Middle East
Netanyahu says Israel will move forward with invasion of Rafah and responds to Biden’s criticism
March 11, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will move forward with invasion of Rafah and responds to Biden’s criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his policies in Gaza after US President Joe Biden said the Israeli leader is…
“No dates yet” to resume ceasefire negotiations, Hamas member tells CNN
March 10, 2024
“No dates yet” to resume ceasefire negotiations, Hamas member tells CNN
There are “no dates yet” for Hamas negotiators to return to Cairo to resume talks over reaching a ceasefire in…
Biden says Netanyahu is “hurting more than helping” Israel by failing to minimise casualties
March 10, 2024
Biden says Netanyahu is “hurting more than helping” Israel by failing to minimise casualties
US President Joe Biden has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting more than helping” Israel in failing…
Jordan says it airdropped aid into northern Gaza Saturday
March 10, 2024
Jordan says it airdropped aid into northern Gaza Saturday
The Jordanian Armed Forces made 10 airdrops of humanitarian relief into northern Gaza on Saturday. The airdrops were carried out in cooperation…
First equipment to build a temporary port in Gaza for aid is en route, US Central Command says
March 10, 2024
First equipment to build a temporary port in Gaza for aid is en route, US Central Command says
The first equipment needed to establish a temporary pier in Gaza is on its way, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said…
Scores injured in Israeli strike on residential building in central Rafah, Palestinian news agency says
March 9, 2024
Scores injured in Israeli strike on residential building in central Rafah, Palestinian news agency says
An Israeli strike on a residential building in Rafah has injured scores of people on Saturday, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA. “Scores…
Iran’s repression of protesters and women amounts to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN report says
March 9, 2024
Iran’s repression of protesters and women amounts to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN report says
CNN — Iran’s “repression of peaceful protests” and “institutional discrimination against women and girls” has led to human rights violations,…
US could take 2 months and 1,000 troops to construct floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza, Pentagon says
March 9, 2024
US could take 2 months and 1,000 troops to construct floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza, Pentagon says
CNN — A floating pier and causeway that will be used to deliver critical humanitarian aid by sea to Gaza…
Israeli road splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, satellite imagery shows
March 9, 2024
Israeli road splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, satellite imagery shows
CNN — A road being built by the Israeli military splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, a…
Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis
March 8, 2024
Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis
The first fatal attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began targeting ships late…