Israel
Israel’s Netanyahu says most controversial part of judicial overhaul legislation ‘not coming back’
Middle East
July 1, 2023
Israel’s Netanyahu says most controversial part of judicial overhaul legislation ‘not coming back’
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the most controversial aspect of his government’s proposed judicial reform, a…
Azhar condemns burning of Quran by Israeli settlers
Egypt
June 25, 2023
Azhar condemns burning of Quran by Israeli settlers
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif announced its strong condemnation of the burning of Holy Quran books by invading Israeli forces in southern Nablus,…
Growing alarm at rise in violence in occupied West Bank
World
June 24, 2023
Growing alarm at rise in violence in occupied West Bank
CNN — The United Nations human rights chief and the European Union have expressed alarm over ongoing violence in the…
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Middle East
June 24, 2023
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Jerusalem CNN — In the hushed, ornate St James cathedral in the Armenian Quarter, one of Jerusalem’s most famous photographers…
Palestinian villagers attacked in wake of Israeli settler killings, Palestinian official says
Middle East
June 21, 2023
Palestinian villagers attacked in wake of Israeli settler killings, Palestinian official says
Jerusalem CNN — Dozens of Palestinian villagers were attacked by Israeli settlers overnight in the wake of the killing of…
At least four Israelis killed in West Bank shootings, authorities say
Middle East
June 21, 2023
At least four Israelis killed in West Bank shootings, authorities say
Jerusalem CNN — Four people were killed and four more were wounded in shootings near the settlement of Eli in…
Egypt denounces Israeli raid on Jenin, warns against continued escalation
Egypt
June 20, 2023
Egypt denounces Israeli raid on Jenin, warns against continued escalation
Egypt has denounced the Israeli attack, backed by a military helicopter, on the West Bank town of Jenin Monday morning…
Saudi Arabia is quietly changing its textbooks. Could that lead to acceptance of Israel?
Middle East
June 20, 2023
Saudi Arabia is quietly changing its textbooks. Could that lead to acceptance of Israel?
Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi CNN — Textbooks in Saudi Arabia have been changing. For years, researchers have been observing a…
Huge firefight erupts as Israeli forces raid Jenin, leaving 4 Palestinians dead
Middle East
June 19, 2023
Huge firefight erupts as Israeli forces raid Jenin, leaving 4 Palestinians dead
Jerusalem CNN — An Israeli raid into one of the tensest cities in the occupied West Bank erupted Monday into…
Blinken says Israel-Saudi normalization remains a priority as he wraps visit to the Kingdom
Middle East
June 11, 2023
Blinken says Israel-Saudi normalization remains a priority as he wraps visit to the Kingdom
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday reaffirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to normalization between Israel and…