World Jul 06 Hamas clears path for possible cease-fire after dropping key demand of Israel, officials say Hamas has given its initial approval of a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel commit up front to a complete end to the war, a Hamas official and an Egyptian official said…
World Jul 01 Israel orders mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis Monday’s order is a sign that Israeli troops could soon return to the southern city, the second-largest in Gaza.
World Jul 01 Israel releases the director of Gaza’s main hospital, who alleges abuse while in custody Mohammed Abu Selmia and other health officials have repeatedly denied Israeli accusations that he played a role in Hamas' alleged use of Shifa Hospital.
World Jun 25 UN to Israel: Aid operations across Gaza will be suspended without improved safety The ultimatum is the latest in a series of U.N. steps demanding Israel do more to safeguard aid operations from strikes by its forces and to curb growing lawlessness hindering humanitarian workers.
World Jun 24 Netanyahu says Israel will only agree to ‘partial’ cease-fire, will continue fighting after pause The prime minister's comments, made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel late Sunday, sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas.
World Jun 23 More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, officials say Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca.
World Jun 19 Hundreds died in intense heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say Hundreds of people have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.
World Jun 16 As Muslim pilgrims perform final rites of Hajj, 14 Jordanians die of sunstroke in Saudi Arabia Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for…
World Jun 15 Muslims converge at Mount Arafat to worship as Hajj pilgrimage reaches its peak Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection amid a sweltering heat.
World Jun 09 Health Ministry in Gaza says 274 Palestinians died in Israel’s raid that rescued 4 hostages At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed in the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday. The Israeli military said its forces came under heavy fire during the complex daytime operation deep in central…