Middle East
Three months on, Israel is entering a new phase of war. Is it still trying to ‘destroy’ Hamas?
January 7, 2024
Three months on, Israel is entering a new phase of war. Is it still trying to ‘destroy’ Hamas?
CNN — Three months ago, speaking to citizens rocked by a horrific day of attacks by Hamas, Israel’s Prime Minister…
ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution
January 6, 2024
ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution
CNN — ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem…
Palestinians will decide Gaza’s future, not Israel, PLO insists
January 6, 2024
Palestinians will decide Gaza’s future, not Israel, PLO insists
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee Secretary General Hussein al-Sheikh said Saturday that “the future of the Gaza Strip is…
Israeli government divisions burst into open as ministers ‘fight’ over post-war plans
January 6, 2024
Israeli government divisions burst into open as ministers ‘fight’ over post-war plans
Tel Aviv and Jerusalem CNN — Rifts in the Israeli government emerged publicly on Friday as members of the cabinet…
Famine in Gaza ‘around the corner,’ as people face ‘highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,’ UN relief chief says
January 6, 2024
Famine in Gaza ‘around the corner,’ as people face ‘highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,’ UN relief chief says
CNN — Famine is “around the corner” as people in Gaza face the “highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,”…
Children among 14 killed in strike on residence near Khan Younis, Gaza health ministry says
January 4, 2024
Children among 14 killed in strike on residence near Khan Younis, Gaza health ministry says
Fourteen people were killed Thursday morning in a strike on Al-Mawasi on the coast of Gaza, west of Khan Younis,…
Education Department official resigns over Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war
January 4, 2024
Education Department official resigns over Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war
CNN — A Department of Education political appointee resigned on Wednesday, citing in a letter the Biden administration’s handling of…
Up to 3,000 Israeli soldiers require mental health services following war on Gaza
January 4, 2024
Up to 3,000 Israeli soldiers require mental health services following war on Gaza
Hebrew media revealed that up to 3,000 Israeli soldiers have sought out mental health authorities since the start of the…
US doubles down on assessment Hamas used Gaza hospital as command hub
January 4, 2024
US doubles down on assessment Hamas used Gaza hospital as command hub
CNN — The US doubled down on its assessment that Hamas and other Gaza militants used the enclave’s largest hospital complex as…
Saudi, EU countries denounce comments by far-right Israeli officials on resettlement of Gazans
January 4, 2024
Saudi, EU countries denounce comments by far-right Israeli officials on resettlement of Gazans
Saudi Arabia and a number of European nations on Thursday joined the United States in condemning comments by far-right Israeli…