June 9, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

June 9, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

Gone from the war cabinet. Gone from the government. Benny Gantz is back where he was at the start of the war Hamas launched on October 7: an ex-defense minister, ex-chief of staff, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief political rival. You can’t say he didn’t warn us. On May 18, he announced that if … Read more

June 10, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

June 9, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

The Israeli police and the Israeli Security Agency have released video recorded on a helmet camera of the moment the three male hostages were rescued in Gaza on Saturday. They described the video as being of the operation carried out by Yamam (Police National Counterterrorism Unit) and Shin Bet operatives “rescuing the hostages under heavy fire and … Read more

June 12, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

June 9, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

The United Nations first in-depth investigation into the October 7 attacks and ensuing conflict in Gaza has found both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes and grave violations of international law. The reports, released Wednesday, cover events up to the end of 2023. What war crimes did the inquiry find? The commission found that Hamas … Read more

June 13, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

June 9, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

In a new statement, Hamas said it “has shown the necessary positivity in all stages of negotiations” in order to reach a “comprehensive and acceptable agreement based on the just demands of our people.” Hamas said those demands include a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal from Gaza, the “return of the displaced, reconstruction, and the conclusion of … Read more

June 17, 2024 – Israel-Gaza news

June 17, 2024 – Israel-Gaza news

A truck carrying aid for delivery into Gaza drives through the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, on June 17. Nathan Frandino/Reuters Israel says it has introduced a daily “tactical pause” of military activity along a route in southern Gaza to allow aid to be distributed, but said there will be no let up in fighting in and … Read more

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Flame Towers: Luxury atop one of the world’s tallest hotels

Flame Towers: Luxury atop one of the world’s tallest hotels

Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. CNN  —  From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and … Read more

How Budapest became a fine dining force to be reckoned with

How Budapest became a fine dining force to be reckoned with

CNN  —  While Budapest may be primarily known for its architecture, geothermal springs and communist heritage, the city’s gastronomy scene has been gaining considerable travel attention in recent years. New and exciting fine dining spots are constantly opening up in the Hungarian capital, many headed up by prolific chefs keen to inject imagination and prestige … Read more