By Eric Schmitt and Alissa J. Rubin At least two U.S. service members stationed in western Iraq were injured Saturday when their air base came under heavy rocket and missile fire from Iran-backed militias, as the ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip continued to roil the Middle East. Source: U.S. Troops […]
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Hostage families protest outside Netanyahu’s home, ramping up pressure for a truce-for-hostages deal
By ELENA BECATOROS, SAMY MAGDY and Julia Frankel Dozens of relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip have protested overnight outside the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Source: Hostage families protest outside Netanyahu’s home, ramping up pressure for a truce-for-hostages deal Category: World
By BASSEM MROUE Syrian opposition activists say an airstrike that was likely carried out by Jordan’s air force on southern Syria has killed at least nine people in the latest of strikes in recent months. Source: An airstrike on southern Syria, likely carried out by Jordan’s air force, kills 9 Category: World