Middle East
France warns Israel that expanding war in Gaza won’t improve security. Here’s what other countries are saying
August 10, 2025
France warns Israel that expanding war in Gaza won’t improve security. Here’s what other countries are saying
France was among several countries on Friday to criticize the Israeli government’s plans to take control of Gaza City. France…
Netanyahu’s Gaza takeover plan satisfies no one but himself
August 10, 2025
Netanyahu’s Gaza takeover plan satisfies no one but himself
Tel Aviv — Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, the Israeli security cabinet voted for yet another military…
Hostage families sail toward Gaza calling for Israel to end the war
August 9, 2025
Hostage families sail toward Gaza calling for Israel to end the war
Families of some of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza have sailed towards the Palestinian enclave on Thursday, in…
Israel security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City despite rising alarm at home and abroad
August 9, 2025
Israel security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City despite rising alarm at home and abroad
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy Gaza City, the Prime Minister’s Office…
Rising threats against Jewish and Israeli communities in UAE forces US embassy to issue statement
August 9, 2025
Rising threats against Jewish and Israeli communities in UAE forces US embassy to issue statement
The US Embassy in UAE warned its citizens on Friday evening, in a statement posted on its Twitter account, to…
Israel plans to expand the war in Gaza. Here’s what we know
August 9, 2025
Israel plans to expand the war in Gaza. Here’s what we know
Jerusalem — Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time…
‘The tide is shifting’: Massive Australian protest over Gaza crisis seen as a sign of growing global alarm
August 9, 2025
‘The tide is shifting’: Massive Australian protest over Gaza crisis seen as a sign of growing global alarm
Brisbane, Australia — When Australia wants to put on a show, it turns to the sweeping expanse of Sydney Harbour,…
Under attack from all sides, armed clans try to protect aid coming into Gaza
August 7, 2025
Under attack from all sides, armed clans try to protect aid coming into Gaza
Securing the trucks carrying aid into Gaza is a tight balancing act for the Abu Mughsaib clan. Getting too close…
British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash
August 7, 2025
British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash
London — The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), one of Britain’s most prestigious arts institutions, has canceled its planned production…
Israeli military chief warns against takeover of Gaza as Netanyahu considers ‘full conquest’ of besieged territory
August 7, 2025
Israeli military chief warns against takeover of Gaza as Netanyahu considers ‘full conquest’ of besieged territory
Israel’s military chief warned against a full takeover of Gaza, according to three Israeli sources familiar with the discussions, as…