Palestine
Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader Israel has called a ‘dead man walking’
Middle East
December 11, 2023
Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader Israel has called a ‘dead man walking’
CNN — The Israeli prime minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces had surrounded the house of Yahya Sinwar, potentially closing in on the top Hamas official in…
US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations
Middle East
December 11, 2023
US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations
Washington CNN — US officials are discussing post-war Gaza governance plans with the Palestinian Authority along with regional US allies…
Israel announces 426 of its soldiers and officers killed since beginning of war on Gaza
Middle East
December 11, 2023
Israel announces 426 of its soldiers and officers killed since beginning of war on Gaza
The Israeli occupation army announced on Sunday that 426 of its soldiers and officers have been killed since the beginning…
State Department bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel
Middle East
December 10, 2023
State Department bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel
CNN — The US State Department transmitted an emergency declaration to lawmakers late Friday night for the sale of thousands…
Sisi, Putin stress importance of continuing efforts to cease fire in Gaza
Egypt
December 10, 2023
Sisi, Putin stress importance of continuing efforts to cease fire in Gaza
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to review regional conditions, especially in…
‘In the line of fire’: The crucial, neutral role the Red Cross plays in conflicts
Middle East
December 10, 2023
‘In the line of fire’: The crucial, neutral role the Red Cross plays in conflicts
CNN — During the brief truce between Israel and Hamas earlier this month, it was people in white vests driving…
Israel ready to act against Huthi rebels if international community fails to, national security adviser says
Middle East
December 10, 2023
Israel ready to act against Huthi rebels if international community fails to, national security adviser says
CNN — Israel is prepared to act against efforts by Huthi rebels in Yemen to disrupt shipping in the Red…
US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations
Middle East
December 9, 2023
US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations
Washington CNN — US officials are discussing post-war Gaza governance plans with the Palestinian Authority along with regional US allies…
Israel-UN relations at historic low as secretary-general invokes rare diplomatic measure
Middle East
December 9, 2023
Israel-UN relations at historic low as secretary-general invokes rare diplomatic measure
CNN — Israel’s relations with the United Nations have sunk to a historic low after a spat between the two…
Despite approval of 13 countries, US veto obstructs UN resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East
December 9, 2023
Despite approval of 13 countries, US veto obstructs UN resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in…