Palestine
Israel plans to expand the war in Gaza. Here’s what we know
Middle East
August 9, 2025
Israel plans to expand the war in Gaza. Here’s what we know
Jerusalem — Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time…
‘The tide is shifting’: Massive Australian protest over Gaza crisis seen as a sign of growing global alarm
Middle East
August 9, 2025
‘The tide is shifting’: Massive Australian protest over Gaza crisis seen as a sign of growing global alarm
Brisbane, Australia — When Australia wants to put on a show, it turns to the sweeping expanse of Sydney Harbour,…
Under attack from all sides, armed clans try to protect aid coming into Gaza
Middle East
August 7, 2025
Under attack from all sides, armed clans try to protect aid coming into Gaza
Securing the trucks carrying aid into Gaza is a tight balancing act for the Abu Mughsaib clan. Getting too close…
British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash
Middle East
August 7, 2025
British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash
London — The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), one of Britain’s most prestigious arts institutions, has canceled its planned production…
Israeli military chief warns against takeover of Gaza as Netanyahu considers ‘full conquest’ of besieged territory
Middle East
August 7, 2025
Israeli military chief warns against takeover of Gaza as Netanyahu considers ‘full conquest’ of besieged territory
Israel’s military chief warned against a full takeover of Gaza, according to three Israeli sources familiar with the discussions, as…
Israel is using US munitions to ‘illegally and indiscriminately’ attack Gaza school shelters, Human Rights Watch says
Middle East
August 7, 2025
Israel is using US munitions to ‘illegally and indiscriminately’ attack Gaza school shelters, Human Rights Watch says
The Israeli military has “illegally and indiscriminately” used US munitions to attack school shelters in Gaza, killing hundreds of people,…
Egyptian army air-drops 12 loads of aid into Gaza within three days
Egypt
August 7, 2025
Egyptian army air-drops 12 loads of aid into Gaza within three days
The Egyptian army announced on Wednesday that it has carried out new humanitarian aid air-drop operations over the Gaza Strip,…
Outrage in Israel as hostage ‘horror’ videos emerge at decision time for Netanyahu’s government
Middle East
August 5, 2025
Outrage in Israel as hostage ‘horror’ videos emerge at decision time for Netanyahu’s government
“What I’m doing now is digging my own grave,” says Evyatar David, as his fragile figure, weak with hunger, scrapes…
Crisis in Gaza seems hopeless. Here’s a potential pathway for a 90-day solution
Middle East
August 5, 2025
Crisis in Gaza seems hopeless. Here’s a potential pathway for a 90-day solution
Even as someone who helped negotiate the only two ceasefires of the terrible war in Gaza, including the release of…
Netanyahu to urge ‘full conquest’ of Gaza as ceasefire talks reach an impasse
Middle East
August 5, 2025
Netanyahu to urge ‘full conquest’ of Gaza as ceasefire talks reach an impasse
Negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza appear to be at an impasse, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…