Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon are under threat due to disagreements over deadlines. Israel accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire in Gaza by changing the hostage release order. This led to Israeli forces opening fire, killing two. In Lebanon, at least 22 protesters were killed by Israeli forces w
President Trump's idea to have Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from Gaza is likely to face strong opposition. These countries fear that accepting refugees could lead to security issues and make a Palestinian state impossible. Additionally, many Palestinians worry that leaving Gaza could mean t
President Donald Trump has an interesting idea for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it might be good to move more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza and into nearby countries. He spoke with the king of Jordan about this, asking if Jordan could take in more people. Trump thinks Jordan and Egypt, which
In a surprising turn of events, Israel seems prepared to keep its soldiers in southern Lebanon beyond the set withdrawal deadline. The original plan was for Israel to pull out its troops and for Hezbollah to leave the area, giving control to the Lebanese Army. However, with less than 48 hours before
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun, with Israeli troops pulling back and many Palestinians returning to their homes. The plan aims for six weeks without fighting, freeing Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, and allowing more aid into Gaza. But questions linger about Phase 2 and how Gaza will be gov
Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi
Imagine waking up to a world that's no longer yours. That's what happened to Hussein Barakat and thousands of other Palestinians in Gaza. After more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas, the tiny coastal enclave looks like a war zone. Buildings are reduced to rubble, and homes are flatte
In a recent shift, Israel's military is taking a new approach to their operations in the West Bank, inspired by their experiences in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new operation called "Iron Wall" in the Jenin refugee camp. This move comes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza. Prime M
Imagine this: a peaceful Middle East where both Israelis and Palestinians live side by side, enjoying the fruits of lasting peace. But what does that peace deal look like? After Hamas' recent attack in October 2023 and the war that followed, experts are scratching their heads to find a solution that
In Gaza, a ceasefire has begun after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage trade. However, some Israeli politicians aren't happy about it. The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right views, has decided to quit the government. They say the deal, which sets free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,
