Middle East
Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
April 26, 2024
Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
Authorities in Gaza have concluded their search of mass graves at a hospital in the south of the strip and…
Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established
April 26, 2024
Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established
Some Hamas officials are signaling that the militant group could give up armed struggle against Israel if the Palestinians get…
Israel impeding aid missions to northern Gaza, UN agency says
April 25, 2024
Israel impeding aid missions to northern Gaza, UN agency says
Israel has consistently denied aid convoys to northern Gaza, according to the UN’s agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA). Food shortages…
Germany to resume cooperation with UNRWA following independent review
April 25, 2024
Germany to resume cooperation with UNRWA following independent review
Germany will resume cooperation with the UN’s relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza (UNRWA) after the organization accepted the recommendations…
Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin appears in Hamas video, the first proof he survived October 7 injuries
April 25, 2024
Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin appears in Hamas video, the first proof he survived October 7 injuries
Hamas released a video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday, the first proof that he survived being badly wounded…
Israel says it’s killed half of Hezbollah’s commanders since October 7, group dismisses claim as “ridiculous”
April 25, 2024
Israel says it’s killed half of Hezbollah’s commanders since October 7, group dismisses claim as “ridiculous”
Half of Hezbollah’s commanders in southern Lebanon have been killed since fighting with Israel began on October 7, according to…
Palestinian woman shot dead in Hebron after she allegedly tried to stab an Israeli soldier
April 24, 2024
Palestinian woman shot dead in Hebron after she allegedly tried to stab an Israeli soldier
A Palestinian woman has been shot dead by Israeli troops at a checkpoint in Hebron in the occupied West Bank…
UN demands investigation after mass graves found at Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
April 24, 2024
UN demands investigation after mass graves found at Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
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…
“200 days of war, it feels like 200 years”: Palestinian children mourn lost dreams
April 24, 2024
“200 days of war, it feels like 200 years”: Palestinian children mourn lost dreams
Young children wearing sandals pucker their faces under the Gazan sun. Others drift barefoot across the courtyard of a sprawling…
Hamas military spokesperson vows continued attacks on Israel
April 24, 2024
Hamas military spokesperson vows continued attacks on Israel
Abu Obaida, the spokesperson of Hamas’ military wing Al Qassam Brigades, vowed continued attacks on Israel in his first video message…