For over a year, Israel and the US had been hunting Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who vanished after a major attack. They knew he was hiding, but his exact location remained a mystery. Sinwar was careful; he avoided electronic gadgets and communicated through handwritten notes. Israeli soldiers found h
The U. S. is caught in a tough spot. It's trying to help both Ukraine and Israel fight their wars, but it's running out of weapons and money. Recently, the Pentagon said it would send a powerful missile defense system, called THAAD, to Israel to protect it from Iran's missiles. But it won't do the s
In a tense situation in southern Lebanon, UN peacekeepers from the UNIFIL mission found themselves in the line of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura was hit, injuring two peacekeepers. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Hezbollah operates near UNIFIL
A recent United Nations report has sparked controversy by claiming that Israel intentionally targeted Gaza's health care system during the 2021 war with Hamas. The report, released by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry, says Israel’s actions amount to war crimes and crimes agai
Hezbollah has upped the ante in its ongoing conflict with Israel, announcing a change in tactics after the death of a key Hamas leader. They plan to use precision-guided missiles for the first time since Israel's ground invasion last month. This escalation comes amidst mounting tensions, with Israel
You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has
French President Emmanuel Macron has some advice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: don’t overlook the United Nations’ role in Israel’s creation. This reminder came during a cabinet meeting where Macron emphasized that Israel should respect UN decisions. Tensions between the two leaders
Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who orchestrated a surprise attack on Israel in October 2023, has been a pivotal figure in the ongoing conflict. Born in the Khan Younis refugee camp in Gaza, Sinwar spent years in Israeli prisons before rising to power. He played a crucial role in the attack that shoc
Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member
The United Nations has decided to keep its peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, even though they've been under fire. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wants them to move, but the UN won't budge. The UNIFIL peacekeeping force will stay put, with support from the UN Security Council and the co
