Middle East
7 Palestinian men killed in airstrike near Jenin
January 7, 2024
7 Palestinian men killed in airstrike near Jenin
Seven Palestinian men were killed in an Israeli airstrike near Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah said Sunday. Israel confirmed it had carried out an airstrike, calling the men “terrorists.” Four…
Three months into Israel’s war with Hamas, here’s a look at the conflict’s pivotal moments
January 7, 2024
Three months into Israel’s war with Hamas, here’s a look at the conflict’s pivotal moments
It’s been three months since the devastating Hamas attack that sparked Israel’s war in Gaza, and the deadly fighting has…
Almost 90% of Gaza population displaced due to war on Hamas, UN agency says
January 7, 2024
Almost 90% of Gaza population displaced due to war on Hamas, UN agency says
Almost 90 percent of Palestinians in Gaza have been forcibly displaced due to Israel’s war on Hamas, according to the…
Three months on, Israel is entering a new phase of war. Is it still trying to ‘destroy’ Hamas?
January 7, 2024
Three months on, Israel is entering a new phase of war. Is it still trying to ‘destroy’ Hamas?
CNN — Three months ago, speaking to citizens rocked by a horrific day of attacks by Hamas, Israel’s Prime Minister…
ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution
January 6, 2024
ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution
CNN — ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem…
Palestinians will decide Gaza’s future, not Israel, PLO insists
January 6, 2024
Palestinians will decide Gaza’s future, not Israel, PLO insists
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee Secretary General Hussein al-Sheikh said Saturday that “the future of the Gaza Strip is…
Israeli government divisions burst into open as ministers ‘fight’ over post-war plans
January 6, 2024
Israeli government divisions burst into open as ministers ‘fight’ over post-war plans
Tel Aviv and Jerusalem CNN — Rifts in the Israeli government emerged publicly on Friday as members of the cabinet…
Famine in Gaza ‘around the corner,’ as people face ‘highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,’ UN relief chief says
January 6, 2024
Famine in Gaza ‘around the corner,’ as people face ‘highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,’ UN relief chief says
CNN — Famine is “around the corner” as people in Gaza face the “highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,”…
Children among 14 killed in strike on residence near Khan Younis, Gaza health ministry says
January 4, 2024
Children among 14 killed in strike on residence near Khan Younis, Gaza health ministry says
Fourteen people were killed Thursday morning in a strike on Al-Mawasi on the coast of Gaza, west of Khan Younis,…
Education Department official resigns over Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war
January 4, 2024
Education Department official resigns over Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war
CNN — A Department of Education political appointee resigned on Wednesday, citing in a letter the Biden administration’s handling of…