Middle East
Gaza Aid Effort Near Collapse, Red Cross Warns Amid Israeli Blockade
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical breaking point, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warning that aid efforts are "on the verge of total collapse." Palestinians in the besieged enclave are facing a “daily struggle to survive” as Israel’s ongoing military operations and blockade continue to restrict access to vital resources.
Drones Strike ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza Aid Ship in International Waters
In a statement released on Friday, the FFC reported that the vessel was targeted by two drone attacks approximately 14 nautical miles (25 kilometers) from Malta. The ship was part of an effort to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver much-needed supplies to the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Israeli Airstrike Hits Hezbollah Facility in Southern Beirut
An Israeli airstrike rocked southern Beirut on Sunday, shortly after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for the Lebanese capital.
Footage from Reuters showed a massive plume of smoke rising from the targeted area just after 6:00 p.m. local time (11 a.m. ET).
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Gaza Aid Ship Catches Fire After Suspected Drone Attack
Palestine Now the World's Most Dangerous Place for Journalists, RSF Reports
Palestine Now the World's Most Dangerous Place for Journalists, RSF Reports
A humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza has caught fire after reportedly being struck by a drone attack while sailing in international waters. The vessel, part of the Freedom Flotilla mission, was carrying 30 aid workers and critical supplies intended to break Israel’s two-month-long blockade of the enclave.
Palestine Now the World's Most Dangerous Place for Journalists, RSF Reports
Palestine Now the World's Most Dangerous Place for Journalists, RSF Reports
Palestine Now the World's Most Dangerous Place for Journalists, RSF Reports
Palestine has emerged as the most dangerous region for journalists, according to the latest World Press Freedom Index 2025 released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The stark report highlights the alarming toll on media workers amid Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Presidential Palace as 'Dangerous Escalation'
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Presidential Palace as 'Dangerous Escalation'
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Presidential Palace as 'Dangerous Escalation'
Israel has accused the Syrian government of failing to protect the Druze community, raising concerns about escalating sectarian divisions. While Israel rarely confirms individual air strikes in Syria, it frequently targets sites it claims are linked to Iranian military presence or Hezbollah operations.
Netanyahu Vows to Continue Gaza War Despite Growing Opposition
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Presidential Palace as 'Dangerous Escalation'
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes Near Presidential Palace as 'Dangerous Escalation'
In a pre-recorded video message on Saturday night, Netanyahu stated that Israel has "no choice" but to continue fighting "for our very own existence until victory." He called on Israelis to show "perseverance and resilience" to defeat Hamas and secure the release of the remaining 59 hostages.
Netanyahu Says Defeating Israel’s Enemies is the 'Supreme Ob
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday declared that defeating Israel’s enemies is the “supreme objective” of the ongoing war in Gaza, ranking it above the goal of securing the release of the remaining hostages.
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Senior Hamas Leaders Leave Cairo After Ceasefire Talks as Trump Urges Support for Gaza
A senior Hamas delegation departed Cairo late Saturday after holding extensive talks with Egyptian officials aimed at securing a ceasefire agreement and facilitating the entry of much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, Hamas announced in a statement.
Israel Boycotts UN Court Hearing on Ban of Palestinian Aid Agency
Israel on Monday boycotted a high-profile hearing at the United Nations’ top court regarding its decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), a humanitarian body that has supported millions of Palestinians since 1949.