Middle East


Blinken denies telling Qatari emir to delay efforts for rapid Israel-Hamas hostage deal

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the press in Jordan's southern city of Aqaba on December 14, 2024.

Sa'ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a press conference during his visit, in Ljubljana, Slovenia September 9, 2026.

USAID watchdog says UNRWA Oct. 7 staff investigation had ‘major deficiencies’

 Palestinians gather to receive aid provided by UNRWA including food supplies, after Israel says it has ceased entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, outside a distribution center, at Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, March 2, 2025.