Middle East

On the road with the truck drivers carrying aid to Gaza

On the road with the truck drivers carrying aid to Gaza

Jordanian convoy delivers aid to Gaza via Israel, facing road blocks and hijacking. Gaza suffers critical food shortages, 90% displaced, relying on aid.

Netanyahu's office says hostage deal now agreed

Netanyahu's office says hostage deal now agreed

Hostage deal reached; cabinet vote Friday. Ceasefire Sunday, 1st phase: 33 hostages released for prisoners, aid in Gaza. 2 more phases planned.

Leicester University students begin hunger strike over Israel arms ties

Leicester University students begin hunger strike over Israel arms ties

Leicester students hunger strike, alleging university complicity in genocide. They demand ending Barclays ties, weapons research, citing links to Israel. Uni responds by reviewing actions.

Gaza ceasefire deal: What Israel and Hamas said vs what they've secured

Gaza ceasefire deal: What Israel and Hamas said vs what they've secured

Gaza ceasefire reveals gap between Netanyahu's vow to defeat Hamas and reality; Hamas still active. Prisoner exchange is partial, some withdrawals occurred.

Egypt: Wife of detained cartoonist Ashraf Omar arrested after podcast appearance

Egypt: Wife of detained cartoonist Ashraf Omar arrested after podcast appearance

Egyptian cartoonist's wife, Nada Mogeis, arrested after podcast about his detention. Interviewer also arrested. Her husband's detention, extended repeatedly, is due to his cartoons criticizing the government.

Israel destroyed life in Gaza but it is far from victorious

Israel destroyed life in Gaza but it is far from victorious

Analysts say Israel failed war aims in Gaza despite heavy bombardment. No victory, humanitarian crisis. Hamas resistance strengthened. Intl support wanes.