Middle East
On the ground in Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 50 people yesterday, hospitals say
September 22, 2025
On the ground in Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 50 people yesterday, hospitals say
Hospitals in Gaza reported receiving nearly 50 bodies in the first 12 hours of Sunday. More than half arrived at…
Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed
September 22, 2025
Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed
Five people were killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese government, but claims…
With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state
September 22, 2025
With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state
Jerusalem — With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to…
UK deputy PM says recognition of Palestinian state part of broader process
September 21, 2025
UK deputy PM says recognition of Palestinian state part of broader process
The UK’s deputy prime minister said today that recognizing a Palestinian state would not bring one into existence “overnight”, stressing…
Portugal will also recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday
September 21, 2025
Portugal will also recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday
Portugal also says it will recognize a Palestinian state Sunday, joining a host of other Western countries making the same…
Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away
September 21, 2025
Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away
The quest for Palestinian independence is set to get a major boost as several diplomatic heavyweights, including the United Kingdom,…
Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
September 21, 2025
Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
On Friday, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya left his family home for a shift as the director of the Al-Shifa Hospital.…
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
September 20, 2025
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
Reuters — The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on…
Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service
September 20, 2025
Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service
Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has announced that he intends to return to Israeli military service next month, less than…
France announces 10 countries will recognize the State of Palestine on Monday
September 20, 2025
France announces 10 countries will recognize the State of Palestine on Monday
The French Élysée Palace announced that 10 countries, including France, will recognize the State of Palestine during the New York…