Middle East Conflict

Critical updates on the Middle East.


More stories

Palestinian teenager shot dead at close range by Israeli soldiers

Israel’s military said Ryan Muhammad Abdul Qader Abu Mualla had thrown a block at soldiers. CCTV video appears to contradict that.
CCTV footage shows Israeli soldiers shooting Palestinian teen. The military initially said that he had thrown a brick at them but the video appears to show he was not doing so when shot.
CCTV footage shows Israeli soldiers shooting Palestinian teen. The military initially said that he had thrown a brick at them but the video appears to show he was not doing so when shot.

Spread of Gaza's famine has been averted, but the strip still faces starvation, experts say

Food access has "significantly improved," but the greatest challenge now is adequate shelter for Palestinians, officials say.
Israel Palestinians Gaza
Israel Palestinians Gaza

Hamas says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire

The killing of Raed Saed is the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since the truce.
A person holds a cinderblock while walking on top of rubble outside
A person holds a cinderblock while walking on top of rubble outside

Torrential rain brings more death and destruction to war-battered Gaza

Murky brown floodwaters have swept away tents and drenched possessions and food since a winter storm swept in.
Heavy rains flood thousands of tents sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza
Heavy rains flood thousands of tents sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza

Hamas is ready to discuss freezing or storing its weapons, senior official says

“We are open to have a comprehensive approach in order to avoid further escalation,” said Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ decision-making political bureau.
PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT
PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT

Netanyahu says he will meet Trump soon, with the second phase of Gaza plan 'close'

Negotiations on the next stages of Trump's plan to end the two-year war in the Palestinian enclave have been continuing.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  looks on during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Jerusalem on Dec. 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  looks on during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Jerusalem on Dec. 7.

Gaza ceasefire talks are at a 'critical moment' as questions remain for second phase

Analysts warn the second phase of the ceasefire presents complex challenges that could slow or even stall the process.
Image: PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-EDUCATION
Image: PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-EDUCATION

Anti-Hamas Gaza faction leader reported killed, in blow to Israeli policy

Abu Shabab's death would be a boost to Hamas, which branded him a collaborator and ordered its fighters to kill or capture him.
Yasser Abu Shabab.
Yasser Abu Shabab.

Remains of final Thai hostage in Gaza have been returned

The Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry said it was notified that remains returned Wednesday were identified as those of Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai national and agricultural worker in Israel.
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

Israel receives remains of possible hostage and plans to reopen Gaza crossing into Egypt

The return of all the hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that started the war is a key element of the first phase of the ceasefire that began in October.
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

Beirut blast led many to leave Lebanon, now Catholics say pope's visit brings hope

“The pope’s visit is a sign of hope,” the Rev. Miled Abboud told NBC News. “There are a lot of bleak things, of things that make us despair, but we have Christ, who gives us strength to carry on.”
Rev. Miled Abboud outside Sant Anthony of Padua Catholic church in Beirut on Saturday.
Rev. Miled Abboud outside Sant Anthony of Padua Catholic church in Beirut on Saturday.