Gaza
Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger
Middle East
May 28, 2025
Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger
CNN — Chaos broke out at an aid distribution site in Gaza run by a controversial US-backed group on Tuesday…
FM: Gaza crisis reaches unprecedented levels
Egypt
May 27, 2025
FM: Gaza crisis reaches unprecedented levels
CAIRO, May 25 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said that the humanitarian situation…
US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares for ‘unprecedented attack’
Middle East
May 27, 2025
US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares for ‘unprecedented attack’
Jerusalem CNN — US special envoy Steve Witkoff has told CNN that a ceasefire-hostage deal for Gaza is currently on…
‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism
Middle East
May 26, 2025
‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism
CNN — The suspect accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers has a history of political activism, including denouncing corporate…
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
Middle East
May 26, 2025
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
CNN — An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier released during a ceasefire-hostage deal has said one of her biggest fears…
Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality
Middle East
May 26, 2025
Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality
CNN — The head of a new aid distribution program for Gaza, backed by the US and Israel, has resigned…
Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
Middle East
May 25, 2025
Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
CNN — The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza blasted the newly-picked head of the Shin Bet security agency…
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children’s burned bodies arrived
Middle East
May 25, 2025
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children’s burned bodies arrived
CNN — Dr. Alaa al-Najjar left her ten children at home on Friday when she went to work in the…
Israel is facing unprecedented pressure from allies over its war on Gaza. Can they force it to change its ways?
Middle East
May 24, 2025
Israel is facing unprecedented pressure from allies over its war on Gaza. Can they force it to change its ways?
CNN — After 19 months of pounding Gaza, Israel is now under growing pressure from unlikely quarters – some of…
Egypt plays key role in humanitarian efforts for Gaza
Egypt
May 24, 2025
Egypt plays key role in humanitarian efforts for Gaza
Egypt has played a key role in facilitating humanitarian response efforts for those in need in the war-torn Gaza Strip…