Middle East escalation fears spike as Houthis launch most damaging attack yet
The Middle East looks set for a path of escalation on multiple fronts as Israeli forces close in on what…
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. 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…
Senate moves forward with Israel, Ukraine funding after vote on Super Bowl Sunday
Senators on Sunday voted to move forward with a $95 billion aid package to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a…
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…
Senate advances $95 billion Ukraine, Israel funding bill, faces uphill battle as budget talks loom
Senators on Thursday advanced a foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, garnering momentum for a funding package that…
Senate releases $118 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Israel, Ukraine, border security
Senators on Sunday released the details of a $118.2 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel and the southern U.S.…
House Speaker Johnson announces ‘standalone’ Israel funding package
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday announced an Israel-only funding package to be voted on next week, another step…
