Israel has approved the establishment of 22 Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as it continues its policy of the de facto annexation of the Palestinian territory. Peace Now, an Israeli settlement watchdog, said the approval marks the biggest...
Marco Rubio Says ‘Vigorous New Visa Policy’ Will Prevent Israel Critics From Entering the US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the US was implementing a "vigorous new visa policy" to prevent people from entering the US who are critical of Israel, which he conflates with antisemitism. "We have implemented a vigorous new visa policy that...
Israeli Strikes Kill 62 More Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks killed at least 62 Palestinians over the previous 24-hour period as relentless US-backed strikes pounded targets across the Strip. The Health Ministry said another five bodies of Palestinians killed by previous...
Israeli Drone Strike Killed South Lebanon Municipal Worker Fixing Water Well
Updated 5/30 1:15 PM Israel continues to carry out its daily airstrikes against southern Lebanon, and continues to claim they’re killing Hezbollah figures despite evidence to the contrary. Thursday, the deadly drone strike came against the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa....
US Reopens Ambassador’s Residence in Damascus in Sign of Warming Ties
The US reopened the US ambassador's residence in Damascus on Thursday as the Trump administration is building ties with the new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda leader who led the assault that ousted former President Bashar al-Assad. "Our...
Russia Says It Downed 296 Ukrainian Drones in Massive Overnight Attack
The Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday that its forces downed 296 Ukrainian drones over multiple Russian regions overnight, a barrage that Ukrainian media described as a "record-breaking" attack on Russian territory. According to Russia's TASS news agency,...
Iran Denies That It’s Willing To Pause Uranium Enrichment for Interim Deal
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday denied a report that said Tehran may pause uranium enrichment as part of a temporary deal with the US. "This report is simply false and fictitious," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, according to Tehran...
Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Laments Israeli Killing of Palestinian Children
On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza and lamented the death of Palestinian children, who have been killed by Israeli forces in staggering numbers. "In the Gaza Strip, the intense cries are reaching Heaven more and more from mothers and...
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens More Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed dozens more Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday as relentless US-backed Israeli strikes continued to pound targets across the Strip. Gaza's Health Ministry said in its daily update, which it releases about midday Gaza time, that at least 23...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport
Israeli warplanes bombed the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen again on Thursday as the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, have continued missile attacks on Israel in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Yemeni officials said four strikes hit a runway at the...