Middle East
UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in October 7 attack
August 6, 2024
UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in October 7 attack
CNN — A United Nations investigation has found that nine employees from its main agency for Palestinian humanitarian relief, UNWRA,…
Those leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye
August 5, 2024
Those leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye
Beirut, Lebanon CNN — When our plane finally took off from Beirut, it was nearly an hour late. The mood…
At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense
August 5, 2024
At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense
CNN — Rescuers in Gaza raced to dig victims from the rubble on Sunday after Israeli airstrikes on two school…
Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
August 5, 2024
Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
CNN — Israeli airstrikes on two school buildings in the north of Gaza City killed 17 Palestinians, most of them…
Photos: Israeli army claims it has discovered tunnels under Philadelphi corridor
August 5, 2024
Photos: Israeli army claims it has discovered tunnels under Philadelphi corridor
The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it has reportedly discovered dozens of tunnels in the Philadelphi corridor (Salah al-Din)…
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike
August 4, 2024
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike
CNN — The US, UK and France are among several countries urging their citizens to leave Lebanon as heightened tensions in the…
Pentagon dispatches fighter squadrons to Middle East
August 4, 2024
Pentagon dispatches fighter squadrons to Middle East
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, announced early Saturday morning that the US military that the US Secretary of…
Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb
August 4, 2024
Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb
CNN — Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week was…
Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
August 4, 2024
Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrates what he sees as major victories against Hamas and…
Hezbollah says response to Beirut strike will go beyond border skirmishes, but stops short of declaring war
August 3, 2024
Hezbollah says response to Beirut strike will go beyond border skirmishes, but stops short of declaring war
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed a response to Israel’s attack in southern Beirut earlier this week, which killed the…