Middle East

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for leaders from Hamas and Israel

Israel-Hamas war

The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court today announced a request for arrest warrants for top leaders from both Hamas and the Israeli government. Karim Khan said that he has reason to believe that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with the Israeli defense minister, and three top leaders from Hamas all “bear criminal responsibility” for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. 

Gaza war is putting Egyptian-Israeli relations to the test

Israel-Hamas war
Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, delivers a speech during a rally marking "Jerusalem Day," or Al-Quds Day, an annual celebration to support Palestinians in the holy city, at a soccer filed in Gaza City, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and what does he want? 

Israel-Hamas war

Netanyahu says stopping the Gaza war now is ‘not an option’

Israel-Hamas war

Middle East’s First Female Photo Collective Focuses on Gender

Arts, Culture & Media

Strait of Hormuz: 5 key facts

Conflict

The Strait of Hormuz is the buzz word of the week. Here’s why.

Strait of Hormuz Photos

Conflict

Strait of Hormuz Photos

US sells F-15s to Saudi Arabia, worth $30 billion

Politics

The United States announced the sale of over 80 F-15s to Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

US-based non-profits raided by Egyptian forces

Politics

Seventeen pro-democracy and human rights NGOs were targeted as part of a widespread investigation by the Egyptian military.

New Red Sea island formed

Lifestyle

A volcanic eruption has created a new island in the Red Sea between Yemen and Eritrea.