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Israeli police clash with Christian worshippers on Easter
Israeli police threatened Christians trying to celebrate Easter as they corralled worshippers in occupied East Jerusalem
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:
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βLittle guestβ: How a rescued baby brought two Gaza families together
Tareq found his wife dead after Israel bombed their shelter in December 2023. But their baby had disappeared.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Trump & US judiciary now face a βvery serious situationβ
Leon Fresco on the growing rift between Trump and the courts β and whatβs really at stake for the US judicial system.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:The Hawaii of Israel: How Trump legitimised a longstanding Israeli vision
Israel has long envisoned the transfer of Gaza's Palestinians. Now this dangerous idea has gained legitimacy.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:In brief Easter appearance at Vatican, Pope Francis urges Gaza ceasefire
Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israelβs military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Further details on Israeli strike on southern Lebanon
Further details on Israeli strike on southern Lebanon The Lebanese health ministry has released further details on the Israeli strike on southern Lebanon. "[An] Israeli enemy strike on a vehicle in Kaoutariyet as-Siyad [located inland between the southern cities of Sidon and Tyre killed] one person and wounded another," the ministry said in a statement. The Lebanese army also announced that it had foiled an attempt to...
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Everything you need to know about Iran-US nuclear negotiations
After 'constructive' high-level talks come 'technical discussions' to move the negotiations along.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike killes one person in Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry
Israeli strike killes one person in Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry Lebanon's health ministry is reporting that an Israeli drone strike has killed one person in the country's south. Al Jazeera is reporting that the strike took place in the town of Kaoutariyet as-Siyad in southern Lebanon.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:US is βseeking maximum concessions from Iranβ
βTrump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductiveβ.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Fire tradition in Jerusalem, passing miraculous flame in the ancient basilica.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Evening update
Evening update Good evening MEE readers, Our live coverage will now pause for a few hours until tomorrow morning. Here's a look at some of the key developments from today: Israel launched attacks across several different areas of the Gaza Strip, killing more than 40 people on Saturday. That included strikes on the al-Mawasidisplacement camps, as well as a drone strike targeting civilians in Beit Hanoun. Hamas's armed...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Relatives of Israeli captives criticise Netanyahu's televised address
Relatives of Israeli captives criticise Netanyahu's televised address Relatives of Israeli captives held in Gaza have criticisedPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuβs address on Saturday evening, stating that he did not have a plan for the release of their loved ones. "Many words and slogans will not be able to hide the simple fact - Netanyahu has no plan," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said. "We heard this...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Thousands in US cities protest Trump's policies, including on arming Israel
Thousands in US cities protest Trump's policies, including on arming Israel Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Washington and other cities across the US to oppose PresidentDonald Trump's policies ondeportations, governmentfirings, and thewarsinGazaandUkraine. Outside the White House, protesters carried banners that read "Workers should have the power," "No kingship," "Stop arming Israel" and "Due...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza hospitals treating new-born babies facing 'extremely challenging circumstances'
Gaza hospitals treating new-born babies facing 'extremely challenging circumstances' Unicef, the UN agency which provides aid to children worldwide, has said that paediatric hospitals in Gaza are facing severe shortages amid Israel's ongoing blockade of all aid and supplies. "Hospitals in Gaza treating newborns and children donβt have enough medical equipment and are operating under extremely challenging...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Canadaβs PM Carney plans for stronger defence, broader trade amid US rift
In campaign platform, Carney plans to invest in the military and infrastructure while still cutting spending.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:US attacks Yemen again after at least 80 people killed in Hodeidah
UN chief Antonio Guterres says he is 'gravely concerned' about US air strikes this week on Yemen.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Israel's Shin Bet chief set to resign, says report
Israel's Shin Bet chief set to resign, says report Ronen Bar, the head of Israelβs Shin Bet security service, is set to resign in May. Last month, Netanyahu chose to dismiss Bar over what the prime minister described as βongoing distrustβ in the wake of the events of 7 October. But the dismissal led to large anti-government protests, with demonstrators accusing Netanyahu of undermining democracy. Last week, the Supreme...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu instructs military to 'step up pressure' on Hamas
Netanyahu instructs military to 'step up pressure' on Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he has instructed the military to "step up the pressure" on Hamas. The Palestinian group has rejected an Israeli proposal for a temporary truce, and instead has demanded an end to the war in exchange for the release of all Israeli captives. In a late-night televised address on Saturday, Netanyahu said...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: LaLiga β team news, how to follow, stream
Al Jazeera looks at Athletic's visit to Real Madrid, where the LaLiga defending champions' season hangs in the balance.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Three Palestinians killed and others wounded in separate Israeli attacks
Three Palestinians killed and others wounded in separate Israeli attacks Three more Palestinians have been killed and others wounded on Saturday evening as Israeli forces continued bombing the Gaza Strip. An Israeli air strike hit a home near al-Urubaschool in Nuseirat refugee camp, killing one. Elsewhere, Israeli jets targeted a house in the eastern part of the al-Zaytoun neighbourhood, southeast of Gaza City. Several...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Anti-Trump administration protesters turn out for rallies in the US
Demonstrators decry what they see as threats to the nationβs democratic ideals.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Barcelona mount Raphinha-led comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in LaLiga
Barcelona extend their lead at the top of the league to seven points with late comeback at home.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces shoot and wound Palestinian child in Nablus
Israeli forces shoot and wound Palestinian child in Nablus A Palestinian child, 13, has been shot and wounded by Israeli force in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, according to medics. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the child was shot in the thigh and later transferred to hospital for treatment. It occurred during an Israeli military raid on Beit Furik, during which troops...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Will Trump abandon Ukraine peace efforts?
The US president has threatened to 'move on' if he sees no progress from Russia and Ukraine.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Turkey's intelligence chief meets with Hamas delegation
Turkey's intelligence chief meets with Hamas delegation Turkey'sintelligence chief has held talks with a Hamas delegation to discuss options for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza,as Israel's blockade on the enclave continues. Ibrahim Kalin, head of theNational Intelligence Organisation, met with Muhammad Darwish, the head of Hamasβs Shura Council, amongother Hamas officials, according to Anadolu agency. As...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Iran and US move to expert-level talks after βgood meetingβ in Rome
Iran and US move to expert-level talks after βgood meetingβ in Rome The Iranian foreign minister said Saturday that nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States were "moving forward" after a positive meeting. The US and Iran concluded a second round of talks on Tehranβs nuclear programme in Rome, a week after holding indirect talks in Muscat that both sides described as constructive. Iran, which says its...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Iran, US report progress in nuclear talks, confirm third round next week
After technical talks, senior negotiators are expected to reunite on April 26, according to Iran's foreign ministry.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Iran and US move to expert-level talks after 'good meeting' in Rome
Iran and US move to expert-level talks after 'good meeting' in Rome Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/19/2025 - 16:30 The Iranian foreign minister and US Middle East envoy will meet again in Oman on 26 April Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (L) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Italian foreign ministry in Rome before Iran-US nuclear talks, 19 April 2025 (AFP/video grab) Off The Iranian...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli drone strike kills three in Beit Hanoun
Israeli drone strike kills three in Beit Hanoun An Israeli drone strike has killed three Palestinians and wounded others in northern Gaza, bringing the total number of those killed in the enclave on Saturday to 44. Wafa news agency reported that an Israeli drone opened fire at a group of civilians east of Beit Hanoun. In the southern Gaza Strip, an air strike hit an area sheltering displaced persons in al-Mawasi, west...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:US VP Vance discusses thorny issue of migration with Vatican
The Vatican affirmed good relations with the US but noted 'an exchange of opinions' on global conflicts and migration.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials agree to continue with a third round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Russia declares unilateral Easter truce; Ukraine says attacks are ongoing
Putin announces a 30-hour ceasefire that Zelenskyy dismisses as 'another attempt by Putin to play with human lives'.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Hamas says fate of Israeli-American captive remains unknown
Hamas says fate of Israeli-American captive remains unknown Hamas's armed wing said on Saturday the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was unknown after the group found the guard who was holding the hostage killed. In a series of posts on Telegram, al-Qassam's spokesperson, Abu Obaida, confirmed that Hamas had lost contact with the group of fighters tasked with guarding Alexander. The spokesperson also...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli bombardment of Gaza kills 92 in two days: Health Ministry
At least 219 people injured in attacks since Good Friday, with many children among the casualties, health officials say.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza had educational justice. Now the genocide has wiped that out, too
For the first time in many years, education in Gaza is only accessible to the well-to-do.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: