Israel's recent airstrikes on Lebanon caught many by surprise. The targets weren't military bases or weapons caches, but branches of a financial institution linked to Hezbollah. What's the story behind this move? Hezbollah, a powerful Shiite militant group, has been a thorn in Israel's side for dec
Imagine this: secret U. S. documents pop up on a messaging app, talking about Israel's plans to hit back at Iran. The U. S. government isn't happy, to say the least. John Kirby, the White House's security advisor, said they're really worried about this leak. They even talked to Israel about it, but
In a dramatic move, Israel decided to hit Hezbollah where it hurts: their wallets. The Israeli military carried out attacks on several bank branches across Lebanon, aiming to disrupt the finances of the Iran-backed militant group. This happened as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on his w
Last Thursday, Israeli forces happened to encounter and take out Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's leader and the mastermind behind the October 7 tragedy. His death is bringing a sense of closure to many in Israel, as it marks the end of a traumatic chapter. It wasn't Israeli Special Forces or intel that took S
A group on the messaging app Telegram recently shared documents that claim to be leaked US intelligence. These documents supposedly reveal Israel's plans to attack Iran. The group, called "Middle East Spectator, " says they got the documents anonymously. They've admitted they can't confirm if the do
For over a year, Israel and the US had been hunting Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who vanished after a major attack. They knew he was hiding, but his exact location remained a mystery. Sinwar was careful; he avoided electronic gadgets and communicated through handwritten notes. Israeli soldiers found h
The U. S. is caught in a tough spot. It's trying to help both Ukraine and Israel fight their wars, but it's running out of weapons and money. Recently, the Pentagon said it would send a powerful missile defense system, called THAAD, to Israel to protect it from Iran's missiles. But it won't do the s
In a tense situation in southern Lebanon, UN peacekeepers from the UNIFIL mission found themselves in the line of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura was hit, injuring two peacekeepers. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Hezbollah operates near UNIFIL
A recent United Nations report has sparked controversy by claiming that Israel intentionally targeted Gaza's health care system during the 2021 war with Hamas. The report, released by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry, says Israel’s actions amount to war crimes and crimes agai
Hezbollah has upped the ante in its ongoing conflict with Israel, announcing a change in tactics after the death of a key Hamas leader. They plan to use precision-guided missiles for the first time since Israel's ground invasion last month. This escalation comes amidst mounting tensions, with Israel
