Bookmark Benjamin NetanyahuGeneral NewsHamasHostage situationsIsraelIsrael governmentIsrael-Hamas warMiddle EastWorld News Netanyahu says Israel is as ‘committed as ever’ to war after soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages by Gabriel Martinez December 16, 2023 December 16, 2023 Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to continue the Gaza conflict despite accidental killing of 3 hostages.
Bookmark General NewsIsrael-Hamas warMiddle EastWar and unrestWorld News Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas by Joshua Brown December 16, 2023 December 16, 2023 Bethlehem faces a somber Christmas amid war in Gaza, with canceled festivities and a struggling tourism sector, reflecting the Palestinian community’s hardship.
Bookmark General NewsHamasHostage situationsIsraelIsrael governmentIsrael-Hamas warMiddle EastQatarQatar governmentWorld News 3 hostages mistakenly killed by troops had been holding a white flag, Israeli military official says by Ryan Lee December 16, 2023 December 16, 2023 Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by troops while waving white flag in Gaza; questions raised about military conduct.
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Bookmark GazaGaza StripGeneral NewsIsraelIsrael governmentIsrael-Hamas warMiddle EastWorld News In the Wake of Gaza Conflict, Footage of Israeli Soldiers’ Misconduct Fuels Further Controversy by Sophia Chen December 13, 2023 December 13, 2023 Analysis of recent videos showing Israeli soldiers’ misconduct in Gaza, highlighting international backlash and internal reactions.
Bookmark General NewsHamasIsraelIsrael-Hamas warMiddle EastWar and unrestWorld News Israel battles militants in Gaza’s main cities, with civilians still trapped in the crossfire by Madison Thomas December 11, 2023 December 11, 2023 Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza intensifies, with civilian casualties and displacement amid ongoing military confrontations.
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Bookmark Books and literatureEntertainmentMiddle East 2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing by Joshua Brown December 11, 2023 December 11, 2023 2023 in Books: Declining sales, AI concerns, and literary highlights shape the year’s publishing landscape.
Bookmark EuropeGeneral NewsHuman rightsIranMiddle EastWorld News Iran Prohibits Mahsa Amini’s Kin from Attending EU Human Rights Award Ceremony by Gabriel Martinez December 10, 2023 December 10, 2023 Iranian authorities ban Mahsa Amini’s family from attending EU ceremony to receive human rights prize; protests and crackdowns ensue.