Palestine
“Devastating” long-term destruction to agricultural land in Gaza, expert says
Middle East
May 13, 2024
“Devastating” long-term destruction to agricultural land in Gaza, expert says
Almost half of the agricultural land in Gaza has been destroyed, and recovery could take years, an expert studying satellite…
Biden faces bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill over Israel ultimatum
Middle East
May 13, 2024
Biden faces bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill over Israel ultimatum
CNN — President Joe Biden is facing backlash from lawmakers in both parties over his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in…
Father of three in northern Gaza: “Death is more honorable than this humiliation”
Middle East
May 12, 2024
Father of three in northern Gaza: “Death is more honorable than this humiliation”
While much of the focus has been on the southern Gazan city of Rafah, there is ongoing military action in…
Gazan youths with amputated and injured legs find care in the US, but face an uncertain future
Middle East
May 12, 2024
Gazan youths with amputated and injured legs find care in the US, but face an uncertain future
CNN — Ahed Bseso lay on the kitchen table in her home in northern Gaza, watching as her uncle amputated…
Biden says there would be a “ceasefire tomorrow” if Hamas would release remaining hostages
Middle East
May 12, 2024
Biden says there would be a “ceasefire tomorrow” if Hamas would release remaining hostages
US President Joe Biden said there would be a “ceasefire tomorrow” if Hamas would release the hostages held in Gaza.…
UN member nations vote overwhelmingly to back Palestinian membership bid
Middle East
May 11, 2024
UN member nations vote overwhelmingly to back Palestinian membership bid
United Nations CNN — A United Nations resolution in support of Palestinian membership passed with overwhelming support on Friday, and…
Satellite imagery shows Palestinians fleeing Rafah’s tent cities as threat of major attack looms
Middle East
May 11, 2024
Satellite imagery shows Palestinians fleeing Rafah’s tent cities as threat of major attack looms
CNN — Palestinians are fleeing Rafah’s tent cities in large numbers as the threat of a potential major Israeli assault…
Egypt, US top diplomats probe situation in Rafah over phone
Egypt
May 11, 2024
Egypt, US top diplomats probe situation in Rafah over phone
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received on Thursday 9/5/2024 a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss…
Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center
Middle East
May 11, 2024
Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center
Sde Teiman, Israel CNN — At a military base that now doubles as a detention center in Israel’s Negev desert,…
Hamas has offered a ceasefire deal. Here’s why that won’t bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza
Middle East
May 9, 2024
Hamas has offered a ceasefire deal. Here’s why that won’t bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza
CNN — When Hamas declared on Monday evening that it has “agreed” to a ceasefire deal, it caught many off…