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Middle East crisis: Israeli strikes kill 28 Palestinians in Gaza – live updates
Gaza’s civil defence agency says at least 13 people killed in airstrike on house, while eight people killed in attack on school being used as shelter. Turkey believes Syria’s new rulers, including ...The Guardian - 32m -
Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle East
Some college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.The New York Times - 1h -
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Six killed in strike on Russia's Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv
A reported attack on a Russian town comes after Ukraine said Moscow had launched a new attack on Kyiv.BBC News - 1d -
1 dead in 'brutal' Russian missile attack on Kyiv, US ambassador says
A Russian missile strike killed one person and wounded seven others early on Friday morning, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said.ABC News - 1d -
Delivering Tomorrow: talabat's Evolution in the Middle East
From a startup to a transformative tech leader, discover how talabat champions innovation, sustainability, and community connections in the MENA regionCBS News - 2d -
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A Gaza Hospital Pleads for a Respite After Israeli Attacks
Medical workers at one of the last functioning hospitals in the north of the territory say the facility has come under heavy attack by Israel this week.The New York Times - 2d -
Israel launches deadly air raids against Yemen after missile attack
Dozens of combat jets said to have been involved in strikes that killed at least nine people in port city of Hodeidah. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has launched widespread ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 8 from the same family, Palestinians say
Palestinian medics say an Israeli strike in Gaza killed at least eight people from the same family, most of them women and childrenABC News - 4d -
Netanyahu and Erdoğan compete to be the Middle East’s strongman
Turkey and Israel move to take advantage of the fall of the Assad regime in SyriaFinancial Times - 5d -
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Baby reported among seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school; Jordan hosts Syria talks – Middle East crisis live
Jordan welcomes diplomats from US, EU, and Turkey and Arab nations to discuss the developing situation in Syria,. The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami says they won’t ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
Russia Launches Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Military analysts had speculated that Moscow could escalate such attacks as a show of force after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, its ally.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack of missiles and drones
Russia on Friday launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, involving dozens of cruise missiles and dronesABC News - Dec. 13 -
Russia launches huge missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russian military strikes targeted Ukrainian power grid, according to country’s energy minister. Russia launched its latest massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday morning, using cruise ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes kill 28 in Gaza, including 7 children, health officials say
Palestinian medical officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 people in the Gaza Strip, including seven children and a woman, hours after the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
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Israeli Strikes on Syria Target Chemical Weapons, Rocket and Missile Arsenals
Israel has used the chaos in Syria as an opportunity to seize a buffer zone with Syria and destroy strategic assets, afraid they could end up in rebel hands.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes hit Gaza and also target suspected weapons sites in Syria
Israeli strikes have hit suspected chemical and long-range weapons sites in Syria and the foreign minister says the aim is to keep them from rebels who seized DamascusABC News - Dec. 9 -
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Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge
The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation ...The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad's Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East
Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty
Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nationFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White HouseABC News - Dec. 8 -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire
Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inaugurationFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Man dies after dog attack in east London
A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair
Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staffABC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops
Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troopsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon
A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workersABC News - Dec. 3 -
Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by IsraelABC News - Dec. 2 -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - Dec. 2
