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A year on from October 7, the Middle East is facing its greatest upheaval in a half-century
Middle East
October 8, 2024
A year on from October 7, the Middle East is facing its greatest upheaval in a half-century
CNN — It is almost impossible to remember life in Israel before Hamas launched its brutal October 7 attacks a year ago, killing…
On the ground: CNN correspondent in southern Beirut on a night of constant Israeli strikes
Middle East
October 7, 2024
On the ground: CNN correspondent in southern Beirut on a night of constant Israeli strikes
We were preparing to go live on air when the first airstrike hit the southern suburbs of Beirut shortly after…
Hezbollah rocket attack wounds at least 5 in northern Israeli city of Haifa, hospital says
Middle East
October 7, 2024
Hezbollah rocket attack wounds at least 5 in northern Israeli city of Haifa, hospital says
At least five people were wounded in Haifa on Sunday following a Hezbollah rocket attack that appeared to mark the…
Egypt condemns Deir al-Balah massacre in Gaza Strip
Egypt
October 7, 2024
Egypt condemns Deir al-Balah massacre in Gaza Strip
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the massacre committed by the Israeli army in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza…
Heavy Israeli strikes hit southern Beirut as October 7 anniversary nears
Middle East
October 6, 2024
Heavy Israeli strikes hit southern Beirut as October 7 anniversary nears
Heavy Israeli airstrikes pounded southern Beirut overnight, with the military saying it was targeting Hezbollah. A CNN correspondent said they…
Egypt evacuates first batch of citizens from Lebanon
Egypt
October 6, 2024
Egypt evacuates first batch of citizens from Lebanon
The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully evacuated 286 Egyptian citizens from Lebanon who wished to return to their…
Israel continues unprecedented aerial campaign on Lebanon: What you need to know
Middle East
October 5, 2024
Israel continues unprecedented aerial campaign on Lebanon: What you need to know
Israel has continued to batter Lebanon with strikes into Saturday, in an aerial campaign that has killed over 1,400 people,…
UN refused request from Israel to move some peacekeepers from Lebanese border
Middle East
October 5, 2024
UN refused request from Israel to move some peacekeepers from Lebanese border
The United Nations refused a request from Israel to move some its peacekeepers near the Lebanese border just days before…
Egypt declares solidarity with UN Secretary-General after Israel blocks his entry
Egypt
October 5, 2024
Egypt declares solidarity with UN Secretary-General after Israel blocks his entry
Egypt welcomed the support of the UN Security Council for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, after Tel…
Egyptian, French FMs discuss developments in Lebanon
Egypt
October 5, 2024
Egyptian, French FMs discuss developments in Lebanon
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty phoned his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot Friday 4/10/2024 to discuss…