Iraq

Oil rich Arab Islamic nation with millenia of history, still struggling for stebillity following 2003 overthrown of dictator Sadam Hussein.

New Museum of Islamic Art exhibit shines spotlight on Iraq

The show found a temporary home at the museum largely thanks to the inspiration and practical endeavor of Oded Halahmy, an 86-year-old Iraqi-born Israeli-American artist.

08/02/2025

Mosul's historic churches rise again after IS destruction

"It's as if history is back, as if the identity of the city is back," UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

 An Iraqi Jewish family in Baghdad in 1910.

My Jewish family was forced out of our homeland. We must not let Gazans suffer the same fate

There are no magic wands here. No shortcuts. And no amount of forced migration — of Jews or Palestinians — will bring the peace we all deserve.

By HEN MAZZIG/JTA
06/02/2025
A STATUE of a Peshmerga fighter

US-backed forces kill five ISIS operatives in Iraq, capture leaders in Syria

ISIS remains a threat to the region and beyond, and CENTCOM, along with partners and allies, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists to protect the homeland,” CENTCOM said.

Israel at war day 486: What happened in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza?

Lapid offers safety net for deal • Hamas promises release of Russian hostage • IDF destroys terror infrastructure in Jenin in 'Iron Wall' op.

Iraq's ancient lake bed reveals hand axes dating back 1.5 million years

The discoveries were focused on the Al-Shabakah area, which was once a large lake during the Pleistocene epoch but is now a dry lake bed with ancient wadis, or dry riverbeds, running through it.

Iraqi militias eager for three-way hostage exchange for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Elizabeth Tsurkov disappeared in March 2023, with Kataib Hezbollah, an organization closely associated with Iran, being blamed for the kidnapping.

Israel at war: What happened on day 483?

IDF intercepts drone from Lebanon • Rafah crossing to open early • IDF continues op. in Jenin • IAF strikes weapons smuggling route

Man shot dead in Sweden ahead of court verdict over Quran burning

Momika had burned copies of the Koran, the Muslim holy book, in public demonstrations in 2023 against Islam.

By REUTERS
30/01/2025

Hezbollah leader highlights support from ‘Iran and Iraq’ during war

It has been well known that Hezbollah received support from Iran’s regime; however, Hezbollah’s links to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are not always as public.

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