Israel’s Siege North

Israel’s siege in north Gaza heralds war’s ‘darkest moment’

IDF says it is rooting out Hamas militants but rights groups fear strategy is to empty region

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

‘No one is coming to save them’: blackouts hide horrors of siege of north Gaza

Journalists unable to report and rescue workers unable to save victims of Israeli offensive hindering all movement and communication. Middle East crisis live: latest updates When internet ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Israeli forces leave a trail of destruction after dayslong siege at one of Gaza’s last hospitals

Israeli forces withdrew from northern Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital on Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction inside one the area's last medical lifelines as it continues to assault Beit Lahia.

Israel ‘starting to implement’ north Gaza starvation plan, say rights groups

‘Generals’ Plan’ calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining treated as combatants and denied aid

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive

Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.

No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina

In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

Bank Under Siege Streaming Release Date: When Is It Coming Out on Netflix?

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters

FEMA's response and recovery efforts are being undermined by misinformation and conspiracy theories, causing some disaster survivors to avoid seeking assistance and putting the safety of FEMA teams ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Middle East crisis live: child among four people killed in Israeli airstrike at hospital in south Beirut

Lebanese health ministry says more than 20 were wounded as spokesperson for hospital says entrance of hospital was hit. Israeli forces blew up homes and besieged schools and shelters for displaced ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Children killed, men detained, families fleeing: Scenes of devastation in Israel's North Gaza assault

Harrowing images have emerged from Israel's deadly offensive in northern Gaza in recent days as officials warn of airstrikes, forced displacement and possible famine.

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way

Many believe new offensive, along with tightening of siege, is following blueprint for removing remaining population. Hospitals shelled, shelters set alight, men and boys separated from their ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - October 24

How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?

The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?

Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk region ...

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The Week: The Budget, a trip to China, and the US election

And Your Guide to the US Election

Blinken to meet with Netanyahu in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday in Israel as the White House tries to revive hostage release talks in the wake of ...

Israel’s spiralling offensive

The west must restrain Netanyahu, or it will be haunted by his widening campaign

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Israel’s Response to Iran

An update on the fighting in the Middle East.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Israel strikes Iran

IDF confirms “precise” strikes hit military targets

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?

Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...

Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina

An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.

Florida and North Carolina continue hurricane cleanup

As disinformation and conspiracy theories swirl around the government's response to recent hurricanes, communities in Florida and North Carolina are still picking up the pieces. Janet Shamlian has ...

North Korea again raises the specter of nuclear conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning that his regime would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if any adversary attempts to use force against Pyongyang. Developments in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

FEMA visits resume in North Carolina after threats

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resumed visits in North Carolina following alleged threats targeting the agency’s personnel, according to agency administrator Deanne Criswell. “We ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Russia says no, but Ukraine and South Korea point to a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

Early voting underway in storm-ravaged North Carolina

Early voting began today in battleground North Carolina as the western part of the state struggles to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez spoke with North ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

North Korea sending more soldiers to Ukraine

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story North Korea sending thousands of troops to Ukraine, officials say ...