Category: Middle East

Number of Journalists Killed in Gaza War Now at 238

PALESTINE – The total number of journalists killed in Gaza war since its start in October 2023 have now risen to 238 after Sunday’s targeted airstrike on journalists’ tent. According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, Mohammed Al-Khalidi, a Palestinian journalist working for the Sahat news outlet, died of his injuries sustained in last night’s Israeli […]

4 Killed During a Jaish al-Adl Militant Group Attack in Iran

IRAN – A Jaish al-Adl militant group attack on a police station in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran resulted to 4 deaths, including a police officer according to local reports on Sunday. “Three terrorists were killed, and two others were detained,” Police Chief Mohammad Reza Eshaghi said in a statement. The security official added that one […]

Families of Israeli Hostages and Soldiers Call for a Nationwide Strike on Aug. 17

ISRAEL – The families of Israeli hostages and soldiers on Sunday called for a nationwide strike on August 17 to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to secure a prisoner swap deal with Hamas. Addressing a press conference in Tel Aviv, the families said the strike would “paralyze vital facilities and major companies across the country,” urging […]

Israeli Plan for a Gaza Takeover Approved by Security Cabinet

ISRAEL – The Israeli plan for a Gaza takeover was early Friday approved by the Security Cabinet according to a public statement from Netanyahu‘s office. “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will prepare for taking control of Gaza City while distributing humanitarian assistance to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” it said. In addition, the […]

Mass Famine in Gaza Kills 5

PALESTINE – On Wednesday, the Gaza Health Ministry said that 5 more Palestinians had died from the mass famine in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. This addition brings the total death toll from starvation and malnutrition to 193. A ministry statement added that 96 children were among the victims. Israel has imposed a […]

Netanyahu Secretly Blocked Gaza Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Deal; Report

ISRAEL – A Channel 13 report on Monday revealed secret protocols used by Israeli political leaders led by Benjamin Netanyahu, and security leaders to block the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap deal. According to the report, Netanyahu rejected proposals that could have secured the release of all hostages and paused the war. The documents indicate […]

At Least 26 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Attacks on Gaza Today

PALESTINE – At least 26 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza today, Tuesday, and dozens injured as Israeli forces continue airstrikes across the Strip. Six Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid were killed in an Israeli strike that targeted their gathering near a distribution center at the Netzarim Corridor in the central Gaza Strip. […]

5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Iran

IRAN – A 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook Iran‘s southeastern region early Tuesday with its epicenter located around 139 kilometers (86 miles) south of Bam in the Kerman province. The quake occurred at 08.36 am local time (0506GMT), at a depth of approximately 56.7 km (35.2 mi), according to the US Geological Survey. However, no injuries or structural […]