Middle East
One minute, they were celebrating Gaza’s ceasefire. The next, they were killed
January 26, 2025
One minute, they were celebrating Gaza’s ceasefire. The next, they were killed
CNN — Thirteen-year-old Zakariya Barbakh had spent most of his life shuffling between hospitals across Gaza, the occupied West Bank…
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
January 26, 2025
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after…
Celebrations erupt in West Bank city following Palestinian prisoner release
January 25, 2025
Celebrations erupt in West Bank city following Palestinian prisoner release
Emotional scenes played out in the streets of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, following the release of Palestinian prisoners…
Hamas was sending a message to Israel with stage-managed hostage transfer
January 25, 2025
Hamas was sending a message to Israel with stage-managed hostage transfer
The hostage handover on Saturday was the most choreographed yet from Hamas. A stage was erected in Palestine Square, in…
International Criminal Court seeks warrants for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
January 23, 2025
International Criminal Court seeks warrants for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
CNN — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes, as the group…
Rubio speaks with Saudi Crown Prince
January 23, 2025
Rubio speaks with Saudi Crown Prince
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday and “discussed…
Jenin death toll rises to 12 as Israel’s assault enters third day
January 23, 2025
Jenin death toll rises to 12 as Israel’s assault enters third day
Israeli forces continued their aggression against the city of Jenin and its camp in the occupied West Bank for the…
“I pray to God that this will be the last day we need to use this kitchen.” Displaced Palestinians eagerly await their return home
January 23, 2025
“I pray to God that this will be the last day we need to use this kitchen.” Displaced Palestinians eagerly await their return home
At a soup kitchen in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Friday, hundreds of Palestinians lined up for food for…
Yemen’s Huthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
January 23, 2025
Yemen’s Huthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
CNN — Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi movement has released the crew of a cargo ship more than a year after its…
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
January 22, 2025
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
Baghdad, Iraq AP — Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that…