Gaza
State Department bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel
Middle East
December 10, 2023
State Department bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel
CNN — The US State Department transmitted an emergency declaration to lawmakers late Friday night for the sale of thousands…
Sisi, Putin stress importance of continuing efforts to cease fire in Gaza
Egypt
December 10, 2023
Sisi, Putin stress importance of continuing efforts to cease fire in Gaza
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to review regional conditions, especially in…
‘In the line of fire’: The crucial, neutral role the Red Cross plays in conflicts
Middle East
December 10, 2023
‘In the line of fire’: The crucial, neutral role the Red Cross plays in conflicts
CNN — During the brief truce between Israel and Hamas earlier this month, it was people in white vests driving…
Israel ready to act against Huthi rebels if international community fails to, national security adviser says
Middle East
December 10, 2023
Israel ready to act against Huthi rebels if international community fails to, national security adviser says
CNN — Israel is prepared to act against efforts by Huthi rebels in Yemen to disrupt shipping in the Red…
US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations
Middle East
December 9, 2023
US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations
Washington CNN — US officials are discussing post-war Gaza governance plans with the Palestinian Authority along with regional US allies…
Israel-UN relations at historic low as secretary-general invokes rare diplomatic measure
Middle East
December 9, 2023
Israel-UN relations at historic low as secretary-general invokes rare diplomatic measure
CNN — Israel’s relations with the United Nations have sunk to a historic low after a spat between the two…
Despite approval of 13 countries, US veto obstructs UN resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East
December 9, 2023
Despite approval of 13 countries, US veto obstructs UN resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in…
Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist in October attack, CNN analysis suggests
Middle East
December 9, 2023
Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist in October attack, CNN analysis suggests
CNN — Israeli tank fire killed Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and injured six other international journalists in a double strike…
US State Department asks Congress to approve sales of tank munitions to Israel
Middle East
December 9, 2023
US State Department asks Congress to approve sales of tank munitions to Israel
CNN — The US State Department has asked Congress to approve a sale of tens of thousands of munitions for…
Foreign Minister warns of current threats to Egypt’s security due to Gaza war
Egypt
December 9, 2023
Foreign Minister warns of current threats to Egypt’s security due to Gaza war
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Friday warned of current threats to Egypt’s national security brought on by the current…