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IDF Admits ‘’Serious Failure" in Deadly Strike on WCK Aid Workers in Gaza, Two Israeli Officers Dismissed, Three Reprimanded
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the findings of an investigation into a missile strike that killed several World Central Kitchen aid workers in the Gaza Strip, admitting that the incident "should not have occurred" and was the result of a "serious failure due to a mistaken identification." 
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the findings of an investigation into a missile strike that killed several World Central Kitchen aid workers in the Gaza Strip, admitting that the incident "should not have occurred" and was the result of a "serious failure due to a mistaken identification." -
U.S. Authorizes Additional Bomb Transfers to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
The Biden administration has sanctioned the transfer of a significant cache of military munitions to Israel, including over 1,000 500-pound MK82 bombs and more than 1,000 small-diameter bombs. 
The Biden administration has sanctioned the transfer of a significant cache of military munitions to Israel, including over 1,000 500-pound MK82 bombs and more than 1,000 small-diameter bombs. -
U.S. Troops in Middle East on High Alert as Iran Threatens Revenge for Syria Strike
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned that Israel would pay a "heavy price" for an airstrike in Damascus, which Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, during a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Wednesday evening. The discussion focused on the "martyrdom" of Maj. Gen. Mohammed Reza Zahedi, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leader killed in the attack. 
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned that Israel would pay a "heavy price" for an airstrike in Damascus, which Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, during a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Wednesday evening. The discussion focused on the "martyrdom" of Maj. Gen. Mohammed Reza Zahedi, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leader killed in the attack. -
World Central Kitchen Accuses Israel of Systematically Targeting Aid Workers in Deadly Gaza Strike, Demands Independent Onvestigation
The founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), Jose Andres, has accused Israel of "systematically" targeting aid workers "car by car" during the strikes that left seven dead on Monday, further straining Western support for Israel's war in Gaza amid mounting international fury over the attack. The founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), Jose Andres, has accused Israel of "systematically" targeting aid workers "car by car" during the strikes that left seven dead on Monday, further straining Western support for Israel's war in Gaza amid mounting international fury over the attack. -
Exodus from Haiti's Capital: Over 53,000 Flee Amid Escalating Gang Violence
In a stark illustration of the escalating crisis in Haiti's capital, more than 53,000 residents have fled Port-au-Prince in less than three weeks, largely due to the unrelenting gang violence that has gripped the city. The startling figure, released in a United Nations report on Tuesday, underscores the severity of the situation in the Caribbean nation. 
In a stark illustration of the escalating crisis in Haiti's capital, more than 53,000 residents have fled Port-au-Prince in less than three weeks, largely due to the unrelenting gang violence that has gripped the city. The startling figure, released in a United Nations report on Tuesday, underscores the severity of the situation in the Caribbean nation. -
US Warns Iran Against Retaliation for Syria Strike, Calls for Restraint at UN Security Council Meeting
During a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Robert Wood made it clear that the U.S. had no prior warning of the strike and would not hesitate to defend its personnel if Iran or its proxies resumed their attacks on U.S. forces in the region. 
During a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Robert Wood made it clear that the U.S. had no prior warning of the strike and would not hesitate to defend its personnel if Iran or its proxies resumed their attacks on U.S. forces in the region. -
Biden 'Outraged and Heartbroken' by Israel's Killing of Seven Aid Workers in Gaza
United States President Joe Biden expressed his outrage and heartbreak over Israel's killing of seven aid workers in Gaza, delivering one of his strongest criticisms yet of the close US ally. The rebuke comes as Biden's administration faces increasing pressure to hold Israel accountable for civilian casualties in its war against Hamas. 
United States President Joe Biden expressed his outrage and heartbreak over Israel's killing of seven aid workers in Gaza, delivering one of his strongest criticisms yet of the close US ally. The rebuke comes as Biden's administration faces increasing pressure to hold Israel accountable for civilian casualties in its war against Hamas. -
Taiwan Rocked by Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years, Killing at Least 9 and Injuring Hundreds
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, injuring hundreds, and causing widespread damage across the island. The tremor, which hit at around 8 a.m. local time (8 p.m. Tuesday ET), was the strongest to hit Taiwan in at least 25 years, according to seismology officials. 
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, injuring hundreds, and causing widespread damage across the island. The tremor, which hit at around 8 a.m. local time (8 p.m. Tuesday ET), was the strongest to hit Taiwan in at least 25 years, according to seismology officials. -
Taiwan Shaken by 7.4 Magnitude Quake: Tsunami Warnings Echo Across the Pacific
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to transportation networks across the island nation. The quake, which occurred at 7:58 a.m. local time, was strong enough to collapse buildings in the southern city of Hualien and shake structures off their foundations in the capital, Taipei. 
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to transportation networks across the island nation. The quake, which occurred at 7:58 a.m. local time, was strong enough to collapse buildings in the southern city of Hualien and shake structures off their foundations in the capital, Taipei. -
World Central Kitchen Suspends Gaza Operations After Israeli Airstrike Kills 7 Aid Workers, Netanyahu Calls the Killing 'Unintended and Tragic'
Seven aid workers from the disaster relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting the organization to suspend its operations in the region. 
Seven aid workers from the disaster relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting the organization to suspend its operations in the region.
