The Middle East is once again boiling over with conflict, putting the fragile peace that President Biden has been trying to secure at risk. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Israel isn't shying away from aggressive actions, like striking targets in Lebanon and Gaza, despite warnings
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
Iran's recent barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel has set off a powder keg of tension in the region, with Israel threatening a hard-hitting response. The question on everyone's mind is what will happen next, and how this crisis will play out. At the heart of the issue is Iran's nuclear program,
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, found himself barred from entering Israel. The reason? Israel believed he hadn't strongly condemned Iran's missile attack on Tel Aviv. But let's dig deeper into this issue. Guterres called for peace after the attack, asking for an immediate ce
Recently, Iran has been launching missiles at Israel. This has sparked a big debate among Israeli leaders—should they hit back hard and target Iran's nuclear program? Some people think it’s time to put an end to Iran's atomic ambitions once and for all. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett even sug
In the heart of Beirut, a sudden silence was broken by an Israeli airstrike that destroyed an apartment building. Nine people lost their lives, and the city was left stunned. But what triggered this tragic event? The answer lies in the long-standing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, a militant
The recent barrage of ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel has put the United States in a precarious position, as it tries to prevent escalation between its ally and Tehran. This attack follows previous incidents where Iran retaliated against Israeli strikes on diplomatic compounds, but thi
Beirut, once a city filled with joyful sounds, now resonates with the ominous hum of Israeli strikes that strike at night. The sun sets and residents are left in fear, unable to sleep due to the uncertainty of where and when the next attack will hit. In Salim Salam, close to the hard-hit Bachoura ne
While Kathie Lee Gifford's latest book "Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior" may attract attention from fans, its biblical interpretations have sparked debate among scholars. Critics argue that Gifford's co-author, Dr. Bryan M. Litfin, has a Ph.D. in
