The death toll from Israel’s war against Hamas militants in Gaza is far higher than official figures, according to a new analysis. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Israel says report does ‘not reflect the situation on the ground’
With less than two weeks before U.S. President Joe Biden leaves office, his aides are working with President-elect Donald Trump’s team in a last-ditch push for a ceasefire in Gaza. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports. Anita Powell contributed.
The funeral was held shortly after Israel's military confirmed his identity
It had been a disaster-in-waiting in the waterway
The dictator has fallen in Syria, but what the new government will look like is still unclear. In this series, VOA’s Heather Murdock asks some in the country’s key minority groups what they hope for and what they fear from the new leadership. Camera: Yan Boechat.
Antonio Tajani meets in person and by phone with his counterparts from several countries to coordinate initiatives
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad has led to a face-off between Turkey and Israel in Syria, where both countries have deployed forces. Relations between Turkey and the Jewish state were already strained over the Gaza war, and now analysts warn of a new escalation. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Joseph Aoun’s election fills a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum and comes at a time when the country is seeking international assistance for reconstruction
The killing of journalists in Gaza and Haiti in recent weeks underscore the dangers media confront. Analysts say war, instability and lack of accountability contributed to a deadly year for the media, with more than 100 journalists killed in 2024. Press Freedom Editor Jessica Jerreat has the story.
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