In the early hours of Sunday, eight lives were lost, and many more were injured in a shooting near aid sites in Gaza. People were desperate for food and other essentials. The sites are supported by Israel and the United States. These sites are run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. This group wants to replace the old system run by the United Nations. The UN has ref...
The recent violence in Boulder, Colorado, has left Jewish communities across the US on edge. A peaceful gathering to support hostages in Gaza was disrupted when a man threw explosive devices, injuring 12 people. The suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, reportedly had plans to carry out this attack for over a year. He confessed to authorities that his goal was to harm "Zi...
The situation in Gaza is dire, with a significant number of people facing severe hunger. This crisis has been ongoing for months, with international aid groups repeatedly warning about the dire conditions. The United Nations and other humanitarian organizations have been sounding the alarm about the rapidly depleting supplies of fuel, food, and medicine in Gaza. This...
The streets of Gaza have seen a surge in protests, with locals blaming both Israel and Hamas for their plight. This shift in public opinion is significant, as many Gazans have long been hesitant to criticize Hamas openly. The protests, which have taken place in multiple locations, including Beit Lahia and Deir al-Balah, have been fueled by the devastating impact of t...
Northern Ireland's peace process is a fascinating story. It started with a unique approach to politics. The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland used psychoanalytical ideas to understand and address the deep-rooted issues. This approach helped to negotiate the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. The lessons from Northern Ireland were then applied to the Israel-...
The clock is ticking down to the end of the first six-week pause in fighting between Israel and Gaza. People on both sides are feeling the stress. This pause was meant to give time for talks to move forward. But so far, there hasn't been much progress. This leaves both Israelis and Palestinians in a state of uncertainty. They don't know if the calm will hold aft...
Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, landed in Israel on February 15, 2025, marking his first visit to the region as the top U. S. diplomat. This trip comes at a tense time, with Arab leaders grappling with a controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. The proposal, put forth by former President Donald Trump, suggests transferring the Palestinia...
Imagine this: The President of the United States sees Gaza, a place torn apart by war, as a giant plot of land. A place to build and make money. This is what we learned in an interview with Trump on a plane headed to the Super Bowl. Trump said that he didn't want to let people return to Gaza. He explained that he thought of Gaza as a huge construction sit...
The 2024 presidential election in the US saw an unexpected twist when Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, announced his intention to take over Gaza. This move was met with shock and dismay from many, particularly from those who advocate for Palestinian rights. Uncommitted leaders, who played a big role in the 2024 election by rallying aga...
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 protested strongly. The situation was tense from the start. Hamas released t...