Middle East
Hamas rejects disarmament, vows to fight ‘Israel’s agents’ in Gaza after the war
February 18, 2025
Hamas rejects disarmament, vows to fight ‘Israel’s agents’ in Gaza after the war
CNN — A senior Hamas official has said the group will not disarm and may even grow after the war…
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
February 18, 2025
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. The Israel Defense Forces…
Pro-Palestinian NGO seeks ICC arrest warrant for Israel’s foreign minister
February 17, 2025
Pro-Palestinian NGO seeks ICC arrest warrant for Israel’s foreign minister
CNN — Pro-Palestinian NGO the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against…
Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump
February 17, 2025
Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump
CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to “finish the job” against Iran with the support of…
Saudi Arabia seeks to mediate between Trump and Iran on new nuclear deal
February 16, 2025
Saudi Arabia seeks to mediate between Trump and Iran on new nuclear deal
CNN — Saudi Arabia is open to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in pursuit of a new deal…
Heavy bombs from the US arrive in Israel as Rubio visits the country
February 16, 2025
Heavy bombs from the US arrive in Israel as Rubio visits the country
CNN — A shipment of heavy bombs from the United States has arrived in Israel, as Marco Rubio visits the…
Paramilitary forces raid Sudan’s largest refugee camp
February 16, 2025
Paramilitary forces raid Sudan’s largest refugee camp
CNN — Fighters from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have torched swathes of the country’s largest refugee camp, firing…
2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades. Nearly 70% were killed by Israel, report says
February 16, 2025
2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades. Nearly 70% were killed by Israel, report says
CNN — Last year was the deadliest for journalists in more than three decades, with the majority killed in the…
US intelligence agencies believe Israel is likely to strike Iranian nuclear facilities this year
February 15, 2025
US intelligence agencies believe Israel is likely to strike Iranian nuclear facilities this year
CNN — US intelligence agencies recently warned both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel will likely attempt to strike…
Three Israeli hostages freed after dispute threatened Gaza ceasefire
February 15, 2025
Three Israeli hostages freed after dispute threatened Gaza ceasefire
CNN — Three Israeli hostages have been freed from Gaza under a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after a…