Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday suggested Russia could strike "decision-making centers" in Ukraine with its new Oreshnik missile as a potential response to Ukraine firing US and British missiles into Russian territory. "The Defense Ministry and the...
Ceasefire Falters as Israel Launches Airstrikes, Artillery Shelling on Southern Lebanon
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire began Wednesday morning. Less than two days later, it seems to be faltering, with multiple reports of Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon, and claims of violations by both sides. Israel carried out an airstrike against the outskirts of...
Israeli Attacks Kill 48 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks in Gaza killed 48 Palestinians and wounded 53 over the previous 24-hour period, based on the number of dead and wounded Palestinians who were brought to hospitals and morgues. Attacks on Thursday included...
US Assured Israel It Could Take Action Against Hezbollah Under Ceasefire Deal
The US has given Israel a letter of assurance that Israel may bomb Hezbollah in Lebanon if it deems the group is violating the ceasefire deal that went into effect early Wednesday morning. Under the deal, Hezbollah has 60 days to withdraw its heavy weapons north of...
Northern Gaza: 130,000 Children Deprived of Food and Medicine Under Israeli Siege
The international charity Save the Children said in a press release on Monday that about 130,000 Palestinian children under the age of 10 have been trapped under an Israeli siege in northern Gaza for 50 days. The organization said children living in north Gaza "have...
Reps. Massie and McGovern Urge Biden To Pardon Julian Assange
House Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and James McGovern (D-MA) have sent a letter to President Biden urging him to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to send a message that Biden will "not target or investigate journalists and media outlets simply for doing their...
US Moving Forward $680 Million Weapons Package for Israel
The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million weapons package for Israel as the US continues to fuel Israel's onslaught in Gaza. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the administration has notified Congress of its intention to go ahead...
White House Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds for War
The White House is pressuring Ukraine to increase the size of its military by lowering the minimum age of conscription from 25 to 18, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday. A senior Biden administration official said the outgoing administration wants Ukraine to...
Israeli Attacks Kill 33 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli attacks killed 33 Palestinians and wounded 134 over the previous 24-hour period. Strikes on Wednesday included the bombing of a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City, marking the second day in a row...
Israeli Troops Fire on Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Ceasefire Mostly Holding
There were pre-dawn celebrations in parts of the Lebanese capital city of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect. The hope is that this will end the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the constant airstrikes across much of the country. Just about 15 hours...