Hamas confirms its spokesman was killed in Israeli strike in August
BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in…
Trump says he’s ended eight wars. His numbers are off
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated.…
Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with…
2 killed, 2 injured in northern Israel attack by Palestinian man
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman…
3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank
Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging part of…
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…
Christmas Eve attracts thousands to Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families…
Gaza’s Christians try to capture the holiday spirit
Attallah Tarazi recently received Christmas presents that included socks and a scarf to shield him against the Gaza…
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 factions maneuver for alliances after election
BAGHDAD (AP) — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month…
Jared Kushner becomes key to Trump’s second-term diplomacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the dawn rose on President Donald Trump’s second term, one key figure from his…
Mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor shooting victims
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Thousands of mourners gathered under tight police security at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on…