Middle East
German foreign minister condemns Israeli settlers’ violence in occupied West Bank
January 9, 2024
German foreign minister condemns Israeli settlers’ violence in occupied West Bank
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock denounced Israeli settlers’ violence towards Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, against the backdrop of rising number of…
Israel is facing a genocide case in international court. Could it halt the war in Gaza?
January 9, 2024
Israel is facing a genocide case in international court. Could it halt the war in Gaza?
CNN — Israel is set to appear before the International Court of Justice this week in a high stakes case that could…
Israel launches heavy raids on southern Lebanon, while cyber attack strickens Beirut airport
January 9, 2024
Israel launches heavy raids on southern Lebanon, while cyber attack strickens Beirut airport
The Israeli occupation on Monday carried out a series of raids against Lebanese Hezbollah sites, while a missile exploded in…
Blinken in Israel for high-stakes talks as US looks to rein in Netanyahu’s war campaign
January 9, 2024
Blinken in Israel for high-stakes talks as US looks to rein in Netanyahu’s war campaign
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for high-stakes talks with top government officials on Tuesday…
British surgeon says Gaza ‘beyond worst thing’ he’s seen, as Jordan’s king warns Israel creating a ‘generation of orphans’
January 9, 2024
British surgeon says Gaza ‘beyond worst thing’ he’s seen, as Jordan’s king warns Israel creating a ‘generation of orphans’
CNN — A British surgeon who led an emergency medical team in central Gaza says the situation at Al-Aqsa hospital has been…
IDF admits it carried out strike that killed Al Jazeera journalists, says “terrorist” was target
January 8, 2024
IDF admits it carried out strike that killed Al Jazeera journalists, says “terrorist” was target
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted on Monday it carried out an airstrike that killed two journalists working for Al…
UN agency in Gaza says there have been 63 direct hits on its facilities since war began
January 8, 2024
UN agency in Gaza says there have been 63 direct hits on its facilities since war began
The UN’s main agency in Gaza says there have been 220 incidents involving its premises, including 63 direct hits during the…
Amidst bombings, a young couple defies the odds to get married in Gaza
January 8, 2024
Amidst bombings, a young couple defies the odds to get married in Gaza
“Gaza does not know the impossible – from the womb of suffering, joy is born.” This phrase is etched into…
WHO chief says key Gaza hospital “must remain functional” after medical providers withdraw
January 8, 2024
WHO chief says key Gaza hospital “must remain functional” after medical providers withdraw
A key hospital in central Gaza “must remain functional,” the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday, after several…
More than 10 children losing legs in Gaza every day as dire health crisis grows, aid groups say
January 8, 2024
More than 10 children losing legs in Gaza every day as dire health crisis grows, aid groups say
CNN — More than 10 children on average have lost one or both of their legs every day in Gaza…