Palestine
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…
Israeli military operations in Rafah expand from airstrikes to ground operations, satellite images show
Middle East
May 9, 2024
Israeli military operations in Rafah expand from airstrikes to ground operations, satellite images show
CNN — Israel’s attack in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has expanded from airstrikes to ground operations, new satellite…
UN estimates nearly 79,000 people have fled Rafah since Monday
Middle East
May 9, 2024
UN estimates nearly 79,000 people have fled Rafah since Monday
The UN’s main relief agency in Gaza (UNRWA) estimates that nearly 79,000 people have fled the southern city of Rafah since…
Eurovision braces for its most tense contest yet, as protesters and artists bristle at Israel’s presence
Culture
May 8, 2024
Eurovision braces for its most tense contest yet, as protesters and artists bristle at Israel’s presence
CNN — In the seven-decade history of Eurovision, it’s unlikely that a three-word slogan has been repeated so readily by…
Six people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, local hospitals say
Middle East
May 8, 2024
Six people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, local hospitals say
Six people, including two women, were killed by Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, according to…
Foreign leaders condemn Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah
Middle East
May 8, 2024
Foreign leaders condemn Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah
Top international officials have criticized Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday ordered…
A high-stakes report looms over Biden on whether Israel violated international law
Middle East
May 8, 2024
A high-stakes report looms over Biden on whether Israel violated international law
CNN — The Biden administration is rushing to finish a high-stakes report due to Congress this week on whether Israel has violated…
US paused shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over potential use in Rafah, official says
Middle East
May 8, 2024
US paused shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over potential use in Rafah, official says
CNN — The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over their potential use in a Rafah…
United Nations warns that aid is being withheld from Gaza Strip
Egypt
May 8, 2024
United Nations warns that aid is being withheld from Gaza Strip
Several UN agencies said on Tuesday that the two main crossings into Gaza Strip remain closed, effectively cutting off foreign…
Six children among 23 killed in Israeli airstrikes, hospitals in Rafah say
Middle East
May 7, 2024
Six children among 23 killed in Israeli airstrikes, hospitals in Rafah say
Twenty-three people were killed, including six children, in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah overnight, medical officials at hospitals in Rafah said in…