Articles about Middle East
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Israel Strikes Across Gaza, Killing 24, and Says Militants Attacked Its Soldiers
The situation in Gaza has been volatile for weeks, with tensions between Israeli forces and Hamas militants simmering just below the surface. On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported that its soldiers had come under attack by militants in the Gaza Strip, leading to a swift and decisive response. Es...
U.s., Iran Agree to Discuss Nuclear Issues Friday in Oman
The agreement was announced on Thursday by a senior U.S. official, who stated that the talks would be held in Muscat, Oman, and would be attended by high-ranking officials from both countries. The official emphasized that the discussions would be focused on Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of ...
Iran’s Killing of Protesters Reached Level Rarely Seen, Emergent Count Shows
The situation in Iran has taken a dark turn in recent weeks, with reports emerging of a significant increase in the number of protesters killed by the country's authorities. A recent count by The Washington Post has highlighted the alarming levels of violence being used to suppress dissent, with a t...
U.s.-iranian Talks Are Still Expected After Gulf Flare-ups
The United States and Iran have been locked in a tense standoff for months, with recent incidents involving Iranian oil tankers and U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf escalating concerns about a potential conflict. Despite these flare-ups, officials from both countries have confirmed that talks aimed...
Jared Kushner's Gaza Plan Sparks Heated Debate Among Palestinians
On June 25, 2020, Jared Kushner, the former senior advisor to President Donald Trump, unveiled a comprehensive plan for a new economy in Gaza, a coastal territory in the Middle East that has been embroiled in conflict for decades. The plan, which was touted as a major breakthrough in the Israeli-Pal...
Israel to Ban Msf from Working in Gaza Over Refusal to Provide Staff List
In a move that has sparked outrage and concern, Israel has announced plans to ban the humanitarian organization MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, from working in Gaza. The decision was made due to MSF's refusal to provide a list of its staff members, which Israel claims is necessary for se...
Israel Defense Forces Launch Widespread Strikes in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of airstrikes and artillery strikes in the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday morning, in response to a truce violation by Palestinian militant groups. The strikes, which were carried out by the IDF's Air Force and artillery units, targeted multiple sites a...
Israel Reopening Gaza’s Border Crossing with Egypt on Sunday After Long Closure
The Gaza Strip, a coastal region on the eastern Mediterranean, has been under a decades-long blockade imposed by Israel, with the border crossing with Egypt being a critical entry point for goods and people. The Israeli government's decision to reopen the border crossing, which was announced by the ...
Israel Accepts Health Authorities’ Gaza Death Toll Is Broadly Accurate, Saying 70,000 Have Died
The Israeli government has made a significant announcement regarding the Gaza death toll, acknowledging that the numbers reported by health authorities are broadly accurate. According to the Guardian, Israel stated that approximately 70,000 people have died in the conflict, bringing an end to months...