Palestine
Israeli airstrike kills 8 Palestinians east of Rafah, hospital officials say
Middle East
June 18, 2024
Israeli airstrike kills 8 Palestinians east of Rafah, hospital officials say
An Israeli airstrike killed at least eight Palestinians east of Rafah on Monday, the European Hospital Media Unit told CNN. The “civilian…
More than 1.3 million people displaced from Rafah to other parts of Gaza within 6 weeks, UN agency says
Middle East
June 18, 2024
More than 1.3 million people displaced from Rafah to other parts of Gaza within 6 weeks, UN agency says
More than 1.3 million people are believed to have been displaced from Rafah to other parts of Gaza in a…
At least 9 people arrested during anti-government protest in Jerusalem, Israeli police say
Middle East
June 18, 2024
At least 9 people arrested during anti-government protest in Jerusalem, Israeli police say
At least nine people were arrested during an anti-government protest in Jerusalem on Monday night, according to a statement from…
Israel to ‘strengthen’ Jewish settlements in West Bank after countries recognize Palestinian state
Middle East
June 17, 2024
Israel to ‘strengthen’ Jewish settlements in West Bank after countries recognize Palestinian state
CNN — Israel’s government says it is looking to “strengthen” Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank after several countries…
Benjamin Netanyahu disbands Israeli war cabinet
Middle East
June 17, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu disbands Israeli war cabinet
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, an Israeli official told CNN Monday, just over…
Badly burned and no escape: Girl, 9, among thousands of critical patients stuck in Gaza
Middle East
June 17, 2024
Badly burned and no escape: Girl, 9, among thousands of critical patients stuck in Gaza
Editor’s Note: This article contains a distressing image. The girl’s mother gave permission to use it to show the world…
Israel announces ‘pause’ along southern Gaza route to allow in aid but no let up in Rafah offensive
Middle East
June 17, 2024
Israel announces ‘pause’ along southern Gaza route to allow in aid but no let up in Rafah offensive
Jerusalem CNN — The Israeli military has announced a “tactical pause” of military activity along a route in southern Gaza…
Hamas official tells CNN why it hasn’t accepted ceasefire plan that was approved by the UN Security Council
Middle East
June 14, 2024
Hamas official tells CNN why it hasn’t accepted ceasefire plan that was approved by the UN Security Council
The fate of the 120 remaining hostages in Gaza is crucial to any deal to end the protracted and bloody…
Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says
Middle East
June 13, 2024
Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says
More than 330,000 tons of waste have accumulated in or near populated areas across Gaza as of Sunday, the United…
Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
Middle East
June 13, 2024
Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
CNN — Israel’s military denied striking a designated “safe zone” in Gaza on Thursday after the official Palestinian news agency…