Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Serious truce talks under way between Israel and Hamas: here are the details
Middle East
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…
Egyptian aid to Gaza totals 4,000 trucks weighing 67,000 tons
Egypt
December 21, 2023
Egyptian aid to Gaza totals 4,000 trucks weighing 67,000 tons
Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj stressed during the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social…
UN vote on resolution calling for halt in hostilities in Gaza delayed again
Middle East
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…
Israel exploring construction of humanitarian compound in northern Gaza after fighting subsides
Middle East
December 20, 2023
Israel exploring construction of humanitarian compound in northern Gaza after fighting subsides
CNN — Israeli officials are exploring the potential construction of a “humanitarian compound” in northern Gaza to house displaced Palestinian…
Netanyahu’s mission: Destroy Hamas, bring hostages home – and get reelected
Middle East
December 20, 2023
Netanyahu’s mission: Destroy Hamas, bring hostages home – and get reelected
CNN — From the United Nations to NGOs and even influencers, critics of the way Israel is waging war against Hamas…
Malaysia bans Israeli owned and linked shipping citing ‘cruelty against the Palestinian people’
Middle East
December 20, 2023
Malaysia bans Israeli owned and linked shipping citing ‘cruelty against the Palestinian people’
CNN — Malaysia’s government announced Wednesday that it was imposing a ban on all Israeli owned and flagged ships, as well…
Meta removed two Israel-Hamas videos unnecessarily, Oversight Board says
Technology
December 19, 2023
Meta removed two Israel-Hamas videos unnecessarily, Oversight Board says
New York CNN — Facebook-parent Meta’s automated tools to police potentially harmful content unnecessarily removed two videos related to the…
Who are the Huthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
Middle East
December 19, 2023
Who are the Huthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
CNN — Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say…
Video: Israel announces discovery of largest-ever attack tunnel by Hamas in northern Gaza
Middle East
December 19, 2023
Video: Israel announces discovery of largest-ever attack tunnel by Hamas in northern Gaza
Israel revealed on Sunday that it has discovered what it called the “largest tunnel” in Gaza so far, claiming it…
Austin announces US-led security operation focusing on Red Sea, Gulf of Aden after Huthi attacks on commercial shipping
Middle East
December 19, 2023
Austin announces US-led security operation focusing on Red Sea, Gulf of Aden after Huthi attacks on commercial shipping
CNN — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday announced a new US-led operation focusing on the “security challenges in…