Middle East

Lebanon’s southern villagers confront Israeli soldiers as they fight to return

Lebanon’s southern villagers confront Israeli soldiers as they fight to return

Lebanese civilians defy Israeli presence at border, attempting to return home. Israeli fire injures and kills, including US citizens. Ceasefire violations are high.

Bus of Palestinian captives leaves Ofer prison after Gaza ceasefire deal

Bus of Palestinian captives leaves Ofer prison after Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel released Palestinian prisoners, including life sentences, in exchange for Israeli detainees. Strict security measures and raids followed. A ceasefire allowed Gaza patients to Egypt.

Lammy pitch on Sudan raises questions about UK ties to Israel and UAE

Lammy pitch on Sudan raises questions about UK ties to Israel and UAE

UK's Lammy visits Chad, highlighting Sudan's humanitarian crisis and seeking peace. He faces questions over UK ally UAE's RSF support, and criticisms of "performative" actions.

Scores killed in attacks across greater Khartoum

Scores killed in attacks across greater Khartoum

Sudanese clashes killed at least 56 in Khartoum Saturday, mostly in Omdurman market bombing. Airstrikes elsewhere killed 2 more. RSF also blamed for a prior hospital attack that killed 70.

Unrwa decries 'disinformation campaign' as Israeli ban sets in

Unrwa decries 'disinformation campaign' as Israeli ban sets in

Israel restricts UNRWA's Gaza operations with new laws amid accusations of Hamas ties. UNRWA, key aid provider, faces facility attacks and funding cuts.

Palestinians released by Israel show signs of ‘torture, starvation’

Palestinians released by Israel show signs of ‘torture, starvation’

Released Palestinians show torture signs, starvation. 183 freed under ceasefire. Red Cross outraged. Hamas claims good treatment of captives.