For decades, the pursuit of a scientific career in the Palestinian territories has been tough. Things took a dramatic turn on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a war in the Gaza Strip that's lasted more than a year. As Israel responded with bombings and invasions to target Hamas,
A series of Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza region on Saturday left at least 200 people dead, according to local health officials. This tragedy occurred as the United Nations announced a pause in aid deliveries through the main crossing point between Israel and Gaza, due to the theft of seve
Imagine this: an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just a big deal in Israel, but it also raises some questions here in the United States. The court thinks Israel might have done something wrong in the Gaza Strip, like usi
On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the
Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked a discussion by proposing that Israel should control the Gaza Strip. This idea was presented after a recent conflict with Hamas. Smotrich believes that the Israeli Defense Forces should manage Gaza's civilian affairs to keep the region secure and
Foreign ministers from seven major countries met and strongly backed a quick ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah but didn’t mention the International Criminal Court’s warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They also urged Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the death toll in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Health officials report over 44, 000 people have lost their lives. Women and children make up more than half of the fatalities, according to local health authorities. The Israeli military claims to
In a surprising move, the United States has blocked a UN call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. This decision has sparked a storm of criticism from Palestinians and raised questions about the US's role in the conflict. Meanwhile, Lebanon is pushing for a deal to end its own fight with Israel. But
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
Overnight and early Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed scores of people, according to local health officials. Simultaneously, Israeli police arrested three individuals after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced further i
