Middle East
Netanyahu may be forced to choose between his government’s survival and a ceasefire deal
June 4, 2024
Netanyahu may be forced to choose between his government’s survival and a ceasefire deal
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may soon be forced to choose: Agree to a ceasefire deal with…
US and UK carry out strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen for first time in months
June 3, 2024
US and UK carry out strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen for first time in months
CNN — The US and UK carried out a series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday for the first time…
Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Israel’s war aims are achieved, raising questions over Biden peace proposal
June 3, 2024
Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Israel’s war aims are achieved, raising questions over Biden peace proposal
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the conditions for ending the country’s war in Gaza “have not changed,” raising…
Families of Israeli hostages call on government to accept ceasefire proposal outlined by Biden
June 3, 2024
Families of Israeli hostages call on government to accept ceasefire proposal outlined by Biden
The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza are calling on all members of their government to accept a ceasefire plan…
Maldives to ban entry of Israelis due to war on Gaza
June 3, 2024
Maldives to ban entry of Israelis due to war on Gaza
The Maldives government has decided to bar Israelis from entering the Indian Ocean country, known for its luxurious resorts, due…
Two far-right Israeli ministers threaten to topple the government if it accepts Biden peace plan
June 2, 2024
Two far-right Israeli ministers threaten to topple the government if it accepts Biden peace plan
CNN — Two far-right Israeli ministers have threatened to resign and bring down the governing coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin…
Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says
June 2, 2024
Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says
Iran’s hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for president in the country’s June 28 election, organized after…
Palestinians returning to Jabalya find the city reduced to rubble
June 2, 2024
Palestinians returning to Jabalya find the city reduced to rubble
Displaced Palestinians returning home to the town of Jabalya in northern Gaza have found scenes of devastation, with homes and…
More anti-government protests demanding the release of all Gaza hostages kick off in Israel
June 2, 2024
More anti-government protests demanding the release of all Gaza hostages kick off in Israel
Protesters took to the streets of several cities across Israel again Saturday, demanding the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city
June 1, 2024
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city
CNN — The Israeli military is in central Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement Friday, despite…