Israeli strikes on Gaza leave orphans, childless parents
By Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy | Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Reem Abu Hayyah, just three months old, was the only member of her family to survive …
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U.S. sends more forces to the Middle East to ‘defend Israel’
This handout photo provided by the US Navy shows the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, left, in 2019. Zachary Pearson | U.S. Navy Handout | Getty Images The U.S. is …
Nine UN refugee staff ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 attack on Israel
Nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees may have been involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and they will …
Mediators push Israel, Hamas to resume talks
By Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar jointly demanded Israel and Hamas return to stalled talks on the war in Gaza …
Israel kills 40 in Gaza air strikes amid fears of wider war in the region
Israeli forces have stepped up air strikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 40 people, Palestinian medics say, in further battle with Hamas-led militants as Israel braced for potential …
Canada pulls diplomats’ families out of Israel as fears of a spiral grow – National
The Canadian government is pulling the children of diplomats out of Tel Aviv as fears rise that escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah could spiral into an all-out war. “Due …
Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar seen as more extreme
Yahya Sinwar (C), Palestinian leader of Hamas in Gaza Strip, greets people during an event marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Hamas in Gaza City, Gaza on December …
Rep. Cori Bush Ousted By AIPAC-Backed Primary Challenger
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) lost her Democratic primary on Tuesday, shrinking the ranks of the House’s left-wing “Squad” and delivering another major victory to the pro-Israel and business-friendly groups that …
Iran urged not to escalate Middle East conflict at ‘critical moment’
The United States is urging other countries through diplomatic channels to tell Iran that escalation in the Middle East is not in their interest, a State Department spokesperson says. Secretary …
Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack …