Middle East
Head of CIA discusses short-term Gaza ceasefire in Cairo: Al-Araby
Burns discussed the possibility of achieving a short-term ceasefire in Gaza, which would facilitate the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian supplies to the region.
Humanitarian aid ship departs Larnaca en route to Gaza
On March 10, a ship carrying humanitarian aid for the residents of Gaza departed from the port of Larnaca in Cyprus.
El-Sisi: Gaza reconstruction estimated at $90 billion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that he estimates the cost of reconstruction of the Gaza Strip to exceed $90 billion.
UNRWA accuses Israel of 'extorting' confessions from employees linked to Hamas
UNRWA reported that some of its staff, who were released by Israel after interrogation and returned to the Gaza Strip, allege they were tortured.
Dozens arrested in Turkey suspected of ties to Islamic State
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya says police have detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country’s local elections
US military ship heading to Gaza to build port
General Frank S. Besson-class logistics support vessels (LSV), the largest powered watercraft in the United States Army, are designed to deliver vehicles and cargo
WSJ: Qatar threatens to deport Hamas leaders from Doha if no deal with Israel reached
Hamas's conditions for a hostage deal include a permanent ceasefire, a return of displaced civilians to northern Gaza, boosted humanitarian aid, and withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip.