BRUSSELS — As distant as the prospect of peace might seem, European Union leaders believe it is time to start laying the foundations for a future relationship between Israel and the Palestinians where the militant group Hamas doesn’t control Gaza. Mindful that resentment and even conflict in the wider Middle East and Gulf regions have … Read more
The Israeli government is under intense public pressure Thursday to topple Hamas after its militants stormed through a border fence Saturday and killed hundreds of Israelis in their homes, on the streets and at an outdoor music festival. Hamas said it launched its attack Saturday because Palestinians’ suffering had become intolerable under a 16-year-long blockade … Read more
Airstrikes pounded neighborhoods throughout the night and into Wednesday as Israel stepped up its offensive on the Gaza Strip in response to an unprecedented attack by Hamas. The war, which has claimed at least 2,100 lives on both sides, is expected to escalate. The weekend attack that Hamas said was retribution for worsening conditions for … Read more
ByThe Associated Press October 10, 2023, 3:47 PM The wife, left, and sister of Hezbollah fighter Ali Ftouni, who was killed by Israeli shelling, mourn at his funeral procession in Kherbet Selem village, south Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. The Iran-backed group Monday night announced that three militants died following heavy Israeli shelling in border … Read more
On Day 4 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war, many countries are grappling with missing and killed nationals in the latest Israel-Palestinian war that has already claimed at least 1,600 lives, and is only expected to escalate. Here’s the latest: NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry says the east Mediterranean island nation is now ready to … Read more