Middle East
Iranian warship rolls over in port, could be out of action six months
July 9, 2024
Iranian warship rolls over in port, could be out of action six months
CNN — One of Iran’s newest warships capsized in port over the weekend while undergoing repairs, an incident that could…
Saudi women participate in changing Kaaba’s ‘kiswah’ cover – a historic first
July 9, 2024
Saudi women participate in changing Kaaba’s ‘kiswah’ cover – a historic first
Women employees of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque…
Developments in Gaza ceasefire talks raise hopes but challenges persist. Here’s what to know
July 9, 2024
Developments in Gaza ceasefire talks raise hopes but challenges persist. Here’s what to know
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…
Gaza’s chessboard of suffering: tens of thousands on the move again as IDF issues new evacuation orders
July 9, 2024
Gaza’s chessboard of suffering: tens of thousands on the move again as IDF issues new evacuation orders
CNN — Yet again, tens of thousands of people in Gaza are on the move, as the Israeli military issues…
After spending decades transporting Palestinians to Israeli hospitals, his mission did not stop after October 7
July 8, 2024
After spending decades transporting Palestinians to Israeli hospitals, his mission did not stop after October 7
CNN — For nearly two decades, the Israeli nonprofit Road to Recovery has transported sick Palestinians roundtrip from checkpoints in…
Injured American citizen’s condition ‘worsening’ after Hezbollah missiles fired toward Israel
July 8, 2024
Injured American citizen’s condition ‘worsening’ after Hezbollah missiles fired toward Israel
CNN — The condition of an American citizen injured Sunday after the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired missiles toward northern…
Hamas says senior government official in Gaza killed in airstrike
July 8, 2024
Hamas says senior government official in Gaza killed in airstrike
CNN — An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed a senior official in the Hamas-run government Sunday, according to the…
Israel says its operation in Rafah is ‘limited’. Fighting there has left parts of it unrecognizable
July 7, 2024
Israel says its operation in Rafah is ‘limited’. Fighting there has left parts of it unrecognizable
Thick clouds of dirt and sand fill the air as our convoy of Humvees arrives in Rafah, the first time…
Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNRWA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says
July 7, 2024
Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNRWA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says
CNN — An Israeli attack has killed at least 16 Palestinians and injured 50 others at UNRWA’s Al-Jaouni school sheltering…
Hamas ready to drop key demand in truce and hostage deal, official says
July 7, 2024
Hamas ready to drop key demand in truce and hostage deal, official says
CNN — Hamas is ready to reconsider its insistence that Israel commit to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza before signing…