Gaza
Palestinian homes were destroyed ‘for revenge,’ says Israeli soldier who served in Gaza
Middle East
August 3, 2024
Palestinian homes were destroyed ‘for revenge,’ says Israeli soldier who served in Gaza
CNN — Destroyed homes, looting, and a desire for revenge. A former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist has alleged serious…
Reporters Without Borders “outraged” by killing of Al Jazeera journalists
Middle East
August 2, 2024
Reporters Without Borders “outraged” by killing of Al Jazeera journalists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says it is outraged by the killing of Al Jazeera journalists Ismail Al-Ghoul and Rami Al-Rifi…
Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
Middle East
August 1, 2024
Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
CNN — The assassination of the political leader of Hamas has plunged the Middle East into fresh crisis and dented…
Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month
Middle East
August 1, 2024
Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month
CNN — Israel’s military has said that one of the reported masterminds of the October 7 attacks, Hamas’ military chief…
IMF lauds improved Egyptian economy, allows immediate draw of $820mn
Egypt
July 31, 2024
IMF lauds improved Egyptian economy, allows immediate draw of $820mn
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the third review of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…
‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws
Middle East
July 31, 2024
‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws
Khan Younis, Gaza CNN — Palestinians who fled the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis just over a week ago…
Hamas political leader Haniyeh’s assassination deepens fears of an all-out war in the Middle East
Middle East
July 31, 2024
Hamas political leader Haniyeh’s assassination deepens fears of an all-out war in the Middle East
CNN — Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards…
Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
Middle East
July 30, 2024
Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
CNN — Far-right lawmakers and protesters breached the perimeter of a controversial Israeli detention facility for Palestinians on Monday, after…
Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list
Middle East
July 30, 2024
Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list
CNN — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because…
What is the Golan Heights and who are the Druze?
Middle East
July 30, 2024
What is the Golan Heights and who are the Druze?
CNN — Tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have reached new heights in the wake of a…