Middle East
Blinken says Israel has agreed to Gaza withdrawal terms in ‘bridging proposal,’ despite reported comments from Netanyahu
August 21, 2024
Blinken says Israel has agreed to Gaza withdrawal terms in ‘bridging proposal,’ despite reported comments from Netanyahu
Doha, Qatar CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that despite reported comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel…
Iran says it will not take ‘hasty action’ against Israel for killing of Hamas political leader
August 21, 2024
Iran says it will not take ‘hasty action’ against Israel for killing of Hamas political leader
CNN — Iran’s pledged retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran will take…
Bodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
August 20, 2024
Bodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
CNN — The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan…
‘World’s most famous’ helipad on Burj al Arab turns 25
August 20, 2024
‘World’s most famous’ helipad on Burj al Arab turns 25
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Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
August 20, 2024
Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge gaps…
Her mother says the Israeli military killed her sister and father. Then soldiers brought them to an Israeli hospital
August 20, 2024
Her mother says the Israeli military killed her sister and father. Then soldiers brought them to an Israeli hospital
CNN — Sham Abu Tabaq, age 5, has a piercing stare. Behind her dark eyes are memories she has hardly…
Explosion in Tel Aviv declared a ‘terror attack’ by Israeli authorities
August 19, 2024
Explosion in Tel Aviv declared a ‘terror attack’ by Israeli authorities
CNN — An explosion in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening has been declared a terror attack by Israeli police and…
Blinken stresses ‘decisive moment’ for ceasefire deal as Hamas and Netanyahu express skepticism
August 19, 2024
Blinken stresses ‘decisive moment’ for ceasefire deal as Hamas and Netanyahu express skepticism
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The push to finalize a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza has reached a “decisive…
American Airlines cancels flights to and from Israel until April 2025
August 19, 2024
American Airlines cancels flights to and from Israel until April 2025
American Airlines on Sunday officially moved to cancel all flights to and from Israel until April 2025. The Israeli Broadcasting…
Israeli police investigating deadly explosion in Tel Aviv
August 19, 2024
Israeli police investigating deadly explosion in Tel Aviv
CNN — Israeli police are investigating an explosion that killed one person and injured another in Tel Aviv on Sunday…