Alessandria Masi

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Alessandria is the Middle East Correspondent for International Business Times. Previously, she was the Middle East North Africa and Underworld reporter at Vocativ.

Her writing has appeared on Elle.com, amNew York, NY1.com, Gourmet Live and the Cairo-based website Bikya News. She speaks Italian and French fluently and a sprinkling of Arabic and Spanish.

Netanyahu Vows To Continue Gaza Campaign As Cease-Fire Ends

Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel's campaign in the Gaza Strip, but added the "terror tunnel" operation is coming to an end.

Egyptian Military Kills 11 Militants In Sinai And Destroys Three Smuggling Tunnels To Gaza

In a raid in the Sinai Peninsula bordering Israel, the Egyptian military killed 11 militants and destroyed three tunnels going to Gaza.

Clashes in Arsal and Qalamoun Could Signal Syrian Spillover Into Lebanon

After a weekend marked with clashes on the Lebanese border with Syria, military officials are concerned.

Attack On UNRWA School In Gaza That Killed 10 Is 'A Criminal Act:' UN Chief [VIDEO]

The United Nations called an attack on an UNRWA school in Gaza used to house displaced Palestinians a "moral outrage and a criminal act."

Mitt Romney 2016? Presidential Candidate Remains Top Republican Pick

“There is a movement afoot," to make Romney 2016 happen.

Jihadi Group Seizes Town From Kurdish Forces In Iraq, UN Calls It "Humanitarian Tragedy"

The Iraq jihadi group took over Kurdish-controlled Sinjar Sunday, forcing as many as 200,000 to flee their black banner.

Ten Dead In Airstrike On UN School In Gaza As Israel Redeploys Troops Near Border

At least 10 are dead in the latest attack on an U.N.-run school housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza.

Netanyahu Statement: As Some Troops Pull Out, Israel Will “Continue To Act In Full Scale” In Gaza

Although some troops have been redeployed inside Israel, Netanyahu said the operation will continue in Gaza until Israeli safety is assured.

'Captured' Israeli Soldier Hadar Goldin May Have Been Killed: Hamas

Hamas claims it lost "contact" with the group that would have been responsible for capturing 2nd Lt. Hadar Goldin.

Client In California Sues Barclays Over Dark Pool

Great Pacific Securities, a California institutional broker-dealer, is suing Barclays over its "dark pool" practices.

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Netanyahu To Obama Administration: Don't 'Ever Second Guess Me Again' On Hamas

After U.S. officials issued their strongest condemnation of Hamas yet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Obama to trust him.

Gaza Peace Talks: Israel Boycotting Cairo Cease-Fire Negotiations, Gaza Unable To Attend

After Friday’s collapsed cease-fire, Israel and Hamas are not attending Cairo negotiations.

Hamas Cease-Fire Violations Are 'Barbaric': White House

“We certainly have steadfastly defended Israel’s right to defend themselves and we defend Israel’s right to respond to this barbaric violation of the cease-fire agreement.”

How Long Did The Cease-Fire Last? The Average Truce Time In Gaza

Since the last Gaza truce in November 2012, Israel has violated the truce 191 times and the Palestinians have violated it 75 times.

After Israeli Lt. Hadar Goldin's Reported Capture, Hamas And Israel Trade Blame Over Collapsed Ceasefire

After a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire collapsed in Gaza and one Israeli soldier was feared captured, fighting has now resumed in the Strip.

Israeli Soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin Feared Kidnapped By Hamas In Gaza: Report

Lt. Hadar Goldin, 23, is believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas forces during a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire.

Why Egypt Has A Direct Interest In A Gaza Cease-Fire Between Israel And Hamas

The Gaza Strip has two neighbors: Israel and Egypt. The latter has a strong interest in keeping things under control next door.

Is There A Cease-Fire In Gaza? UN and US Broker 72-Hour Humanitarian Truce In Gaza

Israel and Hamas agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire starting Friday morning, 24 days after Operation Protective Edge began.

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UN Human Rights Chief: Israel, Hamas Committing War Crimes As Death Toll Climbs In Gaza

As Israel promised to "finish the mission," Gaza said at least 315 of their dead are children and at least 225K Palestinians are now displaced.

Shiite Militias Hang 15 Sunnis By Electrical Wires In Baghdad Public Square

In the newest wave of sectarian violence in Iraq, 15 Sunnis were shot, killed and hung in a Baghdad public square.

Israel Military Ordered To Continue Operation In Gaza; U.S. Approves Weapons Transfer

Israeli officials said the operation in Gaza will proceed, while the U.S. approved the transfer of artillery shells and grenades for Israeli use.

US Opinion On Israel High Despite Rising Death Toll In Gaza, But Divided By Age, Race [Infographics]

Polls find that millennial and nonwhite Americans have much lower opinions of Israel than older, white people.

Massacre In Gaza's Shejaiya Market, At Least 27 Palestinians Killed As Cease-Fire Ends

Israeli shells hit a busy marketplace in one of the poorest and most crowded Gaza City neighborhoods.

Is There A Cease-Fire In Gaza? Israel Calls Humanitarian Cease-Fire, Hamas Rejects Truce As Rockets Fly Into Israel

Israel attempted to call a four-hour humanitarian cease-fire, but Hamas rejected the truce and continued to shoot rockets into Israel.

Benghazi Attack: Libyan Militants Take Over A Libyan Special Forces Base In Benghazi

"We have withdrawn from the army base after heavy shelling," Saiqa special forces officer Fadel Al-Hassi told Reuters.

Gaza Conflict A Trigger For Anti-Semitic Attacks Across Europe

Some pro-Palestinian protests across Europe have turned from pro-Gaza to anti-Semitic, some even calling for "death to the Jews."

Kerry And Netanyahu Face-Off Over Cease-Fire After Hamas And Palestinian Liberation Organization Have A Truce Misunderstanding

While Kerry and Netanyahu discussed a truce, the PLO, Hamas and Islamic Jihad spoke of a 24-hour cease-fire, and many more Palestinians died.

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