Middle East
Biden is not fully supporting Israel’s war, far-right Israeli minister Ben Gvir tells WSJ
February 4, 2024
Biden is not fully supporting Israel’s war, far-right Israeli minister Ben Gvir tells WSJ
US President Joe Biden is not fully supporting Israel’s goals in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s…
Anti-government protests in Israel draw thousands as frustrations grow over hostage crisis
February 4, 2024
Anti-government protests in Israel draw thousands as frustrations grow over hostage crisis
Thousands of people protested in parts of Israel on Saturday to demand a change in government and the release of…
US and UK strike Huthi targets in Yemen one day after US strikes in Iraq and Syria
February 4, 2024
US and UK strike Huthi targets in Yemen one day after US strikes in Iraq and Syria
CNN — The US and UK have conducted strikes on Huthi targets in Yemen from air and surface platforms, including fighter jets, with…
US strikes make it difficult to reach a political solution in the region, Iran tells UN
February 4, 2024
US strikes make it difficult to reach a political solution in the region, Iran tells UN
Recent strikes by the US military in the Middle East make it difficult to reach a political solution in the…
Biden’s balancing act with Iran aims for deterrence, not a wider war
February 3, 2024
Biden’s balancing act with Iran aims for deterrence, not a wider war
CNN — President Joe Biden’s decision to strike 85 targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday in response to the…
More than 800 Western officials sign scathing criticism of Gaza policy
February 3, 2024
More than 800 Western officials sign scathing criticism of Gaza policy
CNN — More than 800 officials from the United States and Europe have signed a scathing criticism of Western policy…
Gaza aid falters at Ouga as Israeli settlers close the crossing
February 3, 2024
Gaza aid falters at Ouga as Israeli settlers close the crossing
Israeli settlers closed the Ouga border crossing between Egypt and Israel to prevent aid from reaching Gaza, and protested in…
Palestine Red Crescent Society calls for humanitarian corridor to evacuate Khan Younis hospital
February 3, 2024
Palestine Red Crescent Society calls for humanitarian corridor to evacuate Khan Younis hospital
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) called for a humanitarian corridor Friday to help evacuate wounded people and others wishing…
Analysis: What to make of the US retaliation strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria
February 3, 2024
Analysis: What to make of the US retaliation strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria
CNN — It was meant to sound devastating, and likely felt so to the pro-Iranian militias on the receiving end. But Friday night’s…
US sees signs Iran is worried about escalating proxy attacks amid heightened tensions
February 1, 2024
US sees signs Iran is worried about escalating proxy attacks amid heightened tensions
CNN — US officials believe there are signs that Iranian leadership is nervous about some of the actions of its proxy groups in Iraq,…