Patrick deHahn

Patrick deHahn

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said: 'We would have had 12 to 15 countries within ... a year'. AFP
Trump claims 'even Iran' would have joined Israeli normalisation if he stayed in office

Republican presidential candidate says he will bring peace to the Middle East if elected

October 21, 2024
Children sift through waste at a landfill in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
US tells Israel to tackle Gaza crisis in 30 days or risk military aid cut

Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin wrote to Israeli officials as crisis affecting Palestinian civilians deepens

October 15, 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters hold a rally outside the White House in Washington on June 8. Bloomberg
Gaza war death toll exceeds 120,000 if indirect causes included, study finds

Brown University says US has spent $22.76bn on military aid to Israel for war in Gaza and Middle East

October 07, 2024
Injured children are carried into Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on October 2. Ramadan Abed / Reuters
US doctors who served in Gaza treated 'children shot in head every day'

After witnessing the horrors of the conflict, 99 medics press the Biden administration to stop sending weapons to Israel

October 04, 2024
Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets following Iran's salvo of ballistic missiles on Tuesday night. Reuters
Middle East on brink as Israel threatens major retaliation for Iran's missile barrage

Israel promised revenge after some rockets breached its defences on Tuesday

October 01, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a video statement after news of an indictment against him, on September 25. AP
New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted in illegal campaign donations probe

Leader of largest US city accused of co-ordinating funds and bribes by an unnamed Turkish official

September 26, 2024
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid from the UAE and USAID before arriving on the beach on the Gaza Strip. US Army via AP
Two US agencies warned Blinken of Israel blocking US aid, report says

ProPublica documents show government assessments shared with Secretary of State before he rejected them

September 24, 2024
A mural in Washington depicts Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked mass protests in Iran. Joshua Longmore / The National
US announces new Iran sanctions over 'human rights abuses'

International community is trying to maintain pressure on Tehran over repression of protests after death of Mahsa Amini in 2022

September 18, 2024
Ryan Wesley Routh, suspected of attempting to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course, is held by two deputies after his arrest. Reuters
Trump assassination suspect charged with federal gun crimes

'Thank God the president is OK,' President Joe Biden says in response to foiled attack

September 16, 2024
A child receives prescription glasses on World Sight Day in Texas. This year, a bill was introduced in Congress that called for mandatory eye checks for young children. AP
How a US doctor used an award from the UAE to make major strides in paediatric eye care

Award helped fund creation of gadget that detects eyesight problems in children

September 10, 2024
Meta's Oversight Board said that 'from the river to the sea' did not violate its discriminatory content policies. PA
'From the river to the sea': Pro-Palestine slogan isn't hate speech, Meta board rules

Independent oversight body says posts using phrase did not 'attack a concept or institution associated with a protected characteristic that could lead to imminent violence'

September 04, 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Columbia University, in New York, on September 3. AP
Pro-Palestine campus protests restart in US as semester begins

American colleges and universities enact changes to curb potential anti-war rallies

September 03, 2024
US Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Wayne, Michigan. Reuters
Kamala Harris builds Middle East policy team for 2024 campaign

Democratic nominee appoints Nasrina Bargzie and Ilan Goldenberg as advisers as Israel-Gaza war continues

August 28, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AP
Pro-Palestinian advocates attempted stronger tone on Gaza for Harris DNC speech

Democratic nominee's Israel-Gaza war remarks receive mild praise and mixed criticism

August 23, 2024
US Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AFP
Harris says she is working to end Gaza war and ensure Israel can defend itself

US Vice President recognises suffering of people in Gaza, calling what has happened over past 10 months 'devastating'

August 23, 2024