Though the November 26 ceasefire was meant to end the Israeli invasion and occupation of Lebanese territory, Israeli troops never completely left. On Monday, they expanded that occupation once again, pushing deeper into the Marjayoun District. Israeli troops and...
Israel Bombs Christian-Run Hospital in Gaza City on Palm Sunday
Early Sunday morning, the Israeli military bombed the al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, putting the medical facility out of service. According to Middle East Eye, Gaza's Civil Defense said the bombing caused "the destruction of the surgery building and the...
Most Hezbollah Military Sites Have Been Handed Over to Lebanese Army
Though it so far does not appear to be helping the ceasefire, and Israel is carrying out near daily attacks on Lebanese soil, Hezbollah has complied by all indications with the terms of the deal, and reports it has no presence south of the Litani River, as the pact...
Israel Fires Reservists Who Signed Letter Calling for End of Gaza War
The Israeli military has fired Israeli Air Force reservists who signed a letter calling for the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The letter was signed by nearly 1,000 current and former Israeli Air Force reservists....
Israeli Forces Advance Deeper as South Syrians Struggle Under Occupation
The ongoing invasion and occupation of southern Syria continues, as Israel moves ever deeper into the northern part of the Quneitra Governorate and launches yet more attacks elsewhere in Daraa Governorate. A farmer on the outskirts of Koayiah, for instance, reported...
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 40 Palestinians Over 24 Hours
Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks killed at least 40 Palestinians and wounded 146 over the previous 24 hours as strikes pounded targets across the Strip amid a total Israeli blockade. The Health Ministry's figures are based on the number of...
US ‘Vetoes’ Gulf Reconstruction for Syria, Lebanon Until Israel Is Satisfied
Wars are costly and often devastating to the local populace. The road to recovery can also be long and difficult. This is even more true in Lebanon and Syria, with the US engaged in international efforts to preclude any reconstruction funds being sent by other...
Trump Again Threatens Attack on Iran, Suggests Israel Could Lead It
On Wednesday, President Trump again threatened the possibility of the US taking military action against Iran and suggested Israel might "lead" the attack. "If it requires military, we’re going to have military," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if...
Poll: Majority of American Adults Have Unfavorable View of Israel
A new Pew survey has found that the majority of American adults -- 53% -- have an unfavorable view of Israel, a figure that has risen in recent years. In March 2022, Pew conducted a similar poll that found 42% of US adults viewed Israel unfavorably. The rise in the...
Senate Confirms Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel, putting a staunch supporter of Israeli annexation of the West Bank in the position. Huckabee, a Christian Zionist who believes God has given historic Palestine to...