Dr. Ayaz Pathan, an ER physician from Cary, spent three intense weeks in Gaza this past summer. He wasn't just there to treat wounds, but also to witness the harsh realities of a conflict zone. The sounds of bombs, hungry days, and confrontations with Israeli soldiers became his daily norm. The most
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has turned the spotlight on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by voting to ban its operations within Israel. This move came swiftly on Monday night and has sparked a storm of international criticism. The decision calls into qu
In a surprising move, Israel's parliament recently voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides aid to Palestinian refugees. This agency has been the main source of humanitarian assistance in Gaza for decades. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused U
A recent poll found that Arab Americans are slightly more likely to vote for Donald Trump than Kamala Harris. This could be crucial for the battleground state of Michigan, which has a large Arab American population. The survey showed that 43% prefer Trump, while 41% support Harris, with 4% backing t
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
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
On a Monday night, the streets of Manhattan were flooded with protesters. They were there to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7. The marchers, mostly pro-Palestinian, started their journey from Wall Street, heading towards City Hall, Washington Square, and Union Square. They even
At Brown University, the debate over divesting from Israel has ignited a firestorm of opinions and actions. Last spring, billionaire Barry Sternlicht halted donations to his alma mater after the administration agreed to consider divestment. In August, 24 Republican state attorneys general warned aga
At first glance, it might seem like Israel is an outlier among nations when it comes to being an ethnostate. However, most Middle Eastern countries are also defined by religion or ethnicity. The fact that Israel was created through conquest and settlement doesn't make it unique in this regard. In fa
In the midst of growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, a horrific incident occurred in Gaza, leaving at least 22 people dead, mostly women and children. The tragedy unfolded when an Israeli airstrike hit a school compound, where thousands of people were seeking shelter. The bombing was met w
