Middle East
Israel says it will block aid going into Gaza until Hamas agrees ceasefire extension
March 2, 2025
Israel says it will block aid going into Gaza until Hamas agrees ceasefire extension
CNN — Israel said Sunday it has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to…
Gaza ceasefire hits expiration date with Israel and Hamas split on way forward
March 2, 2025
Gaza ceasefire hits expiration date with Israel and Hamas split on way forward
CNN — The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, under which dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian…
A half-century insurgency in the Middle East may be ending. Here’s why
March 2, 2025
A half-century insurgency in the Middle East may be ending. Here’s why
CNN — One of the Middle East’s most intractable conflicts may be nearing its end, with ramifications that will be…
‘Where are we supposed to go?’ Israel’s West Bank campaign leaves families with nowhere to call home
March 2, 2025
‘Where are we supposed to go?’ Israel’s West Bank campaign leaves families with nowhere to call home
Nur Shams, West Bank CNN — Fatima Tawfeeq, 63, has lived through numerous Israeli military operations in the occupied West…
Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy: Hamas stands firm against Israeli terms
March 1, 2025
Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy: Hamas stands firm against Israeli terms
The Palestinian movement Hamas rejected on Saturday extending the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip in…
Investigation highlights Israeli intelligence failures in lead-up to Hamas’ October 7 attack
February 28, 2025
Investigation highlights Israeli intelligence failures in lead-up to Hamas’ October 7 attack
An investigation into the failings of the Israeli military in the lead-up to the devastating Hamas attack of October 7,…
Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha
February 27, 2025
Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha
Rabat Reuters — King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering…
Rights group says Israel has systematically abused Palestinian health workers for their profession
February 27, 2025
Rights group says Israel has systematically abused Palestinian health workers for their profession
CNN — Israel has systematically targeted Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza, arbitrarily detaining them without charge or access to legal…
Coffins said to contain hostages’ bodies arrive in Israel and Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza truce nears expiry
February 27, 2025
Coffins said to contain hostages’ bodies arrive in Israel and Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza truce nears expiry
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Four coffins said to contain the remains of Israeli hostages have been received by Israel,…
Israel won’t withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, Israeli source says
February 27, 2025
Israel won’t withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, Israeli source says
CNN — Israel will not withdraw its forces from the Gaza-Egypt border, according to an Israel source. The military was…