Middle East

Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away

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

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

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

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

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…
Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return, as pressure from families on Netanyahu grows

Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return, as pressure from families on Netanyahu grows

Hamas issued its strongest messaging about the Israeli hostages in Gaza Thursday night, saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Israel’s far-right finance minister suggests a real estate ‘bonanza’ in Gaza will follow the war

Israel’s far-right finance minister suggests a real estate ‘bonanza’ in Gaza will follow the war

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has described Gaza as a potential real estate “bonanza” and claimed he was talking to…
EU proposes trade sanctions on Israel over Gaza conflict

EU proposes trade sanctions on Israel over Gaza conflict

On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed imposing sweeping sanctions on Israel, including the suspension of certain trade preferences that cover…
Israeli tanks surround Gaza City ahead of ground incursion as EU proposes sanctions amid global outcry

Israeli tanks surround Gaza City ahead of ground incursion as EU proposes sanctions amid global outcry

Israeli tanks were stationed on the edge of Gaza City on Wednesday ahead of a planned ground operation into the…
Taliban orders ban on internet in northern Afghanistan ‘to prevent immoral activities’

Taliban orders ban on internet in northern Afghanistan ‘to prevent immoral activities’

Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters  —  The Taliban administration on Wednesday announced an internet ban across a swathe of northern Afghanistan, “to…
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