A prominent U. S. senator recently highlighted the benefits of supporting Israel. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, argued that the U. S. gains a lot from its defense aid to Israel. He believes the alliance brings valuable intelligence, counterterrorism skills, and advanced tech that
Lebanon is making progress in taking weapons away from Hezbollah near the Litani River. This is a big deal because it's part of a deal with Israel to stop fighting. The prime minister, Nawaf Salam, said they're almost done with the first part of this plan. The Lebanese army is in charge of this job
Israel is buzzing with activity, both on the streets and in the political arena. Protests are popping up all over the country, with the biggest one happening in Tel Aviv. Families of victims from the October 7 attack and soldiers who fought in Gaza are leading the charge, demanding answers and accou
India just made a big move to strengthen its ties with Oman. They signed a deal to make trade and investment between the two countries easier. This is a smart move for India, as Oman is a key player in the Middle East, especially when it comes to oil. The Strait of Hormuz, which is right by Oman, is
A recent Israeli strike has put a spotlight on the shaky ceasefire in Gaza. Khalil Al-Hayya, a key figure in Hamas, spoke out about the situation. He confirmed that Raed Saed, a high-ranking Hamas commander, was killed in the attack. This event has raised questions about the future of the truce. Sa
Last week, the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) celebrated President Donald Trump at its annual Chairman’s Gala in Washington, D. C. The event highlighted Trump's impactful policies towards Israel, including recognizing Jerusalem as its capital, moving the U. S. Embassy, and acknowledging Israeli cont
A professor at the University of Arkansas is in hot water. Shirin Saeidi, who used to lead the Middle East Studies program, is accused of some pretty serious stuff. People say she backed Iran's Supreme Leader and had harsh words for Israel. This has sparked a big debate about what's okay for profess
Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w
In Gaza, things are heating up. Israel recently hit two armed men near troops, killing one. This is just one of many tense moments in the region. Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are not happy about Israel's plan to partly open the Rafah Crossing. They think it's a bad idea and c
Lebanon is in a tough spot right now. It's dealing with a lot of problems, like fights with Israel and a really bad economy. But there's a bit of hope coming from an unexpected place: Pope Leo XIV. He's just arrived in Lebanon on his first trip to the Middle East since becoming the leader of the wor
