What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?
The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.
2023-10-16 19:25
'Just lower interest rate,' Israeli lawmaker tells cbank amid conflict
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM The head of Israel's parliamentary finance committee on Monday called on Bank of Israel
2023-10-16 18:23
Exclusive-Americans want US to help get Gaza civilians out of harm's way-Reuters/Ipsos
By Jason Lange and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON A bipartisan majority of Americans wants the U.S. to help get
2023-10-16 18:20
Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict
LONDON U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday it was too early to speculate on the economic
2023-10-16 17:53
Hamas says 1,000 Palestinians dead still under the rubble, warns of environmental catastrophe- Interior Ministry
DUBAI More than 1,000 Palestinians are trapped under the rubble in Gaza, Eyad Al-Bozom, spokesman for the Hamas
2023-10-16 17:50
TikTok steps up efforts to counter misinformation about Israel-Hamas war
TikTok is stepping up efforts to counter misinformation, incitement to violence and hate relating to the Israel-Hamas war on its online platform, it announced Sunday, days after the European Union (EU) warned social media companies they risked falling foul of the bloc's content moderation laws.
2023-10-16 17:48
Israel accuses Iran of ordering Sunday's Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border
JERUSALEM The Israeli military accused Iran on Monday of having ordered attacks by Hezbollah at the Lebanon-Israel border
2023-10-16 16:29
Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
2023-10-16 16:20
Diplomatic aid efforts ramp up for 'strangled' Gaza as regional conflict fears grow
Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's week-long siege and aerial bombardment, UN experts have warned, as concerns grow that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians risks drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict.
2023-10-16 15:52
Gaza health ministry: 2,750 Palestinians killed, 9,700 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7
GAZA At least 2,750 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza
2023-10-16 15:23
Egypt, US, Israel agree ceasefire in southern Gaza, opening of Rafah crossing at 0600 GMT - security sources
CAIRO (Reuters) -Egypt, Israel and the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire in southern Gaza beginning at 0600 GMT coinciding with
2023-10-16 14:23
Palestinian men stranded outside Gaza look on as their families endure horrors at home
The men in the wedding hall at the Dheisheh refugee camp in the West Bank spend most of their days and nights glued to their phones, smoking, constantly refreshing their news feeds. They look exhausted, the horrors of the last few days clearly visible on their faces.
2023-10-16 13:16