In a surprising move, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata. This meant that Guterres was not welcome in the country, according to Katz. The decision came after Guterres failed to strongly condemn Iran's recent aerial att
President Biden has made his stance clear — he’s not on board with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons sites. This comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, with Iran recently launching 200 rockets at Israel. But these rockets didn't do much damage and no one got hurt. The recen
In response to recent attacks by Iran, US President Joe Biden emphasized the need for a proportional retaliation from Israel. During a virtual meeting with G7 leaders, Biden indicated that new sanctions against Iran are being prepared. The shift in tone comes after earlier encouragement from the US
Recently, a tense back-and-forth between Israel and Iran has shaken the Middle East. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, has promised harsh retaliation for Iran’s ballistic missile attack. But what does this mean for the region? The conflict isn't just about Gaza anymore; Israel is now figh
Tensions between Israel and Iran have been rising, and the Biden administration is working hard to keep the situation from getting worse. They've had some time to prepare, but a recent attack by Iran might be the spark that sets off a bigger war in the Middle East. In the past, Iran has attacked Isr
Above the Red Sea CNN — Aboard an aging Boeing 707, thousands of feet above the Red Sea, I don a set of high-tech 3D goggles and stare at the small TV monitor recessed in a bank of retro dials and switches. Saudi Arabia’s amber desert slides by to my right, Egypt’s coast to my left, then a monstrous
The recent escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah has left the region in a state of unease. The Israeli government has been carrying out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of hundreds o
It's hard to imagine a place where safety is a luxury, but for many in Lebanon, this is their reality. The recent escalation of violence in the country has left over 1 million people without homes, and the fear of being bombed is a constant worry. Jihan Kaisi, the executive director of the Union of
In recent weeks, the Middle East has been on high alert due to rising tensions and fears of an all-out regional war. The Israeli airstrike on Beirut, which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was a stark reminder of the fragile situation. Amidst this chaos, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rel
Israel is bracing itself for an imminent ballistic missile attack from Iran, according to the White House. The US has indications that Iran is preparing to launch an attack, and Washington is actively supporting Israel's defensive preparations. If an attack occurs, it could have severe consequences
