Following 12 hours of calm along the Blue Line marking the border between Lebanon and Israel, the U.S. embassy in Lebanon expressed hope for a better tomorrow for Lebanon. This temporary ceasefire brought a renewed energy to the region, giving residents a welcomed break from the daily exchanges of fire between the armed group Hezbollah …
Nazareth, Israel – The ballroom of the Golden Crown Hotel reverberated with joy as its 30 attendees enjoyed their kindergarten class. This time, the class is held in Nazareth, a city 44 miles away from its original location in the village of Arab al-Aramshe, a village evacuated to prevent attack by Hezbollah militants along the …
Hezbollah’s announcement that their leader, Hassan Nasrallah will deliver his first public speech since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war caused much anticipation in the region. Many were on edge, wondering if the powerful paramilitary force would enter the conflict fully or continue its limited exchanges. Streets in Lebanon emptied as people avidly watched, ready …
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — In an effort to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and protect Palestinian civilians, the United States called on Israel on Friday to increase the delivery of aid to the region. At the same time, Israel’s Prime Minister stated that there would be no cease-fire until hostages held by …
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is set to deliver his first public address since the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel. Analysts will closely analyze his speech for insights into how Hezbollah’s role in the conflict may evolve. Hezbollah, a powerful military force supported by Iran, has been engaging Israeli forces along …
BEIRUT (AP) — Forty years after one of the deadliest attacks against U.S. troops in the Middle East, some warn that Washington could be sliding toward a new conflict in the region. On Oct. 23, 1983, a suicide bomber hit an American military barracks at Beirut International Airport, killing 241 U.S. service members, most of …
Villagers in southern Lebanon are moving north due to fears of a full-scale war. Many schools are closed, and Israel has instructed its citizens to vacate 28 towns along the border with Lebanon. The Israeli army has been engaging in daily fire exchanges with Hezbollah, Lebanon’s Shia political and paramilitary group, since October 7, resulting …
The Horrific Week in Israel and the Palestinian Territories The past week in Israel and the Palestinian territories has been truly horrific. Sadly, the next few weeks promise only more misery and pain. Every shooting war is a battle not just between armed forces, but also between competing narratives. Each side has its preferred way …
President Joe Biden is embarking on a visit to the Middle East to demonstrate solidarity with Israel. However, this presents an opportunity for him to go further and showcase his understanding of the region’s problems, particularly the role of Iran’s regime. It is crucial that he announces significant plans to hold Iran accountable, while optimizing …
