Middle East
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza rise to 6,546, including 2,704 children
October 25, 2023
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza rise to 6,546, including 2,704 children
The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the latest death toll from Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have risen…
US military advisers invoke lessons of Iraq in urging Israelis to avoid all-out ground assault in Gaza
October 25, 2023
US military advisers invoke lessons of Iraq in urging Israelis to avoid all-out ground assault in Gaza
Washington CNN — American military officials are trying to steer Israel away from the type of brutal, urban combat the…
UN says fuel shortages will halt Gaza aid operations by the end of Wednesday
October 25, 2023
UN says fuel shortages will halt Gaza aid operations by the end of Wednesday
CNN — Vital fuel supplies needed to run hospitals and provide water to Gaza are on the verge of running…
Israel demands UN head steps down
October 25, 2023
Israel demands UN head steps down
Israel’s representative to the United Nations Gilad Erdan called for the resignation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio…
Israeli army says it will not allow fuel to enter Gaza
October 25, 2023
Israeli army says it will not allow fuel to enter Gaza
The Israeli army spokesperson announced that Israel will not allow fuel to enter the Gaza Strip even despite the catastrophic…
US to send nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Middle East
October 25, 2023
US to send nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Middle East
The Pentagon announced earlier this week that it was sending the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier…
Queen Rania of Jordan accuses West of ‘glaring double standard’ as the death toll rises in besieged Gaza
October 25, 2023
Queen Rania of Jordan accuses West of ‘glaring double standard’ as the death toll rises in besieged Gaza
CNN — Queen Rania of Jordan has accused Western leaders of a “glaring double standard” for failing to condemn the…
UN agency warns its fuel will run dry on Wednesday as Palestinian officials say 700 Gazans killed in a single day
October 25, 2023
UN agency warns its fuel will run dry on Wednesday as Palestinian officials say 700 Gazans killed in a single day
CNN — The main United Nations agency working in Gaza said it will be forced to halt its operations by…
Hamas operatives used phone lines installed in tunnels under Gaza to plan Israel attack over 2 years, sources familiar with intelligence say
October 25, 2023
Hamas operatives used phone lines installed in tunnels under Gaza to plan Israel attack over 2 years, sources familiar with intelligence say
CNN — Intelligence shared with the United States suggests a small cell of Hamas operatives planning the deadly surprise attack…
Hamas fighters treated me kindly, assures released Israeli hostage
October 24, 2023
Hamas fighters treated me kindly, assures released Israeli hostage
The 85-year-old Israeli hostage Yocheved Lifshitz, who was released by Hamas’ armed wing Al Qassam Brigades, said in statements following…