Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza as countries warn of renewed ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis
Middle East
December 31, 2025
Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza as countries warn of renewed ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis
Several international humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), face being barred from working in Gaza from Thursday for failing…
Aid convoy heads for Gaza via Rafah as Egypt presses ahead with relief deliveries
Egypt
December 30, 2025
Aid convoy heads for Gaza via Rafah as Egypt presses ahead with relief deliveries
RAFAH, Egypt, Dec 30 (MENA) – A convoy of humanitarian aid trucks began entering the Gaza Strip on Tuesday through…
Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida
Middle East
December 30, 2025
Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida
President Donald Trump’s Monday meeting in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu generated plenty of warm words — but…
‘Save what remains of Gaza’, pleads health official as children die of hunger
Middle East
December 30, 2025
‘Save what remains of Gaza’, pleads health official as children die of hunger
The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Munir al-Barsh, issued a desperate plea to the international community,…
FM says 2025 among most challenging years amid regional crises, urges move to second phase of Gaza agreement
Egypt
December 29, 2025
FM says 2025 among most challenging years amid regional crises, urges move to second phase of Gaza agreement
CAIRO, Dec 28 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said 2025 had been one…
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…
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…
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…