Nov 11 Watch 6:49 Humanitarian chief Jan Egeland says Israel ‘deliberately starving’ people in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi An independent famine review committee affiliated with the United Nations declared that across northern Gaza, starvation, malnutrition and excess mortality, are “rapidly increasing” and “famine thresholds may have already been crossed or else will be in the near future.” Nick… Continue watching
Nov 10 Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and northern Gaza as Netanyahu speaks with Trump By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he has spoken three times with Donald Trump since Tuesday’s election and they “see eye-to-eye regarding the Iranian threat and all of its components.”… Continue reading
Nov 09 Officials say Qatar is suspending its Gaza mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said Saturday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza. Continue reading
Nov 07 A new law allows Israel to deport the relatives of attackers. Experts expect it to be struck down By Julia Frankel, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The law could also be seen as a form of collective punishment and as discriminatory, because it appears to only apply to Arab citizens and residents, and not to family members of Jews convicted under terrorism laws. Continue reading
Nov 06 At least 30 people killed by Israeli strike on apartment building in central Lebanon By Fadi Tawil, Associated Press It remained unclear if there were any survivors or bodies still trapped under the rubble following the Tuesday night airstrike, which came without warning. There was no statement from the Israeli military and the strike's intended target also was unknown. Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The war has ignited a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, driven Israel into increasing international isolation, with two world courts examining charges of war crimes, and has sparked a wave of protests on American campuses that have fueled debate over the… Continue reading
Nov 05 Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country By Josef Federman, Associated Press While Netanyahu has called for continued military pressure on Hamas, Gallant had taken a more pragmatic approach, saying that military force has created the necessary conditions for a diplomatic deal that could bring home hostages held by the militant group. Continue reading
Nov 05 Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: U.S. gives Israel a ‘fail’ grade on improving aid to Gaza so far By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Israel alleges that UNRWA has been infiltrated by Hamas, which the agency denies and says it takes measures to ensure its neutrality. Continue reading
Nov 04 Israel ends agreement with UNRWA, main provider of aid for Palestinian refugees By Associated Press The Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had notified the U.N. of the cancellation of an agreement dating back to 1967 that facilitates UNRWA's work. Continue reading