Clashes Intensify Israel

Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

The Lebanese health ministry said 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way.

US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid. Middle East live: latest updates Israel is not addressing the “catastrophic humanitarian ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid

The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Updates: Israel’s Parliament Passes Bill That Threatens Work of U.N. Agency for Palestinians

The Knesset opened its winter session and approved legislation that banned the agency known as UNRWA from operating in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his spy chief was back home ...

World - The New York Times - October 29

Hezbollah announces new leader, Israel bans U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency

The Lebanese-based Hezbollah militant group says it has appointed Naim Qassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike last month. Meanwhile, Israeli ...

Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns

UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson ...

State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

Satellite imagery suggests that Israeli’s attack on Iran appears to have damaged a key element of Tehran’s ballistic missile production and air defense sites, potentially leaving it exposed to any ...

Satellite Images Suggest Israel Struck a Major Iranian Missile Plant

Analysts said the Shahroud Space Center was likely used to produce intermediate-range ballistic missiles that could be used to target Israel.

World - The New York Times - October 30

U.S. Questions Israel After ‘Horrifying’ Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Dozens

Matt Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, said the Biden administration had contacted the Israeli government to ask about what he called a “horrifying incident.” At least 55 people were ...