PALESTINE – Palestinian journalists have described their horror experiences in Israeli prisons, including medical neglect, sexual violence, beatings and starvation, due to their coverage of the Gaza war. A New York based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said in a report on Thursday that at least 94 Palestinian journalists – 32 from Gaza, 60 from […]
Category: Middle East
Potential US Strikes on Iran as Soon as Saturday
IRAN – Potential US strikes on Iran will be as early as Saturday, and extend beyond the weekend, according to senior national security officials who informed Trump of the army’s readiness. The officials, who spoke to CBS News on condition of anonymity, said Trump has not yet reached a final decision on whether to authorize […]
Israeli Soldier Killed by Friendly Fire in Khan Younis, Gaza
ISRAEL – An Israeli soldier was on Wednesday killed by friendly fire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. In a statement, the Israeli army said a soldier in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit was killed in Khan Younis, without giving further details. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported that the soldier was killed “by mistake by Israeli army […]
Israeli Forces Launch Incursions into Syria’s Quneitra Countryside
SYRIA – Israeli forces on Wednesday launched incursions into Syria’s Quneitra countryside, raiding homes in Ain Zivan village. “An occupation force stormed the village, searched multiple houses, and set up a checkpoint on its outskirts, where troops searched passersby and disrupted movement,” Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The agency also reported that Israeli forces […]
US-Iran Talks in Geneva to Focus on Nuclear Issue; Esmail Baghaei
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Tuesday that the US-Iran talks in Geneva scheduled to begin at 12:30 Iran time (0900 GMT) will focus on the nuclear issue. Baghaei noted that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on […]
Israel Hindering Nearly Half of Humanitarian Aid Missions in Gaza Strip; UN
PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire, Israel has been hindering nearly half of humanitarian aid missions in Gaza Strip, according to the United Nations on Monday Feb. 16. It added that only over a half have been fully facilitated in a 6-day period. Citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric […]
Armed Attack on Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province Kills 2
IRAN – An armed attack on Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province on Sunday left at least 2 workers dead after a vehicle carrying mine workers was attacked in the province’s capital, Zahedan. Unidentified individuals opened fire on the vehicle, according to Iranian media reports. The attack left two others injured. Zahedan’s police chief said in […]
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Kill 9
PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire being in effect, Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip early Sunday Feb. 15 killed at least 9 people after strikes targeted civilians and displaced Palestinians’ tents in northern and southern parts of the strip. Five Palestinians were killed and others wounded in an Israeli airstrike that hit a group of civilians […]
Israeli Warplanes Carry Out Airstrikes on South Lebanon
LEBANON – Israeli warplanes late Saturday carried out airstrikes on south Lebanon, targeting the outskirts of Houmine al-Fawqa in the Iqlim al-Tuffah. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that the strikes hit the al-Hamila area near the town at around 10.15 pm local time (2015GMT). The Israeli military claimed that the strikes were in response […]
Gaza Ceasefire Should be a Prerequisite to a 2-State Solution for Israel and Palestine; Saudi FM
PALESTINE – While speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said that the Gaza ceasefire should be used as a prerequisite for a 2-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Farhan reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for initiatives aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying the kingdom is […]
How Israel is Blocking Palestinians From Returning to Gaza Through Rafah Crossing
PALESTINE – Israel is using several tactics to block Palestinians from returning to Gaza through the Rafah crossing, including detention, humiliations, interrogations, threats, bribery not to return, deployment of armed Israeli-aligned militias, financial inducements to cooperate with IDF, among others. On Wednesday, Gaza’s Government Media Office said only 488 travelers of 1,800 had been able […]
Iran Releases Reform Front of Iran Members Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgarzadeh
IRAN – According to their attorney, Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgarzadeh, members of the Reform Front of Iran were released, days after their arrest. The two were detained earlier this week along with several other prominent reformist politicians. According to local media, the charges against them include acting against national unity, taking positions against the […]
Israeli Drone Strike on South Lebanon Kills 1
LEBANON – An Israeli drone strike on south Lebanon on Thursday targeting a vehicle, killed one person, according to local reports. The drone fired three guided missiles at a vehicle in Bint Jbeil district in Nabatieh Governorate. The Israeli military claimed that the strike targeted a member of the Hezbollah group. The strike came amid […]
Number of Palestinian Women in Israeli Prisons at 66
PALESTINE – According to the Palestinian Prisoners‘ Media Office on Thursday, the number of Palestinian women in Israeli prisons is at least 66, including 3 children. In a statement, the office said Israeli authorities detained 10 women in recent days, including a minor. The statement said the most common accusation used to detain women is […]
Fire at Displaced Palestinians’ Tents Kill 2
PALESTINE – Two siblings, a 16-year-old girl and her 2-year-old brother, died after a fire broke out in a tent housing displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, according to medics on Wednesday. Shahd Mahmoud al-Medhun died at the scene, while her sibling Adam later died at a hospital after being transported in critical condition. […]