On Thursday, Pope Francis offered more criticism of the Israeli bombing campaign and siege on the Gaza Strip, calling it "shameful" and saying the bombing of civilians is unacceptable. "I renew my appeal for a ceasefire and the release of the Israeli hostages in Gaza,...
Israel To Hide Identity of Soldiers Amid War Crimes Probes Abroad
The Israeli military has decided to hide the identity of its soldiers amid efforts by pro-Palestinian organizations to have Israeli soldiers investigated for war crimes while traveling abroad. Under the new policy, combat troops will now have their faces blurred and...
Biden Administration Announces $500 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced what is believed to be its last military aid package for Ukraine, which is worth $500 million and includes support equipment for F-16 fighter jets, air defense munitions, and other equipment. Secretary of Defense Lloyd...
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 70 Palestinians Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks killed 70 Palestinians and wounded 104 over the previous 24-hour period as the daily US-backed slaughter continues. The Health Ministry said its recorded death toll since October 2023 has surpassed 46,000,...
US Launches More Strikes on Yemen, Claims To Target Underground Houthi Facilities
The US military said Wednesday that it launched more strikes on Yemen, claiming to target underground Houthi weapons storage facilities. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces "conducted multiple precision strikes against two Iranian-backed Houthi underground...
US Completes $9 Billion Upgrade of B61 Gravity Nuclear Bombs
The US has completed a $9 billion plan to upgrade its B61 nuclear air-dropped gravity bombs to the latest variant, known as the B61-12, The Defense Post reported on Wednesday. Under NATO's nuclear sharing program, the US has B61 bombs deployed to US Air Force bases as...
Biden Administration Will Not Revoke HTS Terror Designation
The Washington Post reported Wednesday that President Biden will not revoke the terror designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the al-Qaeda offshoot that took power in Damascus following the ouster of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. That means Syria's de...
US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Claims 10 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
US Africa Command said on Tuesday that its forces launched an airstrike in southern Somalia on December 31, which it claimed killed 10 al-Shabaab militants. The command said the strike was launched on a town about 35 kilometers southwest of the southern port city of...
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 51 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli attacks across the Strip killed at least 51 Palestinians and wounded 78 as the US-backed daily slaughter continues. The ministry's numbers only account for dead and wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals. "There...
Israel Killed 74 Children in Gaza in First Week of 2025
US-backed Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least 74 children in just the first week of 2025, according to the UN's child relief agency, UNICEF. "Children have reportedly been killed in several mass casualty events, including nighttime attacks in Gaza City, Khan...