Middle East

Israel army orders evacuation of northern city after Lebanon clashes

JERUSALEM, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - The Israeli army announced plans to evacuate the northern city of Kiryat Shmona on…

Aid for Gaza piles up as Israel rallies troops for invasion

By Yahya Hassouna with Majeda El-Batsh in Jerusalem RAFAH, Palestinian Territories, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - Desperately needed international aid…

US Navy ship in Red Sea intercepts missiles and drones from Yemen, possibly aimed at Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct 19, 2023 (AFP) - A US Navy ship in the Red Sea on Thursday shot down missiles and…

Hamas masterminds top Israel’s ‘dead man walking’ hit list

JERUSALEM, Oct 19, 2023 (AFP) - Israel has threatened that every Hamas member faces death when it invades Gaza but…

US intelligence estimates 100-300 killed in Gaza hospital strike

By Frankie TAGGART WASHINGTON, Oct 19, 2023 (AFP) - The US intelligence community has estimated there were likely 100 to…

‘They came to murder’: kibbutz shattered by Hamas attack

By David STOUT NIR OZ, Israel, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - The sound of distant air strikes, mortar fire and…

President Biden backs Israel in blaming Islamists for Gaza hospital strike

By Tim Witcher and Adel Zaanoun in Gaza Strip TEL AVIV, Oct 18, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden…

Lebanon’s Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ over Gaza hospital strike

BEIRUT, Oct 17, 2023 (AFP) - Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement Tuesday called for a "day of rage" to condemn a…

President Biden’s Mideast trip is the riskiest of his presidency

WASHINGTON, Oct 17, 2023 (AFP) - Joe Biden's Middle East diplomatic drive faltered before it got off the ground Tuesday…

Israel army says rocket misfired by Gaza militants hit hospital

JERUSALEM, Oct 18, 2023 (AFP) - The Israeli army said Tuesday a strike that hit a Gaza hospital, killing at…

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