Middle East
Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
January 18, 2025
Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
CNN — Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to…
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
January 18, 2025
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
CNN — Don’t let Israel’s approval of the Gaza ceasefire fool you: There are deep schisms in Israeli politics that…
Gaza death toll surpasses 100 since ceasefire deal announcement
January 17, 2025
Gaza death toll surpasses 100 since ceasefire deal announcement
More than 100 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage…
In photos: Israelis and Palestinians react to the ceasefire
January 16, 2025
In photos: Israelis and Palestinians react to the ceasefire
Qatar’s prime minister announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire on Wednesday, leading to a pause in fighting…
Demonstrators against Gaza deal block the road into Jerusalem
January 16, 2025
Demonstrators against Gaza deal block the road into Jerusalem
Some protesters objecting to the ceasefire and hostage deal agreed between Israel and Hamas blocked the road into Jerusalem on…
How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
January 16, 2025
How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
Washington CNN — When Qatar’s prime minister emerged Wednesday to declare — at long last — that a ceasefire-for-hostage deal…
46,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza – but the true number may be much higher
January 16, 2025
46,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza – but the true number may be much higher
Israel’s 15-month war in Gaza, launched in response to Hamas’ October 7 attack, has decimated large swathes of the enclave…
Israeli airstrike kills and injures 18 Palestinians in Gaza
January 16, 2025
Israeli airstrike kills and injures 18 Palestinians in Gaza
Arab media reported on Wednesday that an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Sheikh Radwan area north of Gaza…
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
January 15, 2025
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The Israeli government and Hamas say they are in the final stages of indirect talks…
Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
January 15, 2025
Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
CNN — The top judge at the International Court of Justice Nawaf Salam has been designated Lebanon’s next prime minister…