Palestine
US looking into possible airdrops of aid into Gaza, officials say
Middle East
February 29, 2024
US looking into possible airdrops of aid into Gaza, officials say
CNN — The United States is looking into possible airdrops of aid into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis there deepens and assistance…
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began, health ministry says
Middle East
February 29, 2024
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began, health ministry says
CNN — More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October, the…
Sisi slams rumors that Egypt has closed Rafah crossing
Egypt
February 29, 2024
Sisi slams rumors that Egypt has closed Rafah crossing
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Wednesday that Egypt remains committed to relieving the suffering of Palestinians, and slammed rumors…
Four children die in Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital due to hunger
Middle East
February 29, 2024
Four children die in Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital due to hunger
The Ministry of Health in Ramallah announced the death of four children on Wednesday in the Kamal Adwan Hospital, Gaza…
Hamas political leader says group showed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting
Middle East
February 28, 2024
Hamas political leader says group showed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh said Wednesday the militant group has displayed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting. “Any flexibility we…
Egypt airdrops more humanitarian aid into Gaza
Egypt
February 28, 2024
Egypt airdrops more humanitarian aid into Gaza
High-ranking Egyptian sources announced Tuesday that “the Egyptian Air Force carried out an airdrop of urgent humanitarian aid in the…
Israel and Hamas distance themselves from Biden’s optimism on Gaza ceasefire deal
Middle East
February 28, 2024
Israel and Hamas distance themselves from Biden’s optimism on Gaza ceasefire deal
CNN — Officials from Israel, Hamas and Qatar have cautioned against US President Joe Biden’s optimism that a hostage-for-ceasefire deal in Gaza could be…
Biden says he hopes there’ll be a ceasefire in Gaza by next Monday
Middle East
February 27, 2024
Biden says he hopes there’ll be a ceasefire in Gaza by next Monday
CNN — US President Joe Biden said that he hopes there’ll be a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by “next…
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington
Middle East
February 27, 2024
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington
CNN — An active-duty member of the US Air Force who set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in…
Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza
Middle East
February 27, 2024
Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza
Dearborn, Michigan CNN — Layla Elabed isn’t ready to think about November. In 2020, the Palestinian American activist and longtime…