A joyous celebration took place in the occupied West Bank as over 3 dozen Palestinian prisoners returned home as part of a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. The procession of freed prisoners at a checkpoint outside Jerusalem was met with waving flags, fireworks, and cheering crowds of Palestinians. Emotions ran high as many of …
Following the Israel-Hamas war, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, emphasizing the need for a single governance structure under a revitalized Palestinian Authority as part of the effort to achieve a two-state solution. Biden’s stance, outlined in an opinion article for the …
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a bustling diplomatic mission in the Middle East, focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict. His visit to the occupied West Bank aimed to alleviate civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip and outline plans for the post-conflict future of the region. Blinken’s surprise visit to Ramallah, under heavy security, …
U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, continues his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, focusing on the Israel-Hamas war. In an unexpected visit to the occupied West Bank, Blinken met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to address the suffering of civilians in Gaza and discuss a post-conflict plan for the territory. The visit was …
The Egyptian military has confirmed that its border guards were injured on Sunday after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged that one of its tanks had mistakenly fired at Egyptian positions near the Gaza-Egypt border. An Egyptian army spokesperson stated that fragments of a shell had caused “minor” injuries among the border guards, but did …
CNN — Israel Detains Hamas Spokesman in Overnight Raids Across the West Bank Palestinians Killed in Ongoing Israeli Military Operation in the West Bank Leading Palestinian Political Figure Detained in Home Raid Wide-Scale Arrest Campaign by Israeli Occupation Forces in the West Bank Hamas Spokesman with a History of Arrests Detained Again Hamas Willing to …
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the importance of showing unwavering support for Israel in its battle against Palestinian militant group Hamas. Cruz stated that it is critical for every American to reinforce America’s “100 percent support” for Israel. Speaking in an interview with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity, he urged Americans to stand together and …
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 …
“Did they really decapitate babies?” My 14-year-old daughter asked me yesterday. She was pointing to a text message on her phone from a friend. “They’re saying they found Jewish babies killed, some burnt, some decapitated.” And I was taken aback. Not because I couldn’t find the right words to respond—although, truthfully, I was unsure of …
The Hamas attack against Israel is not only a failure of Israeli and U.S. intelligence, but also a significant achievement for Iran’s axis of resistance from Yemen to Gaza. This meticulously planned operation, involving motorized paragliders, drones, and hostage-taking, required extensive training and support from Iran and Hezbollah. A Hamas spokesperson, in a tweet, expressed …