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Qassam Brigades releases video of Israeli captive urging Trump to intervene with Netanyahu

Qassam Brigades releases video of Israeli captive urging Trump to intervene with Netanyahu The military wing of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, released a video on Wednesday showing Israeli captiveOmri Miran walking through dark tunnels and later lighting a candle to mark his second birthday in captivity. Speaking directly to the camera, he urges US President Donald Trump to force Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza β€˜food and aid depots’

Israeli national security minister claims he met with 'senior Republican Party' officials at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of harming Russia negotiations

US president claims a peace deal is close, but accuses Ukrainian leader of making 'inflammatory statements'.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel sending lower level representation to Pope Francis funeral

Israel sending lower level representation to Pope Francis funeral Most major nationswill be sendingheads of state or government, or royalty, toPope Francis' funeral on Saturday, but Israel will be represented only by its ambassador to the Vatican. The decision to keep the representation at about the lowest level possible is a sign of how far Israel's relations with the Vatican have deteriorated since the start of the...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pilgrims flock to St. Peter’s ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral

Thousands queued at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church's late pontiff.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US-Iran nuclear talks resume. What’s at stake now?

Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and uranium enrichment still key sticking points.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Istanbul quake caused over 150 panic-driven injuries, officials say

People rushed onto the streets and even jumped from buildings during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜I don’t know where I will go’: Refugees run out of options in Tunisia

Blocked from staying and barred from moving to other camps, refugees in Tunisia weigh a bleak future.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

British MP denied entry to Israel-controlled Al-Aqsa gate for being Muslim

British MP denied entry to Israel-controlled Al-Aqsa gate for being Muslim Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:41 Parliamentarian Shockat Adam said fellow members of his delegation were allowed through the Western Gate, which Israel controls British MP Shockat Adam toured Hebron, Bethlehem, Tulkarm and East Jerusalem in the occupied Palestinian territories (Supplied) Off British MP Shockat Adam was denied...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Abbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostages

Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Video: Russian attack on bus in Ukraine kills 9 as peace talks falter

Nine people were killed in a Russian attack on a bus in southern Ukraine.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜I grabbed my cat and ran’: Istanbul panics as earthquake hits

Istanbul's earthquake leaves residents anxious, reviving memories of past disasters and fears of future catastrophes.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 37 known deaths in Gaza since dawn

At least 37 known deaths in Gaza since dawn Al Jazeera, citing local health officials, reports that at least 37 people have been killed across Gaza since dawn on Wednesday, after a day of heavy Israeli bombardment across the strip.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis

Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:10 Israeli diplomats criticise foreign ministry's handling of pontiff's death, saying it damages Israel's image Pope Francis waves to crowds at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on 26 October 2022 (AFP/Vincenzo Pinto) Off Israel’s orders to remove official posts expressing condolences on the death ofPope...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates assets

Interior Minister Mazin Fraya says all the activities of the group will be banned and its assets confiscated.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli forces install gates at entrance of Jenin camp

Israeli forces install gates at entrance of Jenin camp Israeli forces have installed iron gates at three entrances of Jenin refugee camp, according to Al Araby Al Jadeed. The Jenin media committee said that Israeli forces have continued β€œto commit horrific crimes in the city and camp of Jenin for 93 days,” based on the same reports. The committee also said that the siege of Jenin has resulted in the displacement of at...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How the Holocaust is weaponised to repress anti-genocide voices

How the Holocaust is weaponised to repress anti-genocide voices Submitted by Mark Etkind on Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:24 As a descendent of a Holocaust survivor, I have marched in pro-Palestine protests - and watched UK opponents try to smear us A Pro-Palestinian activist holds up a placard during a march in London on 7 September 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) On Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, Wednesday and Thursday this...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

As Netanyahu clashes with Shin Bet chief, Palestinians face abuses by Israeli intelligence

As Netanyahu clashes with Shin Bet chief, Palestinians face abuses by Israeli intelligence In recent months, Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet,Israel’sinternal security service, has been the subject of personal attacks by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, as well as government ministers and rightwing Knesset members. Netanyahu tried to fire Bar in March, citing a β€œlack of trust” in the Shin Bet chief but the move was...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK, France, Germany urge β€˜immediate’ renewal of aid to Gaza

UK, France, Germany urge β€˜immediate’ renewal of aid to Gaza The foreign ministers of the UK, France, and Germany have released a joint statement urging β€œIsrael to immediately re-start a rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza”. The ministers said the Israeli decision to block aid to Gaza was β€œintolerable,” adding that it is obligated to allow unhindered aid access under international law. They added that β€œ...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Is Russia’s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?

Speculation abounds after a report suggested Putin could be ready to abandon plans to absorb Ukrainian regions.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill dozens, including several in Gaza City shelter

Israel has killed 40 people and injured over 100 in Gaza as mediators attempt to secure new ceasefire deal.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Remains found after rare shark attack on swimmer in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures

Three thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

β€˜He gave us strength’: Gaza Christians remember calls with Pope Francis

Gaza's Christians mourn Pope Francis as a defender of peace and a source of strength during the horror of war.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US judge blocks Trump’s effort to shutter international news service

District judge orders US administration to restore the capacity of broadcaster shuttered over claims of 'leftist bias'.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Several victims, including children, in Israeli strike on Gaza tent: Report

Several victims, including children, in Israeli strike on Gaza tent: Report Al-Araby TV's Gaza correspondent said in the very early hours of Wednesday that an Israeli air strike targeted a tent sheltering a forcibly displaced family north of Khan Younis. Children are believed to be among the victims, but it remains unclear just how many people are dead or wounded.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Houthis say group downed US drone in northwest Yemen as US strikes continue

Al Masirah, a Houthi-affiliated outlet, says the US launched a series of strikes on several locations in the country.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Barcelona beat Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid

LaLiga leaders Barcelona move seven points clear of defending champions Real Madrid with near defeat of Mallorca.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Harvard and more than 150 universities fight back against Trump administration

Harvard and more than 150 universities fight back against Trump administration Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 19:23 Harvard is suing the administration for threatening to cut funds, as scores of universities sign a joint letter to resist government overreach US President Donald Trump speaks after Pam Bondi was sworn in as US Attorney General in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 5...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial to open with majority-female jury

Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial involves accusations from three women.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Halliburton reports reduced North America drilling demand, warns of tariffs

The company warns tariffs and weak oil prices will hit oilfield activity on the continent and hurt its revenues also.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

GE Aerospace CEO calls for tariff-free trade in the aviation sector

Tariffs are estimated to cost GE Aerospace more than $500m this year.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Will countries be forced to pick a side in the US-China trade war?

President of Kenya, a special US ally, visits country's biggest lender China.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US National Institutes of Health no longer awarding grants to entities that boycott Israel

US National Institutes of Health no longer awarding grants to entities that boycott Israel The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US will no longer award what have long been coveted and highly productive research grants to entities that boycott Israel, it was announced on Monday. The move is yet another attempt by the Trump administration to pressure universities in particular to take a zero-tolerance approach...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye