Middle East
Well-known Palestinian journalist detained by Israeli police over alleged ‘incitement’
March 18, 2025
Well-known Palestinian journalist detained by Israeli police over alleged ‘incitement’
CNN — Israeli police are seeking to keep a well-known Palestinian journalist in detention in Jerusalem on charges related to…
Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
March 17, 2025
Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
CNN — After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief…
‘Ethnic cleansing!’ Videos show Syrian government-aligned forces reveling in massacre of minorities in coastal town
March 17, 2025
‘Ethnic cleansing!’ Videos show Syrian government-aligned forces reveling in massacre of minorities in coastal town
CNN — A mother and her daughter hunch down by the windows of their attic as armed men gather outside…
Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Huthis
March 16, 2025
Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Huthis
CNN — Dozens of people have been reported killed after US President Donald Trump ordered “decisive” military action against Houthi…
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
March 16, 2025
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
CNN — Iran is using aerial drones, facial recognition systems, and a citizen-reporting app to enforce mandatory hijab laws on…
Israel to resume talks with Hamas over US proposal: Netanyahu’s office
March 16, 2025
Israel to resume talks with Hamas over US proposal: Netanyahu’s office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has ordered to continue negotiations with Hamas in accordance with the US proposal to…
‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
March 16, 2025
‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
CNN — Nimrod Cohen’s mother never got to ask him why he chose a raven for the tattoo he got…
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
March 16, 2025
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
CNN — At least nine people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia,…
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
March 15, 2025
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during…
In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
March 15, 2025
In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside…