On October 7, a devastating assault by Palestinian militants targeted southern Israel, culminating in the deaths of 1,170 people, mostly civilians. This attack, the deadliest ever recorded in Israel, was perpetrated by Hamas, the militant group that governs the Gaza Strip. In retaliation, Israel launched a severe military offensive against Gaza, resulting in 34,151 deaths, predominantly among women and children, …
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Mikati Gets New Border Proposal from Paris – Report
France has submitted a revised proposal to Lebanon concerning the ongoing border conflict with Israel, as reported by the al-Akhbar newspaper on Monday. Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati discussed this issue during a meeting in Paris on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron, who emphasized France’s commitment to preventing further escalation of violence between Lebanon and Israel. Originally, a …
Read More »US Sanctions IDF Unit Over Palestinian Rights Violations; Netanyahu Responds
Axios reports that the Biden administration is considering imposing sanctions on the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalion for the first time, citing alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank. The Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has been involved in previous controversies including accusations of right-wing extremism and violence against Palestinians, was relocated from the West Bank to the north …
Read More »Kremlin Warns US Aid to Ukraine Will Escalate Conflict
On Saturday, April 20, the US House of Representatives passed significant legislation, approving a $60.8 billion military aid package for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. This move comes as Ukraine faces a severe ammunition shortage crucial for its defense efforts. Additionally, the House sanctioned a $26.4 billion support package for Israel as it continues its military actions against …
Read More »Latest on Israel-Hezbollah Clashes
On Sunday, Hezbollah announced it had targeted a building utilized by Israeli troops in the settlement of Shomera, as a retaliatory action against Israeli strikes on civilian homes in southern Lebanon. Additionally, Hezbollah claimed to have destroyed surveillance equipment at the Israeli post of Dovev. In retaliation, Israel conducted artillery shelling of the southern Lebanese towns of Houla and Mays …
Read More »US House Passes Aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Warns TikTok
On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant military aid package, showcasing a moment of bipartisan cooperation. The package, valued at $95 billion, aims to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and includes a potential ban on the Chinese-owned app TikTok. President Joe Biden commended the legislative effort, highlighting its role in supporting critical global regions and addressing humanitarian …
Read More »Erdogan Calls for Palestinian Unity Post Hamas Chief Meeting
In a significant meeting in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed Palestinian unity with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. The discussions, which took place in the Dolmabahce Palace, lasted over two and a half hours, emphasizing the need for Palestinian solidarity in the face of ongoing Israeli offensives. Erdogan’s comments stressed the importance of unity as a strong response to …
Read More »Iran, Israel Ease Tensions as US Backs Military Aid
In a moment of bipartisan unity, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed significant military aid packages for Israel and Taiwan, while also moving forward with a measure that could ban TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance. The legislative session was particularly intense, casting uncertainty on the political future of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson due to his controversial support …
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