 23, 2025
Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says
Parts of Gaza are officially experiencing a “man-made” famine, according to a Friday report by a United Nations-backed initiative, which…
UN warns of ‘existential threat’ to peace amid new Gaza displacement
August 22, 2025
UN warns of ‘existential threat’ to peace amid new Gaza displacement
The United Nations announced that more than 796,000 people have been displaced in Gaza since last March, according to a…
Israel denies entry to Barcelona mayor over anti-occupation statements
August 22, 2025
Israel denies entry to Barcelona mayor over anti-occupation statements
The Israeli occupation has prevented Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, Spain, from entering Israel due to his earlier statements…
Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
August 21, 2025
Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they…
As Israel begins offensive on Gaza City, an exhausted military may face a manpower problem
August 21, 2025
As Israel begins offensive on Gaza City, an exhausted military may face a manpower problem
Jerusalem — As the earliest stages of a massive assault on Gaza City take shape, Israel is calling up tens…
What the Gaza blockade looks like through the eyes of Egyptian truck drivers and aid workers
August 21, 2025
What the Gaza blockade looks like through the eyes of Egyptian truck drivers and aid workers
Rafah, Egypt — For nearly two years, Egyptian truck drivers have braved the only land crossing into Gaza outside Israel…
Bus carrying Afghans deported from Iran crashes, killing dozens
August 20, 2025
Bus carrying Afghans deported from Iran crashes, killing dozens
A bus carrying Afghans recently deported from Iran crashed and burst into flames Tuesday, killing dozens of men, women and…
France slams Netanyahu’s claim that recognition of Palestine is ‘anti-Semitic’
August 20, 2025
France slams Netanyahu’s claim that recognition of Palestine is ‘anti-Semitic’
The French presidency on Tuesday condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements linking Emmanuel Macron’s desire to recognize a Palestinian…
Guilt of freedom weighs on released Israeli hostage
August 20, 2025
Guilt of freedom weighs on released Israeli hostage
Tel Aviv, Israel — Eliya Cohen is a survivor who can’t yet bring himself to live again. He hid under…