PALESTINE – Israeli army shelled several areas of the Gaza Strip early Friday Jan. 23, according to local reports. Local sources said Israeli artillery targeted several locations east of Gaza City within areas under Israeli military control. The sources added that Israeli artillery also targeted separate areas north of the southern city of Rafah, which […]
Category: Middle East
Bomb Blast in Yemen Kills 5
YEMEN – A bomb blast in Yemen’s Aden targeting government’s Southern Giants Brigades convoy on Wednesday killed at least 5 people and injured 3 others. In a written statement, the government said the attack was carried out against the commander of the Second Brigade – Southern Giants Brigades, Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri’s convoy in the […]
Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon Kills 1
LEBANON – Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed 1 person, despite the already active ceasefire. The state news agency NNA said that the strike hit the Zahrani area in southern Lebanon killing one person. No information was yet available about injuries. The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has ended more than a year […]
Extreme Cold in Gaza Kills an Infant, Death Toll at 9
PALESTINE – Extreme cold in Gaza killed a Palestinian infant on Tuesday Jan. 20, bringing the death toll from cold-related causes to 9 since the start of winter season. The infant, seven-month-old Shatha Abu Jarad from Gaza City’s al-Daraj neighborhood, died after her heart suddenly stopped as a result of extreme cold, the source said. […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll at Least 4,029
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll have risen to at least 4,029, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday. A total of 26,015 have been arrested as of the 23rd day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by organization. At least 5,811 people have sustained […]
Stages of the Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire as Board of Peace for Gaza Strip Gets Formed
PALESTINE – The second phase of Gaza ceasefire begun on Wednesday Jan. 14, aiming at extending beyond the military pause. This phase is the most complex one, seeking a long-term political and security arrangements including Hamas disarmament, the creation of a transitional administration and the launch of reconstruction efforts. What the Second Phase of Gaza […]
Iranian Judiciary Denies Protester Erfan Soltani’s Death Sentencing Claims
IRAN – The Iranian judiciary on Thursday denied claims that it had sentenced protester Erfan Soltani to death for participating in anti-government protests. Media reports claimed that Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested and swiftly sentenced to death for taking part in protests over worsening economic conditions in the country. The judiciary’s media center, however, called […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman Lobbying US Against Military Action on Iran
IRAN – Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar are privately lobbying the US government, urging it to not launch military action on Iran, warning that such actions would destabilize the region, both politically and economically. While these countries have remained silent publicly as Iran continues facing mass protests, they are pressing US officials behind the scenes […]
Hamas Delegation Arrives in Egypt for Talks on Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
EGYPT – A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday to advance talks on the second phase of Gaza ceasefire with Egyptian officials. In a statement, Hamas said the delegation is led by Khalil al-Hayya, the movement’s leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating team. The talks are set to focus on […]
Bill Imposing Death Penalty to Palestinians Advances in Knesset as Israel Begins Steps to Cut Off Power, Water to UNRWA
ISRAEL – The Israeli Knesset has advanced a bill imposing a death penalty to Palestinians accused of engagement in Oct. 7, 2023 events. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN said the bill passed the first reading late Monday with the backing of 19 lawmakers, with no votes cast against it during the session. The proposed legislation seeks […]
Damaged Gaza Buildings Collapse Killing 4
PALESTINE – Damaged Gaza buildings collapsed on Monday night killing 4 Palestinians and injuring several others, according to the Palestinian civil defense on Tuesday. The buildings collapsed due to heavy rainfall and strong winds driven by a low-pressure weather system that began affecting the region Monday evening. The victims included an elderly man, a child, […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll at 645 as US Warns Americans to Leave Iran
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll is now at least 645, with 10,721 protesters having been arrested, according to a report on Monday. The country has been under an internet blackout for over 100 hours as of the 16th day of the protests. Iran has been rocked by waves of protests since last month, […]
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Kill 3
PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were killed and another one injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip on Monday Jan. 12, as Israel continues to violate the Gaza ceasefire. The deaths occurred after an Israeli quadcopter drone struck the victims in the al-Balad area in Khan Younis, according to local sources. According to the […]
Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman Detained, Banned from Travel
ISRAEL – The Benjamin Netanyahu‘s chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman was on Sunday detained and his home searched by Israeli police, in alleged attempt to obstruct investigation over the leaking of classified intelligence information to the German tabloid Bild. “This morning, a senior official in the Prime Minister’s Office has been detained by Lahav 433 […]
US Weighing Strong Options for Iran as Trump says Tehran has Reached Out
IRAN – Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US is weighing strong options for Iran over the rising protestors’ death toll in the ongoing Iran protests. “These are violent – if you call them leaders – I don’t know if they’re leaders or just, they rule through violence. But, we’re looking at it very […]