Middle East

Freedom Flotilla's Gaza-bound 'Handala' sets sail from Italy
'We continue — with global solidarity — to challenge Israel’s illegal and deadly siege,' coalition says
Freedom Flotilla's Gaza-bound 'Handala' sets sail from Italy
'We continue — with global solidarity — to challenge Israel’s illegal and deadly siege,' coalition says

UN agency warns of sharp rise in malnutrition cases in Gaza
UNRWA says Israeli siege since March has blocked humanitarian aid and medical supplies, putting thousands at risk

Iranian president lightly injured in Israeli strike on top security meeting: Report
Missile attack occurred on June 17 as top Iranian leaders were meeting in secured location in western Tehran, Iranian authorities suspect internal leak, according to local media

59 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, including 10 fetching water
Air raids target homes, displacement tents in Gaza Strip as destruction continues unabated

Israel expected to present new Gaza withdrawal map in Doha talks
Mediators struggle to balance Hamas’ rejection of wide buffer zones with Israeli hardliners’ opposition to compromise, says media reports

Israeli energy minister says Gaza should remain in ruins for decades
Eli Cohen says Tel Aviv has no intention to help rebuild enclave’s devastated infrastructure, says media reports