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US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
December 20, 2025
US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation for the…
Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza
December 20, 2025
Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza
When Sheikh Mohammed Abu Mustafa stepped out of his mosque in southern Gaza after leading afternoon prayers in early November,…
Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire
December 20, 2025
Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire
There is no longer famine in Gaza, a United Nations-backed hunger monitor announced on Friday, after an influx of humanitarian…
Food insecurity hits the Gaza Strip
December 20, 2025
Food insecurity hits the Gaza Strip
The director of the Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO), Amjad al-Shawa, said that recent UN reports – particularly the Phase Classification…
Former envoy to Sudan warns “war enters a decisive turning point”
December 19, 2025
Former envoy to Sudan warns “war enters a decisive turning point”
Ambassador Hossam Issa, Egypt’s former envoy to Sudan, stated that the war has entered a “decisive phase” that will fundamentally…
“One hour from death”: Al-Azhar condemns Gaza medical blockade
December 18, 2025
“One hour from death”: Al-Azhar condemns Gaza medical blockade
Al-Azhar’s Observatory for Combating Extremism launched a blistering critique of Israel’s blockade on Wednesday, warning that thousands of children in…
In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
December 17, 2025
In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
When an attacker killed two US service members and a civilian interpreter in Syria over the weekend, President Donald Trump…
UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds
December 17, 2025
UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds
Palestinian officials have warned of “forced displacement” after the Israeli military ordered a series of demolitions in the occupied West…
United Nations warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
December 17, 2025
United Nations warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
The United Nations (UN) and various international organizations have warned of the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, amid…
Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank
December 14, 2025
Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank
Jerusalem — In another major expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli cabinet approved on Thursday…