Headlines- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, attended high-level discussions in Iran about the resumption of talks between the US and Iran.
- In an interview with Iranian state media on Wednesday, Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened that Iran would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran.
- Israel's strikes against Hezbollah have resulted in at least 2,167 deaths and 7,061 injuries in Lebanon.
- Iran will compete in the World Cup "for sure" despite the war with the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Wednesday.
- Iran's army has threatened to block trade via the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.
Tag: Gaza
Israeli Hostage Families Worry Not Enough...
The family members of the 136 Israeli hostages who are still being held in Gaza say timr is eunning out to bring their loved ones home alive. However, a deal with Hamas would probably mean the end of the Gaza War, which Israeli officials say is not a possibility at this time.
Thousands Turn Out in Washington for...
As the Israel-Hamas war reached its 100th day, thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for a “March for Gaza” rally. The march was a part of a global day of protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza
Growing Tensions in Israel Between Arabs...
Since the October 7th Hamas attack and the ensuing war in Gaza, relations between Israel’s Arab and Jewish people have become more fraught. Many Arab citizens say they are worried about being penalized if they speak out.
Criticizing “Selective Outrage” of Allies, Human...
Human Rights Watch accused Israel of war crimes in its annual report, which was released on Thursday. The rights group also claimed that other governments expressed “selective outrage” over the atrocities committed in the Gaza War.
The Consequences of Gaza War
The UN says it is alarmed by the historically high death toll, with nearly 80 media workers killed since October, as two more journalists are killed while reporting the conflict in Gaza.
Gaza War: New Studies on Oxygen...
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy is a novel way of treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in hundreds of Israeli soldiers and civilians who suffered trauma from the October 7 Hamas attack and the ensuing war in Gaza. According to doctors, it actually helps the brain heal from trauma.
UN Agencies Delivered Medical Supplies in...
Medical supplies were delivered by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) from the WHO warehouse in Rafah to the Central Drug Store of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Khan Younis, south of Gaza. From there, the supplies will be sent to hospitals in the region.
Settlers from Israel Saying They Are...
Over the past month, the United States and Britain have introduced travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers who have been linked to attacks on Palestinians. VOA traveled the West Bank to speak with some of the settlers, who claim they have been the targets of biased media coverage.
Middle East Hit by War Last...
From the massive protests against the judicial reform to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the Gaza War, the past year has been among the most momentous years in Israel’s history. Life will never be the same for many Israelis and Palestinians.
Nazareth Christians Scaled Back Christmas Celebrations...
Christmas celebrations have been scaled back in Nazareth, the town where Christians believe Jesus lived much of his life, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Business owners say trade has plummeted as tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming because of the war, while Christian leaders told VOA that it is impossible to feel celebratory right now.