Middle East

Palestinian fear and Israeli celebrations as Unrwa ban begins

Palestinian fear and Israeli celebrations as Unrwa ban begins

Israel banned UNRWA, impacting Palestinian aid. Despite the ban, UNRWA continues operations, stating their mandate remains. US supports the ban.

Trump lays out blueprint to deport pro-Palestinian foreign nationals

Trump lays out blueprint to deport pro-Palestinian foreign nationals

Trump order targets pro-Palestinian students for deportation, citing "terrorist activity". Universities must monitor & report them. Criticism of US/Israel is also targeted.

Attorneys, rights groups condemn Trump's move to detain migrants at Guantanamo

Attorneys, rights groups condemn Trump's move to detain migrants at Guantanamo

Trump wants to use Guantanamo to detain 30,000 undocumented immigrants. Rights groups condemn this, citing past torture and rights abuses there.

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

Hamas confirms the death of Mohammed Deif, Qassam Brigades chief, wanted by Israel for attacks. ICC issued warrant for war crimes. He was a mastermind behind the Oct 7 attack.

The US spent millions on STD prevention in Gaza. But it was a province in Mozambique

The US spent millions on STD prevention in Gaza. But it was a province in Mozambique

Trump suspended aid, citing wasteful projects like $50M condoms for Gaza, claiming they're for Hamas bombs. This was false; grant was for Mozambique's Gaza.

Is the US sending $50m in condoms to Gaza as Trump claims?

Is the US sending $50m in condoms to Gaza as Trump claims?

Trump claimed his admin stopped $50M in condoms to Gaza, alleging Hamas used them for bombs. No evidence supports this claim. USAID records show no Gaza shipments.