Category: Mid East
Gazans keep children, essentials close during Israeli strikes
Jerusalem Post Gaza, ruled by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, is suffering a worsening humanitarian crisis. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742733
Read MoreAmid Cease-Fire Talks, Hostilities Across Gaza Border Enter 3rd Day
New York Times After the militant organization Islamic Jihad fired hundreds of projectiles at Israel, Israeli forces said that they had killed the commander of the group’s rocket unit in an overnight strike. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/world/middleeast/israel-gaza.html
Read MoreIsrael has not agreed to halt targeted killing of terrorists, source says
Jerusalem Post Stories started to emerge about negotiations over whether Israel would commit to ceasing targeted killings of top Islamic Jihad commanders in exchange for a ceasefire. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-742716
Read MoreIran: Gaza raid will end in another Israeli defeat to Palestinian resistance
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran says Palestine and its resistance movements are determined and well-equipped to deal another blow to Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/11/703164/Iran-Gaza-raid-end-another-Israeli-defeat-Palestinian-resistance
Read MoreRashida Tlaib holds event marking Nakba Day despite House speaker’s opposition
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has hosted an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of Nakba Day despite the US House speaker’s opposition. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/11/703165/Rashida-Tlaib-holds-event-marking-Nakba-Day-House-speaker-opposition
Read MoreFamily of Palestinian journo assassinated by Israel still seeking justice
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Family of Shireen Abu Akleh is still seeking justice, a year after the Palestinian journalist was assassinated by Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/11/703161/Family-of-Palestinian-journo-assassinated-by-Israel-still-seeking-justice
Read MoreAnkara slams US efforts to influence Turkish elections
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkish officials reiterate that US is trying to manipulate the country’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary polls. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/11/703152/Ankara-slams-US-efforts-to-influence-Turkish-elections
Read MoreUS reaffirms ‘ironclad support’ for Israeli onslaught on Gaza Strip
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has reaffirmed Washington’s firm support for the Israeli regime amid Tel Aviv’s relentless onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/11/703155/US-reaffirms-ironclad-support-Israeli-onslaught-Gaza-Strip
Read MoreSyria’s Bashar Assad could be included in Arab League meeting – analysis
Jerusalem Post This is a major development and shows how quickly Saudi Arabia has worked to bring Syria back into the Arab fold. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742699
Read MoreWATCH: IDF calls off airstrike to avoid hitting Palestinian children
Jerusalem Post The IDF frequently stresses that it works to avoid civilian casualties when conducting strikes, sometimes even calling off strikes. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-742694
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