Middle East
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…
At least 53 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave
January 3, 2024
At least 53 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave
CNN — At least 53 people were killed Wednesday and 71 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin…
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah will give scheduled speech amid fallout from deadly strike on senior Hamas leader
January 3, 2024
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah will give scheduled speech amid fallout from deadly strike on senior Hamas leader
Hezbollah’s leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is set to deliver his third speech since Oct 7th. The speech comes a day…
Israel’s Supreme Court deals huge blow to Netanyahu, but one he may have to swallow
January 3, 2024
Israel’s Supreme Court deals huge blow to Netanyahu, but one he may have to swallow
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 the…
Senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut blast
January 3, 2024
Senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut blast
CNN — Hamas said Tuesday that one of its senior leaders has been killed in an attack in the south…