Middle East
Gaza population at risk of famine as it continues to face emergency levels of hunger, report finds
June 25, 2024
Gaza population at risk of famine as it continues to face emergency levels of hunger, report finds
CNN — Almost the entire population of Gaza is at risk of famine within the next three months as the war…
Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into military, in blow to Netanyahu
June 25, 2024
Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into military, in blow to Netanyahu
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, delivering a…
Netanyahu scrambles to contain backlash to comments on ceasefire deal as hostage families release new video
June 25, 2024
Netanyahu scrambles to contain backlash to comments on ceasefire deal as hostage families release new video
CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he was still “committed” to an Israeli ceasefire and hostage…
Over 2,900 acres in Rafah affected by bulldozing or destroyed during IDF ground operation, CNN analysis shows
June 25, 2024
Over 2,900 acres in Rafah affected by bulldozing or destroyed during IDF ground operation, CNN analysis shows
More than 2,900 acres — or almost 12 square kilometers — of southern Gaza has been affected by bulldozing or…
‘This area has a geographical curse’: Residents along Lebanon’s border with Israel fear another war
June 24, 2024
‘This area has a geographical curse’: Residents along Lebanon’s border with Israel fear another war
Marjayoun, Lebanon CNN — In the town of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon, around five miles north of the Israeli border,…
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 died on Hajj this year
June 24, 2024
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 died on Hajj this year
CNN — Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 people died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage – with “numerous…
‘We are happy he’s buried in Mecca,’ says daughter of man who died in Hajj heat wave
June 24, 2024
‘We are happy he’s buried in Mecca,’ says daughter of man who died in Hajj heat wave
CNN — The family of an elderly Indonesian man who died during this year’s Hajj is happy he was buried in…
‘Intense phase of war with Hamas about to end,’ focus to shift to Lebanon border, Netanyahu says
June 24, 2024
‘Intense phase of war with Hamas about to end,’ focus to shift to Lebanon border, Netanyahu says
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the “intense phase of the war with Hamas (in Gaza)…
‘Not enough medics’ to help pilgrims with heat, Hajj witnesses tell CNN as toll mounts
June 23, 2024
‘Not enough medics’ to help pilgrims with heat, Hajj witnesses tell CNN as toll mounts
CNN — There were not enough medics or basic facilities to protect Hajj pilgrims from the effects of the sweltering…
US offers assurances to Israel this week in the event of full-blown war with Hezbollah
June 23, 2024
US offers assurances to Israel this week in the event of full-blown war with Hezbollah
CNN — Senior US officials reassured a delegation of top Israeli officials visiting Washington this week that if a full-out…