World leaders meet at the United Nations amid growing fears of an all-out regional war. The United Nations General Assembly is under way in New York. After almost a year of Israel’s war on Gaza, world leaders continue to talk about bringing an end to the conflict. But with the largest Israeli assault on Lebanon … Read more
Former US ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer says the US has a ‘weakness’ in dealing with Israel’s ‘extreme government’. By expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and refusing to consider Palestinian self-determination, “we’re watching a situation that will recur” in the Middle East, argues former US ambassador to Israel, Daniel Kurtzer. Kurtzer tells … Read more
US approves major weapons sale to Israel while also calling for end to its war in Gaza. Mediators are hoping to kick-start ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Thursday. The two sides have been mulling a US-backed proposal for more than two months. Indirect talks have not advanced substantively during that time and sticking … Read more
Israel-Gaza live updates: US is ‘strengthening’ military force in Middle East over ‘escalating’ tensions ABC News IDF confirms 38 terrorists eliminated in Gaza school attack The Jerusalem Post Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say The Associated Press Hagari: ‘High probability’ that senior Islamic Jihad commander was at … Read more
Flightradar24 over the Middle East on April 14th, 2024 after Iran launched drone strikes towards Israel. Source: Flightradar24 Airspace closures through the Middle East grounded and diverted flights on Saturday as Iran launched drones toward Israel. United Airlines, which resumed service to Tel Aviv early last month after suspending Israel flights after the Hamas attacks … Read more
The US secretary of state is on his sixth visit to region since Israel started its war on Gaza. The United States secretary of state has embarked on another diplomatic tour of the Middle East. It is part of a push for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Washington is under increasing pressure as … Read more
Israel-Palestine live: UN warns 300000 people in northern Gaza are at risk of famine Middle East Eye UN: 300k in north Gaza at risk of famine as Israel continues to block aid Al Jazeera English When Pita Made of Animal Feed Is Your Best-case Scenario: Life in the Northern Gaza Strip – Israel News Haaretz Joe Biden Leads … Read more
Missile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile. North Korea has fired several cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korean military officials said, continuing a streak of weapons tests that have drawn condemnation from the United States, South Korea and Japan. The missile launches follow North Korea’s test … Read more
U.S. Official Heads to Middle East for Talks on Hostages The New York Times Will medicine under Qatar-France deal reach civilians, hostages in Gaza? CBC News U.S., Arab Allies Push Hostage-Release Plan Aimed at Ending Israel-Hamas War – WSJ The Wall Street Journal White House Mideast envoy heading to Egypt, Qatar for hostage deal talks The Times of Israel … Read more
US secretary of state has made at least five trips to the region since war on Gaza began. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East – for his fifth visit since Israel began its war on Gaza. His previous trips did not bring any respite for Palestinians under bombardment. So, … Read more