Middle East
Blinken urged Qatar to threaten Hamas with expulsion from Doha as Gaza ceasefire talks stalled, officials say
March 25, 2024
Blinken urged Qatar to threaten Hamas with expulsion from Doha as Gaza ceasefire talks stalled, officials say
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a stern message to Qatar earlier this month: Tell Hamas that they…
Israeli cabinet members say they oppose Ultra-Orthodox conscription plan in threat to coalition government
March 25, 2024
Israeli cabinet members say they oppose Ultra-Orthodox conscription plan in threat to coalition government
Tel Aviv CNN — Two of the three members of Israel’s war cabinet signalled their opposition to government proposals on…
Israeli forces surround two more Gaza hospitals, Palestinian Red Crescent says
March 24, 2024
Israeli forces surround two more Gaza hospitals, Palestinian Red Crescent says
CNN — Israeli forces have surrounded two more hospitals in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said,…
Questions mount over Israel’s killing of journalists covering the war on Hamas
March 24, 2024
Questions mount over Israel’s killing of journalists covering the war on Hamas
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Israel responds to Guterres, accusing UN of ‘encouraging terrorism’
March 24, 2024
Israel responds to Guterres, accusing UN of ‘encouraging terrorism’
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Saturday criticized the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accusing the UN of being “anti-Semitic…
Israel agrees to US ‘bridging proposal’ on prisoner-hostage exchange and is awaiting Hamas’ response, CNN analyst says
March 24, 2024
Israel agrees to US ‘bridging proposal’ on prisoner-hostage exchange and is awaiting Hamas’ response, CNN analyst says
CNN — Israel agreed to a US “bridging proposal” on the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released for every…
At least 19 Palestinians killed by Israeli military while waiting for aid in Gaza – Gazan authorities
March 24, 2024
At least 19 Palestinians killed by Israeli military while waiting for aid in Gaza – Gazan authorities
CNN — At least 19 people have been killed and 23 injured from Israeli fire on Gaza residents who were…
Israeli military forced journalists and health workers to strip in Gaza hospital raid, eyewitnesses say
March 23, 2024
Israeli military forced journalists and health workers to strip in Gaza hospital raid, eyewitnesses say
CNN — Israeli forces detained Palestinian journalists and health workers, blindfolded them and stripped them down to their underwear in…
After vetoing three prior UN resolutions on Gaza, US sees its own ceasefire proposal rejected
March 23, 2024
After vetoing three prior UN resolutions on Gaza, US sees its own ceasefire proposal rejected
CNN — A United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by the United States calling for a ceasefire tied to the…
Netanyahu doubles down on plan for Rafah offensive after meeting with top US diplomat. Catch up here
March 23, 2024
Netanyahu doubles down on plan for Rafah offensive after meeting with top US diplomat. Catch up here
US Secretary of State Blinken traveled to Israel and met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday, as part of an intensive…