Middle East

US urges Hezbollah not to ‘take advantage’ of Gaza war

WASHINGTON, Nov 3, 2023 (AFP) - The United States called on Friday for Hezbollah not to "take advantage" of the…

Hezbollah chief tells US ‘we are ready to face your fleet’

BEIRUT, Nov 3, 2023 (AFP) - Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that his Iran-backed group was not afraid of…

Thai FM says pressed Iran on Hamas hostages

BANGKOK, Nov 3, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's foreign minister said Friday he had pressed his Iranian counterpart over the fate…

Israel says troops encircle Gaza City

By Adel Zaanoun with Daphne Rousseau in Jerusalem RAFAH, Palestinian Territories, Nov 3, 2023 (AFP) - Israeli ground troops encircled…

Blinken to visit Israel as US seeks ‘urgent’ steps to ease regional tensions

WASHINGTON, Nov 1, 2023 (AFP) - Top US diplomat Antony Blinken will begin a new Middle East trip this week,…

Israel renews Gaza camp strikes as UN warns of ‘war crimes’

By Mai YAGHI with Rosie Scammell in Jerusalem RAFAH, Palestinian Territories, Nov 2, 2023 (AFP) - Israel hit Gaza's largest…

Hamas video shows women abducted in Israel attacks

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Oct 30, 2023 (AFP) - Hamas released Monday a video showing three of the more than…

Thai FM travels to Qatar, Egypt for Hamas hostage talks

BANGKOK, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's foreign minister begins an urgent visit to Qatar and Egypt on Tuesday for…

Israel demolishes West Bank home of Hamas deputy leader

ARURA, Palestinian Territories, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - The Israeli army demolished the West Bank home of exiled Hamas number…

US says Israel must protect Gaza civilians as calls for aid grow

By Michael Mathes Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians, the White House warned…

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