Middle East
Image
Iran president says country is engaged in full-fledged war with the United States, Israel and Europe
"They do not want our country to stand on its feet,” Pezeshkian says
Image
Turkey shuts down airspace over country's capital after plane crash kills Libya's top general
Turkish authorities closed Ankara’s airspace as a precaution after it lost contact with the plane and diverted multiple commercial flights away from Esenboga Airport. The commander's death was later confirmed by Turkish and Libyan officials.
Image
Human rights experts call on Iran to cancel execution of elderly woman for pro-woman message
"Criminalising women's activism for gender equality and treating such expression as evidence of armed rebellion constitutes a grave form of gender discrimination," UN special rapporteurs, working group tell regime.
Image
Hamas celebrates its 38th anniversary, calls Tel Aviv attack 'towering milestone'
"Al-Aqsa Flood was a towering milestone in our people’s march toward freedom and independence," Hamas said.
Image
Netanyahu says second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire will begin 'very shortly'
Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said
Image
Afghan resettlement program to be scrutinized after shooting, planned bombing of National Guard
GOP lawmakers have said they want to examine Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" program but it is unclear at this time if a special committee in the House or Senate will be established, given that some Democrats are pushing back.
Image
Netanyahu asks Israeli president for a pardon
He argued that a pardon in his corruption trial would help unite a divided nation
Image
Top Israeli military lawyer who admitting leaking video, then disappeared now awaits trial
The video sparked outrage across Israel, and some of the soldiers who appeared in the video have been arrested and charged with “assault.”
Image
Netanyahu praises Trump for saying he will designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization
"I also want to commend President [Trump] on his decision to outlaw and designate the 'Muslim Brotherhood' organization as a terrorist organization," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said
Image
Israel strikes in Gaza kill 24, including Hamas commanders, officials say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that five senior Hamas commanders were killed in the strikes.
Image
You Vote: With the UN vote to approve Trump's peace plan for Gaza, what do you expect will happen?
Trump announced the 20-point peace plan last month, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages.
Image
Hamas defiant in face of calls to disarm, endangering Trump ceasefire
The terrorist group also enjoys growing popularity in the Gaza Strip, according to the most recent polling data of residents.
Image
Tensions mount as Turkey seeks to send troops to Gaza, Israel says 'no Turkish boots on the ground'
The next stage of the peace plan has proven problematic, as Hamas has so far refused to give up its weapons and control over Gaza.