Middle East
US drone that crashed in Yemen appears to have been shot down by Huthi missile, official says
February 21, 2024
US drone that crashed in Yemen appears to have been shot down by Huthi missile, official says
CNN — Initial indications are that a US MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed near Hodeidah in Yemen early Monday morning…
Israeli officials deny that Hamas leader Sinwar fled to Egypt
February 21, 2024
Israeli officials deny that Hamas leader Sinwar fled to Egypt
Israeli officials on Tuesday denied reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fled to Egypt through a network of tunnels extending…
Prince William wants to see ‘end to the fighting’ in Gaza ‘as soon as possible’
February 21, 2024
Prince William wants to see ‘end to the fighting’ in Gaza ‘as soon as possible’
CNN — Britain’s Prince William has shared his concern over Israel’s five months-long military offensive in Gaza, saying he wants…
Exclusive: Israeli forces fired on food convoy in Gaza, UN documents and satellite analysis reveals
February 21, 2024
Exclusive: Israeli forces fired on food convoy in Gaza, UN documents and satellite analysis reveals
CNN — Israeli forces fired on a United Nations convoy carrying vital food supplies in central Gaza on February 5, before…
US conducts strikes against Huthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began
February 20, 2024
US conducts strikes against Huthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began
CNN — The US on Saturday conducted strikes against Huthi anti-ship cruise missiles and vessels, including on the first unmanned…
UN experts demand investigation into claims Israeli forces killed, raped and sexually assaulted Palestinian women and girls
February 20, 2024
UN experts demand investigation into claims Israeli forces killed, raped and sexually assaulted Palestinian women and girls
CNN — United Nations experts have called for an investigation into what they described as “credible allegations of egregious human…
‘Our people are here to stay’: World Court hears arguments over Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed land
February 20, 2024
‘Our people are here to stay’: World Court hears arguments over Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed land
CNN — The International Court of Justice began hearing historic oral arguments Monday over the Israeli occupation of territory claimed…
Doctors forced to strip in cold at Gaza’s Nasser hospital, witness says, as IDF announces arrest of Hamas militants there
February 20, 2024
Doctors forced to strip in cold at Gaza’s Nasser hospital, witness says, as IDF announces arrest of Hamas militants there
CNN — Israeli troops forced doctors and other medical staff to leave the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza, strip down…
Hebrew reports that Israeli El Al plane was subjected to unprecedented threat
February 20, 2024
Hebrew reports that Israeli El Al plane was subjected to unprecedented threat
Israeli media reported that “Hostile elements attempted to control the communications network on board an El Al plane, which was…
Israel summons Brazil’s ambassador after President Lula likened Israel’s actions in Gaza to Holocaust
February 19, 2024
Israel summons Brazil’s ambassador after President Lula likened Israel’s actions in Gaza to Holocaust
Israel said on Sunday it is summoning the Brazilian ambassador to the country over what it says were “shameful and…