Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel cancels Mossad chief’s Qatar trip to restart hostage talks
Middle East
December 14, 2023
Israel cancels Mossad chief’s Qatar trip to restart hostage talks
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Israel has canceled a planned trip to Qatar by the head of its foreign intelligence…
Why Israel won’t stop fighting despite the mounting losses
Middle East
December 14, 2023
Why Israel won’t stop fighting despite the mounting losses
CNN — Nine Israeli soldiers were killed in a single attack in northern Gaza on Tuesday, an incident that was…
‘We have the right to live.’ Starvation, disease, and winter chill threaten the survival of displaced civilians in Gaza
Middle East
December 13, 2023
‘We have the right to live.’ Starvation, disease, and winter chill threaten the survival of displaced civilians in 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…
Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis: Thousands fall ill in war-ravaged Gaza amid spike in infectious diseases
Middle East
December 13, 2023
Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis: Thousands fall ill in war-ravaged Gaza amid spike in infectious diseases
CNN — Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, acute hepatitis and respiratory infections. These are just some of the diseases spreading in the…
Egypt reiterates its categorical rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Egypt
December 13, 2023
Egypt reiterates its categorical rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid has reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians outside the Gaza…
Gaza healthcare workers ‘taken’ by Israeli forces, says doctor, amid ‘horrendous conditions’ at hospitals
Middle East
December 13, 2023
Gaza healthcare workers ‘taken’ by Israeli forces, says doctor, amid ‘horrendous conditions’ at hospitals
CNN — A senior doctor in northern Gaza says that dozens of medical staffers at his hospital have been taken…
UN General Assembly votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East
December 13, 2023
UN General Assembly votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations CNN — The United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza,…
Efforts in place to establish new prisoner deal between Hamas and Israel
Middle East
December 13, 2023
Efforts in place to establish new prisoner deal between Hamas and Israel
Efforts are in place to establish a possible new ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel for the exchange of prisoners…
Egypt foreign ministry announces link to register citizens in Gaza
Egypt
December 12, 2023
Egypt foreign ministry announces link to register citizens in Gaza
Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Abu-Zeid announced that the ministry has created a registration link to facilitate the return of…
Biden pledges Israel support at Hanukkah event but delivers warning on public opinion
Middle East
December 12, 2023
Biden pledges Israel support at Hanukkah event but delivers warning on public opinion
CNN — President Joe Biden on Monday touted his “unshakeable” support for “the safety of the Jewish people and the…