Gaza
Iran mulls scrapping plans to take revenge on Israel in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire
Middle East
August 10, 2024
Iran mulls scrapping plans to take revenge on Israel in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CNN — The Middle East, and indeed much of the world, is bracing for Iran to carry…
More than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school and mosque sheltering displaced people, Gaza officials say
Middle East
August 10, 2024
More than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school and mosque sheltering displaced people, Gaza officials say
CNN — At least 93 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school and mosque in Gaza…
These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied
Middle East
August 10, 2024
These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied
CNN — On Tuesday morning, as Abdallah stood on a dusty street in northern Gaza amid the debris of bombed…
Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership
Middle East
August 8, 2024
Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership
CNN — Hamas’ choice of a hardline political leader did little to comfort Gazans displaced, hungry, and seeking a way…
FM confers with Jordanian counterpart on latest developments in Gaza, its regional repercussions
Egypt
August 8, 2024
FM confers with Jordanian counterpart on latest developments in Gaza, its regional repercussions
CAIRO, Aug 6 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, discussed over the phone on…
State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Middle East
August 8, 2024
State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
CNN — The US State Department called allegations of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli soldiers “horrific” and said…
Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate
Middle East
August 7, 2024
Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate
Washington CNN — While the American military is rallying allies to yet again help defend Israel against an expected Iranian attack, top…
Egypt, Algeria FMs Say Strong Joint Action Needed To Face Regional Challenges
Egypt
August 7, 2024
Egypt, Algeria FMs Say Strong Joint Action Needed To Face Regional Challenges
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said the strong relations and historical bonds that unite Egypt…
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the Oct. 7 terror attack, as head of political bureau
Middle East
August 7, 2024
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the Oct. 7 terror attack, as head of political bureau
CNN — Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar – its leader in Gaza and one of the planners of the October…
Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’
Middle East
August 7, 2024
Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said “it may be just and moral” to starve 2 million Gaza…