Gaza
Sisi, Erdogan discuss developments in Gaza over phone
Egypt
October 21, 2023
Sisi, Erdogan discuss developments in Gaza over phone
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday 20/10/2023 received a phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as they discussed…
UN chief at Rafah crossing says aid convoy ‘the difference between life and death’
Egypt
October 21, 2023
UN chief at Rafah crossing says aid convoy ‘the difference between life and death’
UN humanitarians said on Friday that an agreement to unlock aid deliveries across the border to Gaza was near, as…
Palestinian factions release American hostages
Middle East
October 21, 2023
Palestinian factions release American hostages
Palestinian factions on Friday announced the release of two American hostages. Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu-Ubaida said: “In response to Qatari…
Israeli ambassador to Russia confirms intention to launch ground operation in Gaza
Middle East
October 21, 2023
Israeli ambassador to Russia confirms intention to launch ground operation in Gaza
The Israeli Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Ben Zvi, told Russian news agency TASS that Israel will launch a ground operation…
The war has forced Israel’s Arab citizens to explain that no, they are not Hamas
Middle East
October 21, 2023
The war has forced Israel’s Arab citizens to explain that no, they are not Hamas
Haifa and Jerusalem CNN — When 20-year-old Aya Najame, an Arab Muslim, was a little girl growing up in the…
Opinion: The gnawing fear of knowing my Palestinian family could be killed at any moment
Featured Opinion
October 21, 2023
Opinion: The gnawing fear of knowing my Palestinian family could be killed at any moment
Editor’s Note: Hani Almadhoun is director of Philanthropy at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency USA. He grew up in Gaza,…
UN will bring aid into Gaza in accordance with Egyptian law: UN secretary general
Egypt
October 20, 2023
UN will bring aid into Gaza in accordance with Egyptian law: UN secretary general
The UN will bring aid into Gaza in accordance with Egyptian laws, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Friday…
Gaza conditions worsen by the hour as fresh wave of protests expected across Middle East
Middle East
October 20, 2023
Gaza conditions worsen by the hour as fresh wave of protests expected across Middle East
CNN — Fresh protests against Israel’s siege of Gaza are expected across much of the Middle East on Friday as…
Hamas spokesperson among scores detained in occupied West Bank
Middle East
October 20, 2023
Hamas spokesperson among scores detained in occupied West Bank
CNN — A Hamas spokesman is among more than 60 members of the militant organization detained by Israel in overnight…
The US is dangerously close to being pulled into a Middle East war
Middle East
October 20, 2023
The US is dangerously close to being pulled into a Middle East war
Southern Lebanon CNN — A US navy ship intercepts missiles launched by Huthi rebels in Yemen. Two American bases in…