Israel's recent attacks on U. N. bases in Lebanon have sparked a wave of international criticism. The incident happened on Thursday morning when an Israeli tank fired at the U. N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, injuring two peacekeepers. These peacekeepers, who were later
You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has
French President Emmanuel Macron has some advice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: don’t overlook the United Nations’ role in Israel’s creation. This reminder came during a cabinet meeting where Macron emphasized that Israel should respect UN decisions. Tensions between the two leaders
The United Nations has decided to keep its peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, even though they've been under fire. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wants them to move, but the UN won't budge. The UNIFIL peacekeeping force will stay put, with support from the UN Security Council and the co
Imagine if someone could slip secret messages into your AI chatbot that only the AI could read. Sounds like something from a spy movie, right? Well, it's happening in the real world thanks to a quirk in the Unicode text encoding standard. These hidden characters can be used to smuggle malicious inst
A deadly drone attack by Hezbollah, launched from Lebanon, hit a military base deep inside Israel. This surprise assault shows Hezbollah's growing power and Israel's struggle to defend against new types of attacks. Four soldiers were killed and many more were hurt. The drone targeted the dining hall
Winter is creeping in, and it's starting with a whisper rather than a roar. The first snow of the season is headed northward, far from the cities of Duluth and Superior. The National Weather Service of Duluth announced this snowy debut early Saturday morning, October 12th. It's a gentle nudge into w
Henry Phillip "Hank" Muntzer, a 55-year-old business owner from Dillon, Montana, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The felony charges, which included obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder, were reduced to mis
In a sudden and deadly turn of events, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 100 wounded. The first strike targeted an eight-story apartment block in Ras al-Nabaa, with witnesses reporting ongoing explosions inside the building. This w
Ever wondered about the countries in the Middle East and how they were created? Let's talk about Lebanon. Once a vibrant place with Beirut, the 'Paris of the Middle East,' it's now facing serious issues. The problem started when the Maronite Christians, handed power after World War I, included Musli
