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‘Only Hamas can defend us’: Israeli raids and Fatah failures boost support in West Bank

Settler attacks and arrests of Hamas supporters create climate of fear and distrust in ruling Fatah party

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

The Latest | 'No sign of life' at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran's president: Iran state TV

Iranian state media are reporting that rescuers have found a helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials that had apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran the day before, though “no sign of life” was detected

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Helicopter Carrying Iran's President Crashes Amid Escalating Tensions In Middle East

Helicopter crash in Iran amid rising tensions with Israel, internal unrest, and human rights violations spark global concern.

Top News · May 20, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld heckled by pro-Gaza protester at stand-up comedy gig

Earlier this month, dozens of students walked out as the comedian delivered the commencement speech at Duke University

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

Israeli Airstrike In Gaza Kills 35, Including Women And Children

US works to negotiate Gaza ceasefire, while recent airstrike in central Gaza results in casualties. Efforts to mediate talks between Israel and Hamas face ...

Top News · May 19, 2024

NYPD officer caught on video punching pro-Gaza protester during Brooklyn rally

The protest marked the 76th anniversary of the Nabka, when 700,000 Palestinians fled or were forced from their homes

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

Helicopter crash could reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran's influence runs wide and deep

The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials is likely to reverberate across the Middle East

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

Why has an Israel-Hamas ceasefire been so elusive? A timeline of key moments in the search for peace

Ever since armed conflict has existed, ceasefires have been thought of as a bridge between war and peace. Consequently, their success has been measured by their ability to stop violence between warring parties for a period of time.

The Conversation · May 19, 2024

Death of president in helicopter crash comes as Iran already faces huge challenges

Iran faces western opposition over its nuclear programme, a dire economy and tense relations with other Middle Eastern states

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024

Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel

Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024