Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Release
On January 15, 2025, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement after more than 15 months of fighting. This marks a significant step toward peace in the region. The agreement…
Conflict Between Hezbollah and Israel Escalates with Intense Cross-Border Attacks
On Sunday, Hezbollah launched over 150 rockets from southern Lebanon into northern Israel, targeting civilian areas further south than previous attacks. The strikes reached as far as Haifa, one of…
Ismail Haniyeh, Top Hamas Leader, Assassinated in Iran
Background and Role Ismail Haniyeh, a key figure in the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, at the age of 62. Haniyeh, who was the exiled political…
Israeli Airstrike in Rafah Kills 45, Sparks International Outcry
On Sunday, May 26, an Israeli airstrike hit an encampment for displaced Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more, according…
Biden and Big Oil: The Collapse of an Uneasy Truce
Early Cooperation and Profits Early in his presidency, President Joe Biden managed to maintain a fragile truce with the oil and gas industry. Although he imposed restrictions on drilling as…
International Criminal Court Calls for Arrest of Netanyahu and Hamas Officials
On May 20, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan announced his request for arrest warrants targeting leaders from both Israel and Hamas. This decision is based on…
Navigating Media Biases: Students’ Search for Truth in Gaza Reporting
Nick Wilson, a student at Cornell University, is deeply involved in monitoring the ongoing war in Gaza that began in October. As a pro-Palestinian activist, Wilson is quite selective about…
Yahya Sinwar’s Role in the Continuing Israel-Hamas Conflict
Last October, after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, triggering the conflict in Gaza, Israeli leaders labeled Yahya Sinwar, the top official of Hamas in the region, as a “dead…
Biden’s Impact on Israel’s Military Operations
Israel is rethinking its strategy in the ongoing conflict with Hamas following a significant warning from President Biden of the United States. President Biden has stated that the U.S. will…