Middle East
Senior Gaza doctor alleges ‘severe torture’ following release from Israeli detention as politicians clash over decision
July 2, 2024
Senior Gaza doctor alleges ‘severe torture’ following release from Israeli detention as politicians clash over decision
CNN — The head of Gaza’s largest hospital has claimed he was repeatedly tortured during his seven months in Israeli detention,…
Israel orders new evacuations in southern Gaza, prompting transfer of hospital patients
July 2, 2024
Israel orders new evacuations in southern Gaza, prompting transfer of hospital patients
CNN — The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders on Monday for areas in southern Gaza, including eastern Khan Younis…
Israel immediately needs 10,000 soldiers, says Defense Minister
July 2, 2024
Israel immediately needs 10,000 soldiers, says Defense Minister
Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Security Committee at the Knesset that Israel immediately needs…
‘We will not enlist:’ Ultra-Orthodox in Israel vow to defy orders to serve in the military
July 2, 2024
‘We will not enlist:’ Ultra-Orthodox in Israel vow to defy orders to serve in the military
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Netanyahu says Israel advancing to ‘end of the stage of eliminating’ Hamas’ army in Gaza
July 2, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel advancing to ‘end of the stage of eliminating’ Hamas’ army in Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday the country’s military is nearing the “end of the stage of…
Hezbollah targets camp in Golan, injuring 18 Israeli soldiers
July 1, 2024
Hezbollah targets camp in Golan, injuring 18 Israeli soldiers
Eighteen Israeli soldiers were injured following a drone explosion at the Revaya Camp in the Golan Heights launched by Lebanon’s…
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters attack Israeli minister’s car amid anger at military draft ruling
July 1, 2024
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters attack Israeli minister’s car amid anger at military draft ruling
CNN — Protests in Jerusalem against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli military turned violent on Sunday, with…
Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize five West Bank settlements
July 1, 2024
Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize five West Bank settlements
CNN — Israel has sparked condemnation after the finance minister announced plans to legally recognize five unauthorized Jewish settlements in…
A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls
June 30, 2024
A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the…
Pentagon and USAID launch oversight reviews of US pier and humanitarian aid for Gaza amid repeated challenges
June 30, 2024
Pentagon and USAID launch oversight reviews of US pier and humanitarian aid for Gaza amid repeated challenges
CNN — The Pentagon and USAID Inspectors General have launched coordinated reviews of the US humanitarian mission to Gaza where…