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My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you: Opinion by Shockat Adam

My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you: Opinion by Shockat Adam One minute to midnight. This is the phrase that kept coming back to me after returning from the occupiedPalestinianterritories, as I tried to process the overwhelming persecution I had seen there. What midnight itself looks like - the moment the clock finally strikes - is too bleak to picture fully, though with...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli army says it successfully intercepted missile fired from Yemen

Israeli army says it successfully intercepted missile fired from Yemen Israeli forces say they successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group in Yemen. The attack triggered sirens across central Israel. No injuries or damage has been reported.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you

My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you Submitted by Shockat Adam on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:42 Israel violates international law with impunity, backed unequivocally by western powers - and the world turns away A Palestinian woman walks past a house destroyed by Israeli occupation forces in the Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank on 6 May, 2025 (AFP) On One minute to midnight....

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo's views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Student protester Mohsen Mahdawi unveils legal defence fund for immigrants

Mahdawi was recently released after being arrested as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on student protesters.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Armed attacks in Rafah leave Israeli soldiers dead and wounded

Armed attacks in Rafah leave Israeli soldiers dead and wounded Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said that its fighters had targeted two Israeli military units in eastern Rafah in Gaza, killing and wounding soldiers, Andalou reported on Thursday. The group said it had attacked a group of12 soldiers who were preparing to carry out a bombing inside a house in the Al-Tanour neighborhood in eastern Rafah. They...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN rejects Israel's plans for aid distribution: Report

UN rejects Israel's plans for aid distribution: Report The UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) rejected Israel's plan for humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, reported Haaretz on Thursday. In a document that was addressed to members of the UN Security Council and seen by Haaretz, Ocha said the proposed aid distribution method "appears practically unfeasible, is incompatible with humanitarian...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Man Utd beat Athletic Club to set up Europa League final with Tottenham

Mason Mount scores twice as Manchester United come from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic in their semifinal.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India-Pakistan drone war heats up

Pakistan’s military says it brought down 25 Indian drones over cities including Karachi and Lahore.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Chinese-made Pakistani fighter jet shot down at least one French Rafale

Chinese-made Pakistani fighter jet shot down at least one French Rafale Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:43 The combat between India and Pakistan is being carefully watched in Europe, Washington and Beijing A member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army flies a J-10 performance aircraft at an aerial display during a media preview ahead of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, on 9 February 2020 (Roslan...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India and Pakistan in conflict – are there nuclear risks?

Both countries have substantial nuclear arsenals.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Joy in St. Peter’s Square as new pope is announced

Thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

After spending years in prison, Palestinian prisoner dies three months following his release

After spending years in prison, Palestinian prisoner dies three months following his release A Palestinian man who had been detained for 19 years in an Israeli prison passed away a few months after he was released,the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society announced on Thursday. Moatasem Taleb Raddad, 43, from the town of Seida in the West Bank, passed away...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Columbia students spark uproar with library takeover, and renew calls for divestment from Israel

Columbia students spark uproar with library takeover, and renew calls for divestment from Israel Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:37 Students receive both praise and criticism after 75 were arrested for pro-Palestine action Pro-Palestine student protestors at Columbia University during their sit-in inside the Lawrence A Wien Reading Room in Butler Library, on 7 May (Screengrab/X/@ColumbiaBDS) Off...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The world reacts to selection of Pope Leo XIV with excitement, hope

Leaders from around the globe offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the US.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least seven Palestinians killed in two separate air strikes in north and central Gaza

At least seven Palestinians killed in two separate air strikes in north and central Gaza Seven Palestinians, including two young girls, were killed and dozens wounded in a series of Israeli air strikes targeting the north and central Gaza Strip, Wafa news agency reported on Thursday. The first Israeli air strike hit a home goods store near the entrance to al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing four...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Indian air strikes in Pakistan: Tactical success or symbolic gesture?

Indian air strikes in Pakistan: Tactical success or symbolic gesture? Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:09 Experts tell Middle East Eye that India's selection of targets could have been based on outdated intelligence Journalists inspect the damage inside an Islamic seminary after Indian air strikes in Ahmedpur Sharqia, about 7 kilometres from Bahawalpur in Pakistan's Punjab province, on 7 May 2025...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Inside Muridke: Did India hit a β€˜terror base’ or a mosque?

At least three people were killed in the strike at a compound with a complicated past.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Documentary sheds light on Biden’s reactions to Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

A probe into the US journalist's death in the West Bank suggests US had reason to believe shooting was 'intentional'.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Libya and Trump administration discussed sharing billions of dollars in frozen funds, sources say

Libya and Trump administration discussed sharing billions of dollars in frozen funds, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:39 Envoy Massad Boulos purportedly held talks with Tripoli-based government about sharing billions of dollars in frozen Libyan state assets Senior American advisor Massad Boulos gestures during a press conference at the US embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, on 8 April 2025 (Paloma...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt?

African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli military conducts armed raids of Unrwa schools in Jerusalem

Israeli military conducts armed raids of Unrwa schools in Jerusalem The Israeli military conducted an armed raid on three UN-operated schools in East Jerusalem in the West Bank before forcing more than 550 children out of their classrooms and detaining oneUnited Nations relief and works agency for Palestine refugees staff member on Thursday. The raid led to an outcry from the commissioner general, Philippe Lazzarini,...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new pope is elected

White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling the election of a new pope as crowds in St. Pet

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Key takeaways: Documentary names alleged killer of Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh

'Who Killed Shireen?' documentary from Zeteo uncovers name of Israeli soldier who is now dead.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What does Israel’s escalation with the Houthis mean for Yemen?

Israel bombed Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port after Houthi missiles hit near Tel Aviv, prompting fears of wider war.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Booking.com offices targeted over 'Apartheid' Israeli settlement profits

Booking.com offices targeted over 'Apartheid' Israeli settlement profits Workers and activists are protesting againstBooking.com’s Manchester and Amsterdam headquarters followingthe launch of the "Stop Booking Apartheid" campaign on 2 May. The campaign was set up by a coalition of Palestinian, worker and left-wing organisations that accuse the online travel agent of profiting from Israeli war crimes because it lists...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US strikes first trade agreement with UK in a β€˜breakthrough deal’

The deal marks the first trade agreement by the US since President Donald Trump imposed a universal 10-percent tariff.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

A 30-year-old Palestinian man is killed and dozens injured in Israeli raid in Nablus

A 30-year-old Palestinian man is killed and dozens injured in Israeli raid in Nablus A Palestinian man was shot and killed, and dozens were injured during an Israeli military raid in the Old City of Nablus in the West Bank, Wafa news agency reported on Thursday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that Rami Sami al-Kakhn, 30, died of gunshot wounds during the raid. His body is being held by Israeli forces and...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

In his first public words, Pope Leo told the crowds and a global audience 'peace be with all of you'.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

President Xi: China and Russia should safeguard international justice

President Xi Jinping called for closer bilateral relations with Russia and reaffirmed China's support for the country.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Persian or Arabian Gulf? A brief history

Persian or Arabian Gulf? A brief history Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:48 As Trump mulls another controversial name change, Middle East Eye looks at the disputed history of this body of water The sun rises over a boat on the Persian Gulf in Al Wakrah, some 30km from Doha, in November 2024 (AFP/Karim Jaafar) Off Not content with trying to rename one body of water, Donald Trump may be planning to...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel retrofitting DJI commercial drones to bomb and surveil Gaza

Israeli military repurposes the drones to bomb hospitals and shelters in Gaza, Al Jazeera's Sanad investigation finds.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

As the conclave gathers, let debt justice be Pope Francis’s legacy

Honour Francis’s vision for 2025 by cancelling unjust debts and funding climate action in the Global South.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Jordan profited up to $400,000 per Gaza aid airdrop: Report

Jordan profited up to $400,000 per Gaza aid airdrop: Report Jordanian authorities have profited significantly from overseeing the delivery of international aid to Gaza during Israel'songoing war on the besieged Palestinianenclave, Middle East Eye reported on Thursday. Sources say the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), an official body overseeing humanitarian aid going to Gaza, has coordinated with Israeli...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East