A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to…
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel…
Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN
UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of…
Iraq’s political future in limbo as factions vie for power
BAGHDAD — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago…
Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
SYDNEY — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic State…
Sydney’s Bondi Beach tragedy leads to proposed ban on IS flags
SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic…
UK police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters as authorities toughen hate speech law enforcement
LONDON — Police in London arrested two people who called for “intifada” during a pro-Palestinian protest, which followed…
Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area…
Days of heavy rains leave 12 dead in Gaza, including a 2-week-old baby
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza struggled to recover Tuesday from torrential rains that battered…
Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms
JERUSALEM (AP) — Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the…
Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said it launched an airstrike on a Hamas militant in southern Gaza late Wednesday…