Israel’s GDP contracts nearly 20% in fourth quarter amid Gaza war
Israel’s gross domestic product shrank nearly 20% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to official figures. The contraction was…
U.S. pushes for U.N to support temporary Gaza ceasefire, oppose Rafah assault.
The United States has proposed a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and opposing a…
U.S. proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault, back temporary Gaza ceasefire
The United States has proposed an alternative draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the…
Only the U.S. can force peace in the Middle East and it should pressure Israel, Lebanon foreign minister says
Lebanon’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to pressure Israel and bring an end to its bloody war with Palestinian…
Egypt setting up area at Gaza border which could be used to shelter Palestinians, Reuters reports
Egypt is preparing an area at the Gaza border which could accommodate Palestinians in case an Israeli offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across the frontier, four sources said, in…
U.S. President Joe Biden again tells Netanyahu that Rafah civilians must be protected
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday again told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he should not proceed with military action in Rafah without a credible and executable plan…
The top UN court has ruled on Gaza genocide case. Here’s what happens now
Last month, the International Court of Justice ruled on South Africa’s legal case accusing Israel of genocide. Legal proceedings began…
Top UN court rules Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza, falls short of ordering a cease-fire
The U.N.’s highest court on Friday ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of genocide…
Israel-Hamas war negotiations reportedly working toward a weekslong cease-fire
Negotiations over the Israel-Hamas war are zeroing in on a cease-fire deal of one to two months in exchange for…
Iran’s ‘brazen’ strikes around the Middle East send a message to Israel and the U.S., analysts say
Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on targets in three countries — Syria, Iraq and Pakistan — may not have…
