Feb 05 Several allied Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on base housing U.S. troops in Syria By Bassem Mroue, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press In late January, a drone attack by an umbrella group of Iran-backed Iraqi militias killed three U.S. troops and wounded dozens more at a desert base in Jordan. Continue reading
Feb 04 What to know about the latest U.S. and British strikes in the Middle East By Balint Szlanko, Associated Press The United States and Britain have struck Iran-backed armed groups in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, while Israel presses ahead with its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Here is what to know about what is happening in the region now, and… Continue reading
Feb 04 Far-right Israeli minister’s criticism of Biden and support for Trump draws local backlash By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Criticism of President Biden by a far-right minister in Israel's government who said Trump would allow more freedom to fight Hamas sparked outrage there on Sunday, highlighting the sensitivity of relations as Washington provides key support for the offensive against the… Continue reading
Feb 03 As war in Gaza hits 4 months, Israel issues its most detailed warning yet to Hezbollah By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel’s military on Saturday issued its most detailed warning yet to Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon that it would be “ready to attack immediately” if provoked, as it recounted its actions along the northern border during four months of war in Gaza. Continue reading
Feb 03 Hamas shows signs of return in Gaza City after Israel withdraws most of its troops from area By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas has begun to resurface in areas where Israel withdrew the bulk of its forces a month ago, deploying police officers and making salary payments to some of its civil servants in Gaza City in recent days, four residents and a senior… Continue reading
Feb 02 Half of U.S. adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll says By Ellen Knickmeyer, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The poll by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found growing disapproval among Republicans and political independents for Israel's conduct of its military offensive in Gaza. Continue reading
Feb 02 Hamas rules out key provisions to Gaza cease-fire proposal, but remains committed to see an end to fighting By Bassem Mroue, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas officials say the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but at the same time appeared to rule out some of its… Continue reading
Feb 01 Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel By Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that U.K. recognition of an independent state of Palestine, including in the United Nations, "can't come at the start of the process, but it doesn't have to be the very end of the process."… Continue reading
Feb 01 Federal judge dismisses case that aimed to force Biden to intervene in bombing of Gaza By Associated Press U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said he didn’t have jurisdiction over the matter, but he still offered harsh criticism of the administration and said Israel’s actions may amount to genocide. Continue reading
Feb 01 Israel and Lebanon are prepping for war, but neither wants the conflict many fear is inevitable By Abby Sewell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israel and Hezbollah each have lessons from their last war, in 2006. The monthlong conflict ended in a draw. Continue reading