Crowds waving Israeli flags set off from Damascus Gate — the main entry to the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City — dancing and chanting “the nation of Israel lives” and “death to Arabs.” Israeli police in riot gear blocked surrounding streets, forcibly removing Palestinian protesters from the route. Seventy-nine Palestinians were injured in Jerusalem … Read more
The family of the victim, Zaid Saeed Ghuneim, said the teenager had just finished dinner and was on his way to his grandparents’ house when he was shot. His brother, Yazan Ghuneim, told CNN that his brother was hiding in a garage when Israeli soldiers cornered him. “They put two bullets in his legs, two … Read more
Thousands of people in the Middle East flooded hospitals, unable to breathe properly. In Syria, medical units stockpiled canisters of oxygen. Businesses and schools were shut in Baghdad, while Tehran suspended flights and Kuwait halted maritime traffic. Experts are warning that the phenomenon is only getting worse. It’s driven partly by climate change that’s making … Read more
The election is the first in Lebanon since a 2019 popular uprising demanded the downfall of the ruling elite, blaming traditional parties for widespread corruption and mismanagement. Several new political groups sprung out of the protest movement and are competing in Sunday’s race, coming head to head with establishment parties. Political observers view the election … Read more
“The Ministry of Presidential Affairs mourn the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the whole world. The leader of the nation and the patron of its march, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, passed away to the Lord’s side today, Friday, May 13,” WAM said. … Read more
Police had previously identified the suspects as Assad Yussef Assad Al-Rafa’i, 19, and Subhi Imad Subhi Abu Shakir, 20. They are both residents of the village of Romana in Jenin province, according to a police statement Friday. The arrests came after a manhunt involving helicopters, road blocks and vehicle checkpoints. The three men killed in … Read more
Police said the incident, which took place on Israeli Independence Day, involved two suspected attackers. One fired a rifle while the other attacked people with an axe or a knife, police said. The suspects have still not been apprehended, according to Israeli police, who urged the public to stay away from the scene. “At this … Read more
The death of Qusai Hamamrah marked the second fatal shooting by Israeli forces in the village in five days and came amid a series of violent incidents and clashes across the territory overnight. Wrapped in the Palestinian flag, the boy’s body was carried through the village by men hailing him as a martyr. His mother … Read more
A manhunt is currently underway to find the suspected shooter, Tel Aviv police commander Ami Eshed said. The number of wounded was not immediately clear. Speaking on Israeli TV, Eshed put the number at more than a dozen. The attack happened at a bar on Dizengoff Street, a popular dining area in the center of … Read more
The last coordinated cessation of hostilities nationwide was during peace talks in 2016. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the truce, which he said has “fueled one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.” The war has killed tens of thousands of people and has left millions on the brink of starvation. On Friday, Guterres commended “the … Read more