Middle East

Will the EU ease Syria sanctions? Inside the bloc’s dilemma

Will the EU ease Syria sanctions? Inside the bloc’s dilemma

EU considers easing Syria sanctions amid new HTS-led government. Concerns remain over human rights, but aid is needed to rebuild economy.

Ethnic cleansing feared as Trump asks Jordan, Egypt to take Gaza residents

Ethnic cleansing feared as Trump asks Jordan, Egypt to take Gaza residents

Trump wants Egypt/Jordan to take Gaza Palestinians, "clean up" the area. He lifted a bomb ban for Israel. PIJ condemns it as war crimes.

Israel kills at least 15 in south Lebanon on day army was due to withdraw

Israel kills at least 15 in south Lebanon on day army was due to withdraw

Israel killed 15 in S. Lebanon on withdrawal day, injuring 83. Israel claims Hezbollah delay; Lebanon denies. UN says area unsafe for return.

Israeli forces kill 2-year-old Palestinian girl in occupied West Bank raid

Israeli forces kill 2-year-old Palestinian girl in occupied West Bank raid

Israeli raid in Jenin kills 2-year-old Palestinian girl, injures mother. Another Palestinian man killed. Operation follows Gaza ceasefire.

Why are there so many Palestinian children in Israeli prisons?

Why are there so many Palestinian children in Israeli prisons?

Israel released 290+ Palestinian prisoners, including children, per a ceasefire. Military courts try Palestinian children; some as young as 12. Many face admin detention.

Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision

Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Rafael, a Nova festival survivor, will represent Israel at Eurovision after winning "HaKokhav HaBa." She survived by hiding under corpses. Her song will be revealed later.