Mohammed Rasool
mohammed.rasool@vice.comIsrael Vows to Boost Security Despite Fury Over Shireen Abu Akleh Funeral Violence
“Whoever raises a hand to an Israeli civilian or IDF soldier will pay the price,” said Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanese Politics Weakens in First Election Since Beirut Blast
Lebanese voters reacted to a huge array of problems – including an energy crisis, corruption, dizzying poverty levels and the Beirut port blast.
Israeli Riot Police Attacked Mourners Carrying Shireen Abu Akleh’s Coffin
Video footage showed Israeli forces striking pallbearers with batons ahead of the Al Jazeera journalist's funeral in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem.
Here’s How the World Is Reacting to the Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
The Al Jazeera journalist was shot in the head while reporting in the West Bank. Her death has ignited a chorus of global condemnation.
Veteran Palestinian Reporter Shot Dead While Covering Israeli Raid
Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian and US citizen, was shot in the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera said she had been shot by Israeli forces despite wearing a press vest.
Huge Spike in Drug-Related Executions in Iran
126 people were hanged for drug offences in Iran in 2021, two rights groups said, in a year in which the rate of executions doubled overall following the election of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Israel Bombs Gaza Weapons Depot After Rocket Attack and Mass Mosque Arrests
Tensions in Jerusalem have soared as crowds of worshippers visit holy sites for Passover and Ramadan. Some fear a repeat of last year's Gaza War.
The Taliban’s Supreme Leader Just Ordered Afghan Women to Stay Home
It comes after the Taliban broke another promise to let girls return to school.
Two Palestinians Killed in Refugee Camp Shootout Following ISIS Attacks
The raid by Israeli forces upon a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank came after a series of deadly ISIS attacks in Israel.
Israel Left Reeling From Series of Deadly ISIS Terror Attacks
11 people have died in 3 separate attacks over the space of 7 days in different locations. Israel's Prime Minister has warned of a “a new wave of terrorism”.
The Taliban Said Girls Could Go to School, Then Suddenly Changed Their Minds
The Taliban claimed the uniform – which included a hijab – was not compatible with Islamic modesty codes.
ISIS Has Announced Its New Leader
The brother of slain former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the terror group's new “caliph”, its spokesperson announced.