Middle East
State Department bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel
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…
As they prepare to accept her Nobel prize, jailed activist’s children believe they’ll never see her again
December 10, 2023
As they prepare to accept her Nobel prize, jailed activist’s children believe they’ll never see her again
Oslo, Norway CNN — At the age of four, Ali Rahmani realized his family would never lead an ordinary life.…
Hamas reveals details behind killing of Israeli minister’s son
December 10, 2023
Hamas reveals details behind killing of Israeli minister’s son
The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, on Friday revealed the details behind the killing of the…
‘In the line of fire’: The crucial, neutral role the Red Cross plays in conflicts
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
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
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
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
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…
Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist in October attack, CNN analysis suggests
December 9, 2023
Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist in October attack, CNN analysis suggests
CNN — Israeli tank fire killed Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and injured six other international journalists in a double strike…
US State Department asks Congress to approve sales of tank munitions to Israel
December 9, 2023
US State Department asks Congress to approve sales of tank munitions to Israel
CNN — The US State Department has asked Congress to approve a sale of tens of thousands of munitions for…