Middle East

Gaza war: Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians

Gaza war: Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians

Trump wants Egypt/Jordan to take Gazans, calling Gaza a "wreck." Hamas rejects this. Gazans want to stay, despite destruction. US previously opposed forced displacement.

‘I’m in uncharted waters’: Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s mother weeks away from collapse

‘I’m in uncharted waters’: Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s mother weeks away from collapse

Laila Soueif is on hunger strike outside Downing St. for her son, activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release from Egyptian prison. UK inaction persists.

PA raids on Jenin are a 'betrayal', says senior Hamas official

PA raids on Jenin are a 'betrayal', says senior Hamas official

Hamas official: PA actions in Jenin are a betrayal, may end PA rule. Next conflict in West Bank or Jerusalem. Hamas sees Gaza war as victory.

Joy in Ramallah as Palestinians welcome freed prisoners

Joy in Ramallah as Palestinians welcome freed prisoners

Israel released 200 prisoners, 114 to West Bank, amid ceasefire. Some went to Gaza/Egypt. Released Palestinians, some long-term, reunited with families.

Trump says ‘clean out that whole thing’ as part of his plan for Gaza

Trump says ‘clean out that whole thing’ as part of his plan for Gaza

Trump proposes moving Gazans to Egypt/Jordan, citing "cleanup" after Israeli attacks displacing 90%. Experts doubt feasibility. Critics fear permanent displacement.

Israeli forces shoot, kill Lebanese residents returning south

Israeli forces shoot, kill Lebanese residents returning south

Israeli forces killed 15, injured 83 Lebanese civilians returning home after extended troop presence despite ceasefire. Lebanon accuses Israel of violations.