In Cairo, a Hamas group is meeting with mediators to talk about the shaky Gaza ceasefire. Both Israel and Hamas blame each other for breaking the agreement. Egypt, Qatar, and the U. S. have been trying to keep the peace since the ceasefire started last month. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said their military killed five big Hamas leaders on Saturday. Th...
The recent return of a casket by Hamas to Israel has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage. Inside the casket were only partial remains of Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage whose body was already recovered by the Israeli military in December 2023. This means Hamas did not return the body of one of the 13 deceased hostages still held in Gaza. Israel has accused Hamas of draggin...
In May, Israeli forces uncovered a disturbing document in Gaza. This memo, penned by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in 2022, outlined the terror group's brutal plans for the October 7 attacks. The memo was found in an underground complex used by Sinwar's brother and successor, Muhammad Sinwar, who was also killed in a tunnel at the European Hospital. The memo detailed a ...
The Middle East is a complex place. Some people think it's finally heading towards peace. They point to recent events, like the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Israel showed off its military strength, hitting Iran's air defenses and nuclear sites. This made Iran weaker and less able to cause trouble. But is this really a sign of lasting peace? Not so fast. Sure,...
Iran's judiciary recently shared some grim news. They said that at least 71 people died when Israel attacked the Evin prison in Tehran. This place is known for holding political prisoners and dissidents. The attack happened on June 23, just a day before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran kicked in. The attack hit several parts of the prison. This included the infir...
Iran's government has taken a bold step by cutting off internet access nationwide. They say it's to shield the country from cyber threats, especially from Israel. The move comes after hackers targeted key systems like banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. The government claims these attacks could disrupt vital services and even control drones used in the ongoing confli...
A recent event stirred up quite the debate. Minnesota's Governor, Tim Walz, dropped a bombshell. He suggested that China might be the one to step in and calm the tensions between Iran and Israel. This came after Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites and the elimination of key military figures. This is a surprising suggestion. Why? Because China has a histo...
The U. S. is getting more involved in the Middle East. President Trump has been talking tough about Iran. He threatened to target Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He also claimed that the U. S. controls the skies over Iran. Some lawmakers want to stop U. S. involvement in the war between Iran and Israel. Trump, however, is pushing back. The president has been ...
The G7 summit in Canada was a brief stop for President Trump. He spent just a few hours there before deciding to head back to Washington. His reason? He claimed it was about security, suggesting that secret talks could be overheard in the woods. Trump said he had completed what he needed to do at the summit. However, his early departure left many wondering if there ...
The political landscape is heating up. A former president is trying to keep his supporters happy. This is no easy task. He promised to avoid more wars in the Middle East. Now, he must decide whether to help Israel attack Iran. Israel recently targeted several places in Iran. These included military sites, scientific facilities, and even homes. Some important Ira...