Middle East
Iran braces for low elections turnout as calls for resistance vote fall on deaf ears
February 29, 2024
Iran braces for low elections turnout as calls for resistance vote fall on deaf ears
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began, health ministry says
February 29, 2024
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began, health ministry says
CNN — More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October, the…
Four children die in Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital due to hunger
February 29, 2024
Four children die in Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital due to hunger
The Ministry of Health in Ramallah announced the death of four children on Wednesday in the Kamal Adwan Hospital, Gaza…
Iran has reduced stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, says nuclear watchdog
February 28, 2024
Iran has reduced stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, says nuclear watchdog
CNN — Iran has reduced its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium in the months since October 2023, according to a confidential…
Hamas political leader says group showed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting
February 28, 2024
Hamas political leader says group showed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh said Wednesday the militant group has displayed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting. “Any flexibility we…
US expected to reduce forces near Middle East by removing Marine rapid response force from Mediterranean Sea
February 28, 2024
US expected to reduce forces near Middle East by removing Marine rapid response force from Mediterranean Sea
CNN — A Marine rapid response force is expected to leave the eastern Mediterranean Sea in the coming weeks and return to the…
Israel and Hamas distance themselves from Biden’s optimism on Gaza ceasefire deal
February 28, 2024
Israel and Hamas distance themselves from Biden’s optimism on Gaza ceasefire deal
CNN — Officials from Israel, Hamas and Qatar have cautioned against US President Joe Biden’s optimism that a hostage-for-ceasefire deal in Gaza could be…
Biden says he hopes there’ll be a ceasefire in Gaza by next Monday
February 27, 2024
Biden says he hopes there’ll be a ceasefire in Gaza by next Monday
CNN — US President Joe Biden said that he hopes there’ll be a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by “next…
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington
February 27, 2024
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington
CNN — An active-duty member of the US Air Force who set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in…
Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza
February 27, 2024
Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza
Dearborn, Michigan CNN — Layla Elabed isn’t ready to think about November. In 2020, the Palestinian American activist and longtime…