Middle East
UN Security Council passes compromise resolution on Israel-Hamas war as US abstains
December 23, 2023
UN Security Council passes compromise resolution on Israel-Hamas war as US abstains
Washington CNN — The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a resolution that calls for humanitarian pauses between Israel…
‘Not seen since Vietnam’: Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza, analysis shows
December 23, 2023
‘Not seen since Vietnam’: Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza, analysis shows
CNN — In the first month of its war in Gaza, Israel dropped hundreds of massive bombs, many of them…
US intelligence suggests Iran involved in planning attacks in Red Sea
December 23, 2023
US intelligence suggests Iran involved in planning attacks in Red Sea
Washington CNN — The US on Friday released newly declassified intelligence that suggests Iran has been “deeply involved in planning the…
Doctors accuse Israeli troops of desecrating bodies and shooting civilians at hospital Israel says was Hamas ‘command center’
December 23, 2023
Doctors accuse Israeli troops of desecrating bodies and shooting civilians at hospital Israel says was Hamas ‘command center’
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli soldiers raiding a hospital in northern Gaza desecrated the bodies of dead patients with bulldozers, let a military…
US intelligence analysis warns Hamas’ influence has grown since its attack on Israel
December 21, 2023
US intelligence analysis warns Hamas’ influence has grown since its attack on Israel
Washington CNN — A flurry of new analysis by US intelligence agencies has warned that Hamas’ credibility and influence has…
Israeli military dog captured hostages’ voices on camera days before they were killed by friendly fire
December 21, 2023
Israeli military dog captured hostages’ voices on camera days before they were killed by friendly fire
CNN — The voices of three Israeli hostages who were accidentally killed by Israeli troops in Gaza were captured on…
Blinken calls out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender and ‘stop hiding behind civilians’
December 21, 2023
Blinken calls out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender and ‘stop hiding behind civilians’
CNN — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday called out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender. “What is…
Palestinians support Hamas decision to go to war with Israel, survey suggests, with no political solution on horizon
December 21, 2023
Palestinians support Hamas decision to go to war with Israel, survey suggests, with no political solution on horizon
Ramallah, West Bank CNN — If Ramallah has a center, it is Al-Manara Square. Six roads meet here, and pedestrians…
Serious truce talks under way between Israel and Hamas: here are the details
December 21, 2023
Serious truce talks under way between Israel and Hamas: here are the details
Israeli Channel 13 has revealed details about a proposed deal between Hamas and the Israeli occupation government, which includes the…
UN vote on resolution calling for halt in hostilities in Gaza delayed again
December 20, 2023
UN vote on resolution calling for halt in hostilities in Gaza delayed again
Washington CNN — A UN Security Council vote on a resolution meant to spur more humanitarian aid into Gaza has…