Middle East
Israeli army officially confirms the killing of Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr
July 31, 2024
Israeli army officially confirms the killing of Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr
The Israeli military has officially confirmed the assassination of Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr, known as “Hajj Mohsen,” in an attack…
‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws
July 31, 2024
‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws
Khan Younis, Gaza CNN — Palestinians who fled the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis just over a week ago…
Hamas political leader Haniyeh’s assassination deepens fears of an all-out war in the Middle East
July 31, 2024
Hamas political leader Haniyeh’s assassination deepens fears of an all-out war in the Middle East
CNN — Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards…
What are the implications of Iran raising a red flag following Haniyeh’s assassination?
July 31, 2024
What are the implications of Iran raising a red flag following Haniyeh’s assassination?
Minutes after Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed ‘severe punishment’ to Israel in response to the assassination of Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh…
Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
July 30, 2024
Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
CNN — Far-right lawmakers and protesters breached the perimeter of a controversial Israeli detention facility for Palestinians on Monday, after…
Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list
July 30, 2024
Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list
CNN — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because…
Airlines suspend flights to Beirut following escalating tensions
July 30, 2024
Airlines suspend flights to Beirut following escalating tensions
The Lufthansa Airlines Group announced in a Monday statement that it has suspended its flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut…
What is the Golan Heights and who are the Druze?
July 30, 2024
What is the Golan Heights and who are the Druze?
CNN — Tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have reached new heights in the wake of a…
More than 200,000 people in Gaza displaced in past week amid Israeli evacuation orders: UNOCHA
July 30, 2024
More than 200,000 people in Gaza displaced in past week amid Israeli evacuation orders: UNOCHA
More than 200,000 people – nine percent of Gaza’s population – have been displaced over the past week in the…
Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds
July 29, 2024
Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds
CNN — One woman sleeps with a knife under her pillow, in the hope she can protect herself against armed…