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EU-Lebanon aid package bad news for Syrian refugees?
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05/06/2024
May 6, 2024
Middle East updates: Israeli leaders back Rafah offensive
05/06/2024
May 6, 2024
Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day amid Gaza war
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Reports & Analysis
Israel's forces seize control of Rafah crossing in Gaza
Israel's forces seize control of Rafah crossing in Gaza
The incursion casts doubt on a proposed cease-fire with Hamas, the group which carried out the October 7 terror attacks.
Tensions rise on Israel's northern border with Lebanon
Tensions rise on Israel's northern border with Lebanon
Amid cross-border strikes between Hezbollah and Israel, over 70,000 Israeli residents have been displaced.
Israel's Rafah assault leaves Gazans stranded
Israel's Rafah assault leaves Gazans stranded
Israel has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. Residents and displaced people fear the worst.
Hamas accepts cease-fire but Israel does not agree to terms
Hamas accepts cease-fire but Israel does not agree to terms
Hamas has agreed to a draft deal put forward by Egypt and Qatar but Israel says the proposal falls short of its demands.
Israel's planned Rafah offensive: What you need to know
Israel's planned Rafah offensive: What you need to know
For months, Israel has been preparing for an offensive in Rafah despite warnings from aid organizations and allies.
Israeli army calls on Rafah residents to evacuate
Israeli army calls on Rafah residents to evacuate
Displaced Palestinians in Rafah's east have been ordered to move to the al-Mawasi refugee camp near Khan Younis.
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Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses social media safe space
Social media was a mostly safe place where Iraq's queer community could meet. New Iraqi laws will change all that.
Israeli PM-ICC: What would a warrant mean for Netanyahu?
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is said to be concerned the International Criminal Court could issue an arrest warrant.
Iran intensifies violent crackdown on women
Women who refuse to wear headscarves are reporting more violent harassment and arrests by Iran's "morality police."
Turkey-Iraq ties: Renewed progress, but PKK issue remains
Turkey's president visited Iraq for the first time in over a decade. Did the visit change an uneasy relationship?
Fact check: Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai floods?
Are cloud seeding and climate change to blame for the deluge in large parts of the Arabian Peninsula?
Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos
Heavy rainfall has flooded the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Dubai is particularly affected.
