Middle East
Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
August 4, 2024
Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrates what he sees as major victories against Hamas and…
Hezbollah says response to Beirut strike will go beyond border skirmishes, but stops short of declaring war
August 3, 2024
Hezbollah says response to Beirut strike will go beyond border skirmishes, but stops short of declaring war
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed a response to Israel’s attack in southern Beirut earlier this week, which killed the…
Crowds gather in Tel Aviv to demand ceasefire and hostage release deal 300 days after Hamas attack
August 3, 2024
Crowds gather in Tel Aviv to demand ceasefire and hostage release deal 300 days after Hamas attack
Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv Thursday to demand the government reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal as they…
US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation
August 3, 2024
US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation
CNN — The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East…
Palestinian homes were destroyed ‘for revenge,’ says Israeli soldier who served in Gaza
August 3, 2024
Palestinian homes were destroyed ‘for revenge,’ says Israeli soldier who served in Gaza
CNN — Destroyed homes, looting, and a desire for revenge. A former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist has alleged serious…
Reporters Without Borders “outraged” by killing of Al Jazeera journalists
August 2, 2024
Reporters Without Borders “outraged” by killing of Al Jazeera journalists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says it is outraged by the killing of Al Jazeera journalists Ismail Al-Ghoul and Rami Al-Rifi…
Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
August 1, 2024
Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
CNN — The assassination of the political leader of Hamas has plunged the Middle East into fresh crisis and dented…
Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month
August 1, 2024
Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month
CNN — Israel’s military has said that one of the reported masterminds of the October 7 attacks, Hamas’ military chief…
Iran has no good options after two deadly strikes on senior allies
August 1, 2024
Iran has no good options after two deadly strikes on senior allies
CNN — One of the few things working in Iran’s favor after the humiliating news that Hamas political leader Ismail…
Iran says Haniyeh’s assassination could not happen without US authorization
August 1, 2024
Iran says Haniyeh’s assassination could not happen without US authorization
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations blamed the United States for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, claiming that it…