Middle East
Israeli military chief of staff resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack
January 22, 2025
Israeli military chief of staff resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack
CNN — Israel’s military chief of staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has said he will resign in March over the…
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
January 22, 2025
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
CNN — The Israeli military killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a child, in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday…
UN human rights office “alarmed” by a new wave of violence in occupied West Bank
January 21, 2025
UN human rights office “alarmed” by a new wave of violence in occupied West Bank
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in Ramallah said it was “alarmed” by a new wave of violence by…
Trump says he’s ‘not confident’ Gaza ceasefire will hold
January 21, 2025
Trump says he’s ‘not confident’ Gaza ceasefire will hold
CNN — US President Donald Trump said Monday he was “not confident” the Gaza ceasefire would last, despite claiming credit…
Palestinians mark the first day after the ceasefire: “Our kids can play again”
January 21, 2025
Palestinians mark the first day after the ceasefire: “Our kids can play again”
Children in Gaza woke up to a quiet, sunny day on Monday, the first morning in 15 months that passed…
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
January 21, 2025
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
CNN — When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday…
Gaza ceasefire brings hope but aid workers warn of major hurdles ahead
January 20, 2025
Gaza ceasefire brings hope but aid workers warn of major hurdles ahead
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — As the Gaza ceasefire takes hold, aid workers caution that the toughest challenges are yet…
In photos: Gazans wade through rubble, after Israeli bombing leaves enclave in ruins
January 20, 2025
In photos: Gazans wade through rubble, after Israeli bombing leaves enclave in ruins
As the first full day of a ceasefire and hostage release deal bore out on Monday, displaced Palestinians surveyed the…
First day of ceasefire sees 3 female prisoners handed over and 90 Palestinians released
January 20, 2025
First day of ceasefire sees 3 female prisoners handed over and 90 Palestinians released
The ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel went into effect at 11:15 am on Sunday, as residents of…
Gaza City appeals for international support to restore basic services
January 20, 2025
Gaza City appeals for international support to restore basic services
Gaza’s devastated largest city appealed for international support to help restore basic services after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…