A look at the top news stories of the week
It’s been a busy news week. If you’re just catching up, here’s a look at the top stories…
Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza
BERLIN (AP) — Germany won’t authorize any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in…
Photos of survivors of Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah last year
BAZOURIEH, Lebanon (AP) — On Sept. 17, 2024, thousands of pagers distributed to the Hezbollah group exploded across…
Lebanese government plans to disarm Hezbollah by year’s end
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese government asked the national army on Tuesday to prepare a plan in which…
What to know as Israel considers reoccupying Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ordering the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli…
Photos show Palestinians pursuing food aid after the latest air drops in Gaza
GAZA STRIP (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, shows Palestinians scrambling to get humanitarian…
Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions
BEIRUT — New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday rocked Syria at two distinct flashpoints, straining a fragile…
Videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) — New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure…
Israel’s far-right minister sparks tension with Al-Aqsa prayers
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem’s most sensitive…
Trump using Canada’s recognition of Palestinian state in trade talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada’s announcement it will recognize a Palestinian state “will make it very hard” for the…
Suspected arsonist appears in court over Melbourne synagogue fire
MELBOURNE, Australia — A suspected arsonist accused of destroying a Melbourne synagogue appeared in court seven months after…
Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday,…