On Sunday, Israeli forces carried out a strike in Beirut that killed Mohammed Afif, the spokesperson for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Afif, who had been involved with the group for years, was at the headquarters of a pro-Hezbollah party when the strike occurred. The lack of evacuation warn
Dr. Ayaz Pathan, an ER physician from Cary, spent three intense weeks in Gaza this past summer. He wasn't just there to treat wounds, but also to witness the harsh realities of a conflict zone. The sounds of bombs, hungry days, and confrontations with Israeli soldiers became his daily norm. The most
Kamala Harris, during her final campaign stop in Michigan, pledged to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. She aimed to connect with the state’s large Arab American and Muslim American populations, who have been critical of her stance on Israel’s actions. With the election just days away, Harri
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib didn’t back Kamala Harris at a Detroit union rally, where the war in Gaza is a big issue for Arab American voters. Tlaib, the first Palestinian American in Congress, is the only member of the progressive "Squad" who hasn’t endorsed Harris. The other three – Ayann
Recent events in Gaza have taken a dire turn as Israeli forces have stepped inside Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya. This comes at a time when the United Nations is warning about the severe conditions unfolding in the northern Gaza Strip. The hospital was already stretched thin, with supplies run
Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti
Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Novi, Michigan, inviting Muslim leaders on stage. He aimed to win over Arab American and Muslim voters who are unhappy with US policy on Israel and Gaza. This influential group could swing the election in the critical state. Trump promised peace and an e
Imagine trying to stop a dangerous disease from spreading while bombs are dropping all around you. That's the situation in Gaza, where the World Health Organization (WHO) had to stop giving kids a second dose of the polio vaccine because of intense fighting. The war in northern Gaza has made it too
