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Iraqi Kurdistan's president visits Tehran to ease tensions
This visit coincides with the Iraqi Kurdistan region's efforts to seek Iranian reassurance in tackling security issues and internal political challenges.
Israeli army forcibly evacuates Palestinians from east Rafah
Emad Abu Suwailem, a Rafah-based Palestinian resident, told The New Arab that he and others were informed by the army to evacuate their homes immediately.
By shutting down Al Jazeera, Israel is shooting itself in the foot
In shuttering the Qatari news network, Israel joins a distinguished club of Arab countries that have stopped Al Jazeera's operations. This move should worry Israeli media, which is prohibited from broadcasting independently from inside the Gaza Strip
Israeli strike kills 4 civilians in southern Lebanon
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli airstrike killed four civilians in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army said it was targeting Hezbollah.
UN accuses Israel of denying Gaza aid access
An official at the United Nations said Israel continues to deny the UN humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip as "full-blown famine" takes hold in the enclave.
Netanyahu says nothing will stop Israel from defending itself
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced a "volcano of anti-Semitism" and international criticism of Israel's war in Gaza, insisting that no pressure would stop it from defending itself. "If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone,"
Son of Gaza hostage on emotional visit to father's homeland Poland
Yuval Dancyg could not hold back his tears. On Sunday, the Israeli flew to Poland, the homeland of his father Alex, taken hostage by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on Israel. For Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yuval joined an Israeli delegation that will take part in
LA police make no arrests clearing USC Gaza encampment
Los Angeles police in the United States cleared a pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Southern California on Sunday, but made no arrests.
Are the student protests for Gaza the last hope for America?
Opinion: Egyptian-American activist Aya Hijazi argues that the campus protests for Gaza are an awakening that could shift the West towards justice in Palestine
Israel silences 'incitement channel' Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera went off-air in Israel Sunday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government decided to shut it down following a long-running feud, a move the Qatar-based channel decried as "criminal". Netanyahu declared on X that the government had "unanimously decided: the
Israel at war, day 212: CIA chief travels to Doha for emergency meeting with Qatari PM
PM Netanyahu says 'Israel cannot accept' Hamas' demand to end Gaza war ■ Israel's defense minister: Hamas showing signs it doesn't intend to close deal, which means Rafah op will be launched 'in the near future' ■ CIA chief Burns traveling to Doha for emergency meeting with
Egypt seeks justice for Sudanese baby raped, killed in Cairo
If found guilty, the perpetrator is expected to face the death penalty for the kidnap, rape, and murder of a child, as per the Egyptian penal code.
Both Netanyahu and Sinwar need to win, so the Gaza war will carry on
Most Israelis and Gazans understand that they have lost too much for there to be any notion of 'victory' in this war. But as long as their fates are controlled by two men who insist on being the victor, at any cost, this war is going to continue
Egypt rejects Israel's displacement of Gaza’s Palestinians
Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shoukry has made it clear that Egypt will not tolerate any attempt by Israel to displace Gazans into the Sinai Peninsula.
Students protest for Gaza at Michigan University graduation
There were strong expressions of solidarity with Palestinians at the University of Michigan's graduation ceremony on Saturday, urging divestment from Israel.
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel
Six Lebanese were killed by an Israeli air strike on a village in southern Lebanon on Saturday in the latest attack on the country by Israel
Al Jazeera office raided hours after Israel bans network
Israeli police raided Al Jazeera's Jerusalem office hours after the channel was ordered to shut down over its coverage of the Gaza war.
Palestinians outraged as Egyptian firm 'makes millions' getting refugees out of Gaza
Reports that Palestinians are being charged at least $5,000 to flee Gaza has led to accusations of Egypt profiting from their plight. 'Has the Rafah border crossing turned into the second Suez Canal?' asks one Gazan
Gaza's Christians face subdued Easter amid Israel's bombs
With Israel's war continuing to rage in Gaza, Christians in the strip face sombre Easter Sunday ceremonies, with festivities curtailed.
Police surround pro-Palestine student encampment at USC
The University of Southern California has been beset by pro-Palestine protests over the past few weeks, with dozens of students arrested during one incident
Israel bans Al Jazeera over Gaza war coverage
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Al Jazeera will be banned in Israel, with its offices closed down and equipment confiscated.
Israeli forces arrest Greek consul's bodyguard in Jerusalem
The main opposition in Greece expresses concern over the arrest of the Greek consul's bodyguard by Israeli forces during Easter ceremonies in Jerusalem.
ADL warns of global surge in anti-Semitism
The Anti-Defamation League on Sunday warned that "the future of Jewish life in the West" was under threat, detailing a sharp rise in anti-Semitism since the start of the war between Hamas militants and Israel. The annual report from the ADL, the leading Jewish advocacy group,
A simple fact: there will be a Palestinian state. Its location: Palestine
Only a fool doesn't understand that eventually there will be a Palestinian state. And we Israelis are the biggest fools
Hamas keen on Gaza truce with Israel, but 'not at any cost'
Hamas says it is ready to accept a truce deal, but only if it involves a permanent ceasefire and guarantees that Rafah will not be invaded.
Local official says Israeli strike kills 3 in south Lebanon
A local official in southern Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a village Sunday killed a couple and their child, the latest deadly incident in the border region. Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have exchanged regular cross-border fire since the Palestinian
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel after deadly south Lebanon strike
A local official in Lebanon and state media said an Israeli strike Sunday on a southern village killed several family members, with Hezbollah fighters announcing rocket fire in retaliation. Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have exchanged regular cross-border
Hezbollah attacks Israel after deadly south Lebanon strike
Official media in Lebanon said an Israeli strike Sunday on a southern village killed four family members, with Hezbollah announcing retaliatory attacks, in the latest cross-border violence since the Gaza war erupted. Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have