December 2014
Netanyahu: Iran's Increased Efforts to Expand Terrorist Activities in the West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Iran of intensifying efforts to promote terrorism in the West Bank, citing comments from a Palestinian ambassador in Iran. Meanwhile,…
ISIS Positions in Iraq and Syria Targeted by Airstrikes 39 Times
The U.S.-led coalition conducted 39 airstrikes against ISIS positions in Syria and Iraq, significantly impacting the group's military capabilities. The strikes included the targeting of…
Jordan Also Rejects Islamic State's Claim of Downing Fighter Jet
The Jordanian army has denied claims by the Islamic State that it shot down a Jordanian F-16 fighter jet. The U.S. Central Command also confirmed…
USA: The Jordanian Plane Was Not Shot Down by ISIS
The U.S. Central Command refuted claims by ISIS that they shot down a Jordanian F-16 and captured its pilot. Jordan confirmed the incident, but the…
Threat to Cut Cooperation with Israel if Palestinian Resolution is Not Passed
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to cut all cooperation with Israel if a UN resolution for an independent Palestinian state is not passed. The resolution, which…
Cautious U.S. Reaction and Harsh Israeli Response to Palestinian Resolution Draft
The Palestinians submitted a draft resolution for statehood to the UN Security Council, prompting a cautious U.S. response and a harsh Israeli backlash. The resolution…
Palestinian Minister Dies Following Clash with Israeli Police
Ziad Abu Ein, a Palestinian minister, died during a clash with Israeli border police while protesting against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. His death…
The UN Seeks a Place to Shelter Tens of Thousands of Syrians
The UN and over 30 humanitarian organizations are urging countries to find shelter for 180,000 Syrian refugees displaced by the ongoing civil war. This comes…
Obama: Washington Will Continue Efforts for Nuclear Agreement with Iran
President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran while expressing uncertainty about Iran's willingness to negotiate. This comes amid extended…
Iran Among the '10 Worst Countries in the World' for Women
A report from the World Economic Forum ranks Iran as the sixth worst country for women, highlighting significant gender disparities in education, political representation, and…
UN Food Aid to 1.7 Million Syrian Refugees Halted
The UN's World Food Programme has suspended food aid to 1.7 million Syrian refugees due to budget shortages, risking severe hunger as winter approaches. This…