Middle East
Israeli warplanes breach sound barrier in southern Lebanon to Beirut
June 30, 2024
Israeli warplanes breach sound barrier in southern Lebanon to Beirut
The AlQahera News Channel reported Saturday night that Israeli warplanes have breached the sound barrier in the south of Lebanon…
US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
June 30, 2024
US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
CNN — The United States has proposed new language to bridge gaps in discussions for a ceasefire and hostage deal…
US is disconnecting troubled Gaza humanitarian pier for a third time in anticipation of heavy seas, officials say
June 30, 2024
US is disconnecting troubled Gaza humanitarian pier for a third time in anticipation of heavy seas, officials say
CNN — The US is once again dismantling the troubled humanitarian pier to Gaza because of anticipated heavy seas and…
US moves forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire
June 29, 2024
US moves forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire
CNN — The US is moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon amid concerns of escalating cross-border fire, according to two US…
Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes
June 29, 2024
Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes
Tehran, Iran and Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A reformist candidate won the most votes in the first round of…
Iranians vote for a new president under the shadow of conflict and economic woes
June 29, 2024
Iranians vote for a new president under the shadow of conflict and economic woes
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…
Wounded and sick children leave besieged Gaza Strip, in first medical evacuation for weeks
June 29, 2024
Wounded and sick children leave besieged Gaza Strip, in first medical evacuation for weeks
CNN — Dozens of sick and injured children, including 20 cancer patients, have been evacuated from Gaza through the Kerem…
Israel may soon draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. What does it mean for the war and Netanyahu?
June 28, 2024
Israel may soon draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. What does it mean for the war and Netanyahu?
The Israeli Supreme Court issued a ruling on Tuesday ordering the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military. Since…
US officials went line-by-line through arms shipments to Israel with defense minister to rebut Netanyahu’s delay claim
June 27, 2024
US officials went line-by-line through arms shipments to Israel with defense minister to rebut Netanyahu’s delay claim
Washington CNN — American officials went through a line-by-line explanation of hundreds of US weapons shipments to Israel in meetings…
She managed to flee Gaza after half her family was killed in an Israeli strike. She blames Israel and Hamas for what happened
June 27, 2024
She managed to flee Gaza after half her family was killed in an Israeli strike. She blames Israel and Hamas for what happened
CNN — Roba Abu Jibba looked shocked as the doctor delivered his news: She couldn’t have the operation she desperately…