Curated Middle East news coverage

12+ min ago (45+ words) Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem claims Gazans are 'drowning in their tents' after rain and accuses Israel of causing a humanitarian crisis, renewing Hamas's repeated weather-based propaganda narrative. Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip - Hamas blames Israel Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip - Hamas blames Israel...

16+ min ago (346+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 781 A one-year-old infant who was not vaccinated against measles and had no underlying conditions died on Tuesday due to complications of the disease, the Health Ministry said. The death marks the 11th fatality in Israel due to the measles outbreak since it began in May. Most of them were healthy children with no underlying illnesses, who were not vaccinated against measles. The infant in question succumbed to the disease at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, the Health Ministry said. The hospital said that the baby had been brought there 10 days earlier in serious condition with a blocked airway. On Sunday, an unvaccinated 18-month old baby in Tiberias who was otherwise healthy also died of measles. In a message to the public, the Health Ministry stressed that measles is preventable through an effective, safe and free vaccine available…...

21+ min ago (116+ words) [A coffin is carried by the crowd, as Hezbollah members and supporters of the Iran-backed Shiite militia conduct a funeral for their assassinated military chief, the largest open-air Hezbollah event in months, to avoid targeting by Israel, on November 24, 2025 in Beirut, Lebanon. (photo credit: Scott Peterson/Getty Images)]The UN human rights office said that at least 127 civilians had been killed in Lebanon in strikes by the Israeli military since the ceasefire's implementation. UN says 127 civilians killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since ceasefire The UN human rights office said that at least 127 civilians had been killed in Lebanon in strikes by the Israeli military since the ceasefire's implementation....

24+ min ago (83+ words) [A Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist during a hostage release ceremony in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)]The PMO went on to demand the immediate return of the remains of the three deceased hostages still being held in Gaza. PMO: Palestinian Islamic Jihad's refusal to return hostage remains is another ceasefire breach The PMO went on to demand the immediate return of the remains of the three deceased hostages still being held in Gaza....

36+ min ago (518+ words) At DECA's annual conference, the Defense Ministry announced a major export reform, promising faster licensing, reduced constraints, and expanded access to European and Asian markets. Defense Ministry unveils major expansion plan for Israeli defense exports At DECA's annual conference, the Defense Ministry announced a major export reform, promising faster licensing, reduced constraints, and expanded access to European and Asian markets. The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) published its operational scope at its 16th annual conference on Tuesday, attended by hundreds of leading Israeli defense exporters. Against the backdrop of the defense export reform led by the Ministry, the event focused on export policies and oversight mechanisms, addressing current challenges and market shifts in the global defense sector. IMOD Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram opened the DECA conference and outlined the Ministry's strategic priorities for…...

36+ min ago (26+ words) At DECA's annual conference, the Defense Ministry announced a major export reform, promising faster licensing, reduced constraints, and expanded access to European and Asian markets....

38+ min ago (314+ words) Chelsea and Barcelona are gearing up for an exciting Champions League match at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. These two top teams in Europe have a lot at stake. Both clubs come into the game tied at seven points after four matches. This average performance leaves them just outside qualification spots. Barcelona is in 11th place overall, with Chelsea close behind in 12th. This situation adds even more pressure to an already intense match. Chelsea arrives with confidence, especially when playing at home. Although their results away from London have been mixed in Europe, Enzo Maresca's team has shown strength at Stamford Bridge, winning Champions League matches against Benfica and Ajax. Their home record in the group stage is outstanding. The Blues have not lost any of their last 16 group-stage matches at Stamford Bridge since 2019, winning 12 of those games. Domestically, the team…...

42+ min ago (40+ words) Real time news brief - Leket Israel reports 211B ILS of food destroyed over past decade - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Leket Israel reports 211B ILS of food destroyed over past decade...

53+ min ago (345+ words) For the attention of: ABC News, NBC News, CNN, NPR, and The Washington Post, We call on you, as stewards of the public trust, to be transparent in your continued reporting on Israel and Gaza. It is up to you to ensure that your reporting on Israel, Gaza, and the broader Israeli'Palestinian conflict adheres to the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and journalistic ethics. As of this date, your outlets continue to rely on Hamas terrorists as their sources, spotlighting them as legitimate spokesmen, as Gaza-based "officials" without disclosing their affiliations with Hamas'a designated terrorist organization that controls every government and civil institution in the territory. Every report and statistic is filtered through the lens of Hamas" agenda, carefully crafting the narrative that it wants the international community to believe. 1/Here"s Mahmoud Bassal, coordinating the recovery of bodies from…...

55+ min ago (577+ words) For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Salem County, here's what sold for or under $200,000 between Nov. 17 and Nov. 23. Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Nov. 17, even if the property may have been sold earlier. In November, a detached house at 11 Laurel Road, changed ownership. The property, covering 1,092 square feet, was built in 1973 and was sold for $195,000, which calculates to $179 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 7,000 square feet. The deal was finalized on Nov. 4. This single-family residence, underwent a change of ownership in November. At 14 State Street, the home spans 2,190 square feet and was sold for $190,000, or $87 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 8,240 square feet, and it was built in 1894. The deal was finalized…...