Israel
A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza
Middle East
December 29, 2025
A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza
Fierce rain and bitter cold continued to batter Gaza this weekend, as the number of Palestinians killed by the harsh…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister responds to calls for war with Israel
Egypt
December 29, 2025
Egypt’s Foreign Minister responds to calls for war with Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty responded on Sunday to calls made by some for Egypt to forcibly deliver aid to…
FM to Norwegian counterpart: Concerted global efforts key to consolidating Gaza ceasefire
Egypt
December 28, 2025
FM to Norwegian counterpart: Concerted global efforts key to consolidating Gaza ceasefire
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed during a phone call on Saturday 27/12/2025 with Norway’s…
Why Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago is the opening act to Israeli Prime Minister’s reelection bid
Middle East
December 28, 2025
Why Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago is the opening act to Israeli Prime Minister’s reelection bid
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago this week, the encounter will mark more…
Arab and Islamic countries reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Egypt
December 28, 2025
Arab and Islamic countries reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Several Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday affirming their rejection of Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland…
Israel recognizes Somaliland to pressure Egypt over Gaza, experts explain
Egypt
December 27, 2025
Israel recognizes Somaliland to pressure Egypt over Gaza, experts explain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday officially announced the recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, a region in…
Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state
Middle East
December 27, 2025
Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state
Reuters — Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign…
Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Middle East
December 27, 2025
Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Two people were killed when a Palestinian man launched a car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, police said Friday.…
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Middle East
December 25, 2025
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Rome — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza…
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another…