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Israeli survivor of deadly suicide bombing grapples with the release of the man who ordered the attack
Middle East
March 5, 2025
Israeli survivor of deadly suicide bombing grapples with the release of the man who ordered the attack
Haifa, Israel CNN — The last image Oran Almog saw before losing his sight was dead bodies covered in glass…
Mufti commends Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction initiative adopted at Extraordinary Arab Summit
Egypt
March 5, 2025
Mufti commends Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction initiative adopted at Extraordinary Arab Summit
CAIRO, March 5 (MENA) – Egypt’s Grand Mufti Nazir Mohamed Ayad lauded outcome of the Cairo-hosted Extraordinary Arab Summit that…
Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame
Middle East
March 5, 2025
Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame
CNN — Israel’s Shin Bet security agency has said it “failed in its mission” to prevent Hamas’ October 7 attack…
US rejects alternative Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders
Middle East
March 5, 2025
US rejects alternative Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders
CNN — The Trump administration has rejected a long-awaited plan for the reconstruction of Gaza endorsed by Arab leaders, saying…
With Gaza tensions high, Egyptians and Israelis warn of a new war
Features/Interviews
March 4, 2025
With Gaza tensions high, Egyptians and Israelis warn of a new war
CNN — “Are we going to war?” asks a worried Cairo saleswoman upon learning that she’s speaking to a journalist.…
Palestinian film ‘No Other Land’ wins Oscar 2025
Culture
March 4, 2025
Palestinian film ‘No Other Land’ wins Oscar 2025
The Palestinian film “No Other Land” (2024) has won this year’s best documentary feature Oscar on Monday. “No Other Land”…
Israeli Defense Minister comments on peace treaty with Egypt
Egypt
March 4, 2025
Israeli Defense Minister comments on peace treaty with Egypt
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz referred to Egypt as the “largest and most powerful Arab country,” adding that the “peace…
FM, Palestinian PM probe arrangements for extraordinary Arab Summit
Egypt
March 4, 2025
FM, Palestinian PM probe arrangements for extraordinary Arab Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Monday 3/3/2025 discussed with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign…
Gaza truce hangs by a thread as Israel sets new conditions. Here’s what to know
Middle East
March 4, 2025
Gaza truce hangs by a thread as Israel sets new conditions. Here’s what to know
CNN — A delicate truce between Israel and Hamas hangs by a thread after Israel blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza,…
Kurdish militia declares ceasefire following leader’s call to end five-decade insurgency with Turkey
Middle East
March 3, 2025
Kurdish militia declares ceasefire following leader’s call to end five-decade insurgency with Turkey
CNN — The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militia on Saturday declared an immediate ceasefire, two days after its jailed leader…