Middle East
Israel Defense Forces apologizes for death of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh for the first time
May 12, 2023
Israel Defense Forces apologizes for death of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh for the first time
The Israel Defense Forces has apologized for the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a year to the…
Turkish presidential candidate withdraws in potential boost for Erdogan rival
May 11, 2023
Turkish presidential candidate withdraws in potential boost for Erdogan rival
Istanbul CNN — Turkish presidential candidate Muharrem Ince has pulled out of the race, in a potential boost to President…
Israeli airstrikes kill Islamic Jihad’s rocket commander, militants group says
May 11, 2023
Israeli airstrikes kill Islamic Jihad’s rocket commander, militants group says
Jerusalem and Gaza CNN — Israeli airstrikes killed the commander of Islamic Jihad’s rocket unit in Gaza Thursday, the militant…
For Syrian refugees, Assad’s rehabilitation prompts fear of forced return
May 11, 2023
For Syrian refugees, Assad’s rehabilitation prompts fear of forced return
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — For millions of Syrian refugees scattered around the world, the re-admission of the Syrian regime…
Hundreds of rockets fired at Israel amid deadly IDF airstrikes in Gaza
May 11, 2023
Hundreds of rockets fired at Israel amid deadly IDF airstrikes in Gaza
Gaza and Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s army and Palestinian militants exchanged heavy cross-border fire on Wednesday, with hundreds of rockets…
Sudan peace talks make progress, mediation source says: Reuters
May 11, 2023
Sudan peace talks make progress, mediation source says: Reuters
CNN — Peace talks between Sudan’s warring Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have made progress, and an agreement on…
Dozens of rockets fired at Israel following deadly airstrikes in Gaza
May 10, 2023
Dozens of rockets fired at Israel following deadly airstrikes in Gaza
Gaza and Jerusalem CNN — More than 60 rockets were launched from Gaza towards Israel on Wednesday, a day after…
Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic missions after decade-long freeze: state media
May 10, 2023
Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic missions after decade-long freeze: state media
CNN — Saudi Arabia and Syria have resumed the work of diplomatic missions in both countries, according to state media,…
At least three killed, including French national, in attack near synagogue in Tunisia
May 10, 2023
At least three killed, including French national, in attack near synagogue in Tunisia
At least three people were killed and nine others wounded in an attack near a synagogue on the Tunisian island…
Three Islamic Jihad commanders and family members among multiple dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza
May 9, 2023
Three Islamic Jihad commanders and family members among multiple dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Gaza and Jerusalem CNN — Three Islamic Jihad commanders and multiple family members were among at least a dozen Palestinians…