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Israel says two hostages rescued from Gaza in special operation, 128 days after their capture
Middle East
February 12, 2024
Israel says two hostages rescued from Gaza in special operation, 128 days after their capture
CNN — The Israeli military said Monday it has rescued two hostages during a special operation conducted overnight in Rafah,…
Egypt rejects Israel’s intentions to carry out military operation in Rafah
Egypt
February 12, 2024
Egypt rejects Israel’s intentions to carry out military operation in Rafah
Egypt stressed its complete rejection of statements issued by high-level officials in the Israeli government regarding their intention to launch…
International community warns of ‘massacre’ as Israel readies to invade Rafah
Middle East
February 11, 2024
International community warns of ‘massacre’ as Israel readies to invade Rafah
Israel has intensified its bombing of Rafah City in preparation to storm it, amid warnings of a “global massacre” and…
Egyptian MP files parliamentary question over impact of Gaza war on tourism
Egypt
February 11, 2024
Egyptian MP files parliamentary question over impact of Gaza war on tourism
A member of the Tourism Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives, Sahar Talaat Mostafa, submitted a parliamentary question to…
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza
Middle East
February 11, 2024
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
UK foreign secretary, EU foreign policy chief express concern over Israel’s looming Rafah offensive
Middle East
February 11, 2024
UK foreign secretary, EU foreign policy chief express concern over Israel’s looming Rafah offensive
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Saturday he is “deeply concerned” by the prospect of an Israeli military offensive in…
Saudi Arabia warns Israel of “very serious repercussions” for storming Rafah
Middle East
February 11, 2024
Saudi Arabia warns Israel of “very serious repercussions” for storming Rafah
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry warned Saturday of “very serious repercussions of storming and targeting” the city of Rafah in the…
Five-year-old Palestinian girl found dead after being trapped in car with dead relatives
Middle East
February 10, 2024
Five-year-old Palestinian girl found dead after being trapped in car with dead relatives
CNN — A 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped in a car with her dead relatives after it came under…
Millions of Palestinians are trapped in Rafah. As Israeli troops approach, there’s nowhere left to run
Middle East
February 10, 2024
Millions of Palestinians are trapped in Rafah. As Israeli troops approach, there’s nowhere left to run
CNN — Displaced Palestinians crowded into tents in Rafah are waiting with dread for an anticipated Israeli ground assault on…
Egypt deploys over 40 tanks to enhance border security in Rafah as war rages on
Egypt
February 10, 2024
Egypt deploys over 40 tanks to enhance border security in Rafah as war rages on
Security sources announced that Egypt has dispatched up to 40 tanks and armored personnel carriers to North Sinai during the…