RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The United States and Arab partners are at odds over an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Israeli military strikes have resulted in the deaths of civilians at a U.N. shelter and a hospital, while Israel claims that Hamas, the ruling party in Gaza, is feeling the full force of …
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rejected U.S. pressure for a humanitarian pause in the ongoing war in Gaza until the hostages held by Hamas are released. These remarks followed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel, where he expressed American support for Israel’s campaign against Hamas and called …
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — In an effort to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and protect Palestinian civilians, the United States called on Israel on Friday to increase the delivery of aid to the region. At the same time, Israel’s Prime Minister stated that there would be no cease-fire until hostages held by …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, involving their main sponsor Iran, intensifying the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and escalating the risk of a regional war. The Houthis were suspected earlier this month of attacking Israel by launching missiles and drones over the Red Sea, leading to the …
In a recent development, Israeli ground forces have initiated a deeper incursion into Gaza, using tanks and armored vehicles to advance towards the main city. The operation resulted in the rescue of a female soldier who had been held captive by Hamas militants since October 7th. Despite calls for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a scathing critique, Nikki Haley denounced Donald Trump on Saturday for his admiration of foreign dictators, cautioning that his style of “chaos, vendettas and drama” poses a grave risk. Her criticisms of the former president were delivered during a meeting of influential Jewish Republicans, where both GOP presidential candidates and …
< h1 >Israeli Ground Forces Enter Gaza, Escalating Conflict with Hamas< /h1 > < p >In a televised address on Saturday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the military has launched a “second stage” in the war against Hamas by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air, and …
BEIRUT (AP) — Forty years after one of the deadliest attacks against U.S. troops in the Middle East, some warn that Washington could be sliding toward a new conflict in the region. On Oct. 23, 1983, a suicide bomber hit an American military barracks at Beirut International Airport, killing 241 U.S. service members, most of …
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel collided with a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat on Sunday near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, according to Philippine officials. This incident has heightened concerns about the possibility of armed conflict in the disputed region. Fortunately, …
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza officially opened on Saturday to allow much-needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory. This comes after Israel sealed off the border and launched airstrikes in response to Hamas’ violent activities two weeks ago. However, only 20 trucks were permitted to enter, which aid …