Middle East

An international team of doctors was prepared for the worst, but the Israeli military campaign's gruesome impact on children still left them shocked.
The report, by the U.N.'s special rapporteur, argues that Israel has committed at least three genocidal acts against Palestinians since Oct. 7.
Tensions between the U.S. and Israel over its military approach to Gaza have boiled over in recent weeks.
The agency's chief accused Israel of intentionally obstructing aid as Palestinians face a starvation crisis created by the military offensive.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation following the United Nations Security Council vote.
Many Christians marked the first day of Holy Week at Jerusalem's sacred Mount of Olives, as Israel's bombardment in Gaza rages on.
Gazans who fled Israel's siege in and around al-Shifa Hospital describe days of heavy fighting, mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.
“Any further onslaught will make things even worse — worse for Palestinian civilians, worse for hostages and worse for all people in the region," Guterres said.
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention.
Blinken heads to Israel on Friday to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his War Cabinet.