Jaws dropped at universities across the country this spring when student protests flared and escalated. The protests were against Israel and occured after a violent and intense showdown in Gaza and their numbers and locations were extensive. This went from Maine all the way to Alaska. Some schools
Israel‘s recent release 110 prisoners in exchange for three Israel soldiers sure was a game changer. But who are these prisoners? To kick things off, let’s talk about the prisoners Israel released in a swap. Zubeidi, our first character was considered a big shot militant leader but had a s
Imagine being taken captive and having to choose between your life and your beliefs. That was the tough reality for Agam Berger during her 482 days of captivity. Agam chose to follow her faith, refusing to eat non-kosher meat. She was abducted from her base on October 7. Agam's dedication
The tense ceasefire in Gaza saw the release of eight more hostages by Hamas on January 30, 2025. This event, however, was not smooth sailing. The handover of some of these captives was chaotic, with thousands of people and masked militants crowding around. Israel was not happy with this and proteste
US President Donald Trump has a new idea: move people from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. He thinks this will stop violence and improve lives. Some Israeli politicians like this idea, but Jordan and Egypt are not happy. They worry it could cause another big problem, like the one in 1948. Plus, it might b
Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e
President Donald Trump has an interesting idea for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it might be good to move more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza and into nearby countries. He spoke with the king of Jordan about this, asking if Jordan could take in more people. Trump thinks Jordan and Egypt, which
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun, with Israeli troops pulling back and many Palestinians returning to their homes. The plan aims for six weeks without fighting, freeing Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, and allowing more aid into Gaza. But questions linger about Phase 2 and how Gaza will be gov
Imagine waking up to a world that's no longer yours. That's what happened to Hussein Barakat and thousands of other Palestinians in Gaza. After more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas, the tiny coastal enclave looks like a war zone. Buildings are reduced to rubble, and homes are flatte
In a recent shift, Israel's military is taking a new approach to their operations in the West Bank, inspired by their experiences in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new operation called "Iron Wall" in the Jenin refugee camp. This move comes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza. Prime M
