Middle East
Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan is the most outlandish idea in the history of US Middle East peacemaking
February 5, 2025
Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan is the most outlandish idea in the history of US Middle East peacemaking
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu couldn’t keep the smirk off his face. And no wonder. Netanyahu looked on…
Trump’s Gaza plan could endanger hostage deal and push Palestinians toward Hamas, CNN analyst says
February 5, 2025
Trump’s Gaza plan could endanger hostage deal and push Palestinians toward Hamas, CNN analyst says
President Donald Trump’s brazen proposal to “take over” Gaza could raise tensions during a fragile phase of the hostage exchange…
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
February 5, 2025
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
Paris AP — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age…
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip and doesn’t rule out using American troops
February 5, 2025
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip and doesn’t rule out using American troops
CNN — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States “will take over” the Gaza Strip — possibly with…
The Middle East’s first super-luxury train will gleam gold
February 4, 2025
The Middle East’s first super-luxury train will gleam gold
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control…
Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a consequential moment for both leaders – and the Middle East
February 4, 2025
Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a consequential moment for both leaders – and the Middle East
CNN — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival as the first foreign leader to pay President Donald Trump a visit since…
Jenin mayor likens Israeli military operation to war in Gaza
February 4, 2025
Jenin mayor likens Israeli military operation to war in Gaza
CNN — The mayor of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, told CNN on Monday that the Israeli assault on…
Toddler who has just days to live evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
February 4, 2025
Toddler who has just days to live evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
CNN — A Palestinian toddler forced to wait weeks for permission to leave Gaza for life saving medical treatment has…
‘It’s over, Dad’: Jubilant reunions as latest round of Israeli hostage releases passes smoothly
February 3, 2025
‘It’s over, Dad’: Jubilant reunions as latest round of Israeli hostage releases passes smoothly
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages from captivity in two orderly handover ceremonies that…
Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three hostages
February 3, 2025
Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three hostages
Israel has begun freeing Palestinian prisoners on Saturday from Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank, in the latest round…