Middle East
Turkey is celebrating 100 years as a republic. But today’s nation is a long way from 1923’s secular state
October 31, 2023
Turkey is celebrating 100 years as a republic. But today’s nation is a long way from 1923’s secular state
CNN — Turks on Sunday marked 100 years since the birth of the modern republic, with vibrant fireworks and a…
Israeli forces rescue soldier held by Hamas in special operation, IDF says
October 31, 2023
Israeli forces rescue soldier held by Hamas in special operation, IDF says
CNN — An Israeli soldier who was abducted by Hamas has been rescued in a special joint operation, the Israel…
Israeli army starts ground invasion of Gaza Strip: spokesperson
October 31, 2023
Israeli army starts ground invasion of Gaza Strip: spokesperson
The Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on Tuesday that Israel’s armed forces have been ordered to start the land…
Israeli army blows up Hamas leader’s house in West Bank
October 31, 2023
Israeli army blows up Hamas leader’s house in West Bank
Israeli occupation forces blew up the house of the leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, Saleh al-Arouri, who resides…
Oman calls to prosecute Israel for “unlawful war crimes” in Gaza
October 31, 2023
Oman calls to prosecute Israel for “unlawful war crimes” in Gaza
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-busaidi expressed his “deep anger” on Tuesday over the Israeli occupation forces’ “unlawful war crimes”…
This Palestinian girl went from wearing a sparkly tiara to bandages. Even in her hospital bed, she may not be safe
October 31, 2023
This Palestinian girl went from wearing a sparkly tiara to bandages. Even in her hospital bed, she may not be safe
Gaza CNN — Three-year-old Joudi hasn’t uttered a word in 16 days, her father says. Wearing a gray dress adorned with…
Gaza population being ‘dehumanized’ UN agency warns as Netanyahu rejects ceasefire calls
October 31, 2023
Gaza population being ‘dehumanized’ UN agency warns as Netanyahu rejects ceasefire calls
Gaza and Jerusalem CNN — The entire population of Gaza is “being dehumanized,” the chief of the main UN agency…
Oil prices are falling even as Israel steps up its war on Hamas. A spike could still happen
October 30, 2023
Oil prices are falling even as Israel steps up its war on Hamas. A spike could still happen
London CNN — Oil prices fell again Monday as concerns about the health of the global economy outweighed fears that…
Shani Louk, 23-year-old kidnapped by Hamas from music festival, found dead, Israel says
October 30, 2023
Shani Louk, 23-year-old kidnapped by Hamas from music festival, found dead, Israel says
CNN — A 23-year-old German-Israeli woman who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival by Hamas militants on October 7…
Israeli tanks inside Gaza pushed back by resistances forces
October 30, 2023
Israeli tanks inside Gaza pushed back by resistances forces
The government media office in the Gaza Strip on Monday denied a ground advancement by Israeli forces into residential neighborhoods…