Category: Middle East

Volunteers Aboard the Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Madleen “Kidnapped” by IDF

PALESTINE – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition on Sunday said that the volunteers aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen were “kidnapped” by the Israeli Forces. A total of 12 people were on board, including 11 activists and one Al Jazeera journalist. Israeli naval forces boarded the Madleen in international waters, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, […]

Body of Thai Citizen Natfong Pinta Recovered by Israeli Forces in Gaza

ISRAEL – The Israeli forces on Saturday announced that they’ve recovered the body of Thai citizen Natfong Pinta. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the operation took place in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, claiming that the hostage was killed in captivity. Israeli estimates suggest that 59 captives remain […]

Hamas Ready for New Negotiations Aimed at Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza; Khalil al-Hayya

GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – The Hamas group head in Gaza and the group’s chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, has said that the Palestinian group is ready for new round of negotiations that’re aimed at a permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip. In a recorded speech, al-Hayya said that Hamas “did not reject the latest proposal by (US […]

Latest on Gaza War Today: Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Strip Kills at Least 20 & 4 Journalists Killed by Israeli Drone Strike

PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today (Thursday) have killed at least 20 Palestinians, including an entire family, according to medical sources. The Wafa news agency, citing medical sources, said a husband, wife, and three children were killed in an Israeli strike in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Four more […]

Iran Won’t Forgo Uranium Enrichment Programs; Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei

IRAN – The Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected the American plan for Tehran to forgo uranium enrichment programs, stating that Washington’s primary demand is for Iran to forgo its nuclear industry entirely and remain dependent on the US for its energy needs. “Our response to America’s nonsense is clear: they […]

Israel-Gaza War Live Updates: Israeli Attacks in Gaza Strip Kills Over 48, and New Israeli Offensive in West Bank Launched

PALESTINE – Welcome to Israel-Gaza war live updates where we bring you the latest news from Gaza Strip: – Fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza Today (Wednesday) have left at least 48 Palestinians dead (with the number projected to rise), and others injured, including women and children, as Israel continues its onslaught on the strip. Six […]

Golan Heights Targeted by 2 Rockets from Syria; Israel Strikes Back in Response; and More

ISRAEL – Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was on Tuesday targeted by 2 rockets which the public broadcaster KAN stated that were fired from Syria. According to Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily, warning sirens were activated in the communities of Haspin and Ramat Magshimim in the southern Golan Heights. “Details are being investigated,” the daily quoted an Israeli […]

3 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Ground Offensive

ISRAEL – 3 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza ground offensive on Monday evening when an explosive device was detonated near their vehicle in the Jabalia area. The Israeli army reported on Tuesday. The troops belonged to the Rotem Battalion of the army’s Givati Brigade, the statement said. Palestinian fighters reportedly planted the explosive device that […]

At Least 27 Killed Seeking Aid at an Israeli-Designated Aid Distribution Center in Rafah Today and Updates on Current Situation in Gaza

GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – At least 27 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a crowd gathered at an aid distribution center in Rafah today (Tuesday), while waiting for aid. A statement by the Gaza Health Ministry said the fatalities occurred in the “Al-Alam” area of Rafah, where displaced Palestinians had gathered to receive […]