Turkey detains hundreds after anti-Syria riots
International arrest warrant for the Syrian president follows allegations of complicity in war crimes
UN says latest Israel-issued evacuation order is largest since October
Public rage simmers after years of Iran's economy cratering to new lows, along with bloody crackdowns on dissent.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed Monday that President Joe Biden's proposal to end the Israel-Hamas conflict is still achievable. Blinken also underlined the importance of postwar plans to rebuild Gaza. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.
Announcement comes at time of heightened tension in Kurdistan, where Turkish army is conducting operations against PKK.
Secretary of state seeks to reassure US allies following Biden's debate performance
Unrest began after Syrian national was accused of sexually harassing girl
Recent crackdowns have scared many protesters off the streets in Syria’s last rebel-held stronghold. But some rallies continue, with locals demanding economic relief and the release of political prisoners in what officials call Syria’s “forgotten” city of Idlib. VOA’s Heather Murdock reports.
Israel releases head of Gaza’s main hospital
A Supreme Court decision last week ordering the draft of ultra-Orthodox men could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s governing coalition
The United States continues pushing for an Israel-Hamas peace plan involving regional intermediaries Egypt and Qatar. Meanwhile, both Israel and Hamas say there’s been no progress as fighting in Gaza intensifies. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.
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