Middle East
Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
August 5, 2024
Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
CNN — Israeli airstrikes on two school buildings in the north of Gaza City killed 17 Palestinians, most of them…
Photos: Israeli army claims it has discovered tunnels under Philadelphi corridor
August 5, 2024
Photos: Israeli army claims it has discovered tunnels under Philadelphi corridor
The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it has reportedly discovered dozens of tunnels in the Philadelphi corridor (Salah al-Din)…
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike
August 4, 2024
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike
CNN — The US, UK and France are among several countries urging their citizens to leave Lebanon as heightened tensions in the…
Pentagon dispatches fighter squadrons to Middle East
August 4, 2024
Pentagon dispatches fighter squadrons to Middle East
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, announced early Saturday morning that the US military that the US Secretary of…
Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb
August 4, 2024
Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb
CNN — Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week was…
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…