Middle East
Authorities prepare for New Year’s Eve in Times Square and across the US as Israel-Hamas war presents elevated threats
December 30, 2023
Authorities prepare for New Year’s Eve in Times Square and across the US as Israel-Hamas war presents elevated threats
New York CNN — Authorities across the US are working to ensure New Year’s revelers’ security this weekend, particularly in…
Biden admin again bypasses Congress to sell military equipment to Israel
December 30, 2023
Biden admin again bypasses Congress to sell military equipment to Israel
CNN — The Biden administration for the second time this month has bypassed Congress to approve the transfer of nearly…
Qassam minefield in Gaza takes occupation by surprise, as war rages on and casualties mount
December 30, 2023
Qassam minefield in Gaza takes occupation by surprise, as war rages on and casualties mount
The al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Hamas movement, announced on Friday that multiple Israeli soldiers were killed and…
Israeli military report reveals new failures in mission to rescue mistakenly killed hostages
December 30, 2023
Israeli military report reveals new failures in mission to rescue mistakenly killed hostages
Israel’s army chief said troops failed in their mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed in Gaza earlier this month as…
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice over Gaza war
December 30, 2023
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice over Gaza war
CNN — South Africa has filed an application at the International Court of Justice to begin proceedings over allegations of…
Syrian air defense repels Israeli attack on Damascus
December 30, 2023
Syrian air defense repels Israeli attack on Damascus
The Syrian news agency SANA reported a military source saying that Syrian army’s air defenses responded to an “Israeli air…
Video appears to show at least two children stripped and detained by IDF in Gaza stadium among Palestinian men
December 28, 2023
Video appears to show at least two children stripped and detained by IDF in Gaza stadium among Palestinian men
CNN — An edited video circulating on social media appears to show Palestinian men and at least two children detained…
Palestine’s private sector suffered losses of US$1.5 billion since Gaza war began
December 28, 2023
Palestine’s private sector suffered losses of US$1.5 billion since Gaza war began
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) revealed on Wednesday that the total losses of the private sector amounted to…
Video: Al-Qassam celebrates Israeli prisoner’s ninth birthday in captivity
December 28, 2023
Video: Al-Qassam celebrates Israeli prisoner’s ninth birthday in captivity
The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of Hamas shared a video clip about Israeli prisoner Shaul Aron, captured…
What we know about the veteran Dutch diplomat tasked with getting more aid to Gaza
December 27, 2023
What we know about the veteran Dutch diplomat tasked with getting more aid to Gaza
CNN — Sigrid Kaag, a Dutch politician and veteran United Nations diplomat, will take charge of the international body’s effort to bring humanitarian relief to war-ravaged…