Author: Amir Farhoud
US supports Syria’s plan to enlist foreign fighters in its ranks
The Trump administration has endorsed a Syrian government plan to integrate former rebel and foreign fighters into the national army, The New Arab reported via [more…]
Incident at Gaza aid centre killed at least 21, Red Cross says
A south Gaza Red Cross field hospital had a large influx of people who sustained shrapnel or gunshot wounds, following conflicting reports about a Rafah [more…]
UK’s Starmer raises the alarm as Gaza crisis deepens
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the Gaza crisis is worsening rapidly, Middle East Eye via Reuters reported on June 2nd. Speaking in Scotland, he [more…]
Islamic State claims first attack on new Syrian forces
The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for its first attack on Syria’s new government forces since the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad, France [more…]
Elon Musk walks away from the Trump administration
Elon Musk has departed from President Donald Trump’s administration to focus more on his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, Africanews reported via AP on May [more…]
France pushes Europe to recognise Palestinian state
France is pushing European nations, including the UK, to recognise a Palestinian state during a UN conference scheduled for June, according to Middle East Eye [more…]
Bezalel Smotrich: Israel will expand its borders
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, declared his intention to expand Israel’s territory and settle Gaza, as reported by Middle East Eye on May 26th. [more…]
WHO chief makes emotional appeal to end Gaza war
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Israel to show mercy in Gaza and allow the entry of food and medical aid, saying the war causes [more…]
Eurovision 2025 winner says Israel has no place in contest
Eurovision 2025 winner JJ has called for organisers to exclude Israel from the 2026 contest, citing its ongoing attacks on Gaza, as Middle East Eye [more…]
UN: Gazan babies could face death as aid runs out
Tom Fletcher, the UN humanitarian chief, warned that 14,000 Gazan babies could die within 48 hours if aid does not reach them, the BBC reported [more…]
Lawmakers from Italy urge for Gaza humanitarian aid
A group of Italian lawmakers and members of the European Parliament (MEPs) visited the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on May 18th, where [more…]
Donald Trump warns of famine as Gaza crisis deepens
US President Donald Trump said “a lot of people are starving” in Gaza, as the hunger crisis in the enclave deepens, Al-Monitor via AFP reported [more…]
Official from Syria drops hints of normalisation with Israel
A senior Syrian official appeared to signal openness to normalising relations with Israel, Middle East Eye reported on May 15th. In an interview with Kan [more…]
Syria celebrates after Trump says US sanctions will be lifted
Donald Trump announced that Washington would lift the long-standing US sanctions on Syria, ending years of restrictions which would strengthen the Syrian government, Al Jazeera [more…]
Hollywood voices stand against Gaza war in open letter
More than 380 film professionals critcised Israel’s actions during the Gaza war in an open letter published on May 13th, before the Cannes Film Festival [more…]
Food monitor says Gaza faces serious famine risk
Gaza is currently facing a critical famine risk, with 22% of the population approaching a humanitarian catastrophe, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification [more…]
Gaza aid plan will shift with new foundation taking the lead, US says
The United States announced on May 8th that a new foundation will soon unveil an aid plan for Gaza, according to Al-Monitor via AFP. The [more…]
Al-Sharaa announces Syria-Israel negotiations
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed on May 7th that Syria is holding indirect negotiations with Israel, Al-Monitor reported via Reuters. Speaking at a joint press [more…]
US reaches ceasefire deal with Yemen’s Houthis, Israel left out
A ceasefire deal between the United States and Yemen’s Houthis makes no provision to exclude Israel from potential future operations, as reported by Middle East [more…]
Palestinian detainees experience torture and medical neglect
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Affairs Commission stated that Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, especially in Negev prison, face severe conditions, including hunger, medical neglect, and torture, [more…]
