In a bittersweet moment underscoring the fragile path to peace in the Middle East, Hamas has handed over the body of Tal Haimi, a heroic kibbutz resident killed during the October 7, 2023, attacks, as part of a landmark ceasefire agreement. This development, occurring on October 21, 2025, comes just weeks after the deal’s signing […]
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, senior Hamas officials narrowly survived what they described as a “cowardly assassination attempt” during a high-stakes meeting in Doha, Qatar. The attack, attributed to Israeli forces, targeted a gathering focused on evaluating U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest ceasefire proposal. While the core leadership emerged unscathed, […]
In a devastating blow to press freedom and civilian safety, an Israeli “double tap” airstrike on Nasser Hospital, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, claimed the lives of at least 20 people, including six journalists, on Monday, according to local health authorities. The attack, one of the deadliest on journalists since the onset of […]
On July 17, 2025, the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival commenced with a poignant and polarizing moment as Israeli actress Gal Gadot, renowned for her role as Wonder Woman, delivered a tearful speech that transformed the event into a platform for her political views. Held in Jerusalem, the festival, a significant celebration of Israeli and international […]
In a hard-hitting televised interview, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has called for the ouster of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, accusing him of deepening societal divisions and mismanaging critical national issues. Speaking on Israel’s Channel 12 on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Bennett declared that Netanyahu’s 20-year tenure—spanning two stints from 1996-1999 and 2009-2021, […]
•Tensions Escalate in the Middle East In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran has launched a series of ballistic missile strikes targeting U.S. military installations in the Middle East, specifically focusing on airbases in Qatar and Iraq, according to Iranian state-run media. The operation, dubbed “Herald of Victory,” marks a significant retaliatory move by […]
On June 13, 2025, a dramatic escalation in Middle Eastern tensions unfolded as Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting military and nuclear facilities in Iran, triggering a swift retaliatory response from Tehran. The Israeli operation, dubbed “Operation Am KeLawi” (Rising Lion), resulted in significant casualties, including high-ranking Iranian military officials, and has heightened fears […]
•Plan raises international alarm as humanitarian crisis deepens in the besieged enclave The Israeli government has reportedly endorsed a sweeping military strategy that entails the full-scale occupation of the Gaza Strip and the forced relocation of a significant portion of the Palestinian population to the southern part of the territory. The move, which marks a […]
•The Wildfires Occured Amid National Mourning: A Crisis of Scale and Urgency Judean Hills, Israel| In a devastating convergence of natural disaster and national mourning, Israel faced one of the most intense wildfire outbreaks in its modern history in late April 2025. The fires erupted on April 30—coinciding with Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day—engulfing large […]
Tehran/Muscat| Iran and the United States are set to engage in indirect, high-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program this Saturday in Oman, signaling a cautious but significant diplomatic opening amid escalating threats and deepening mistrust. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the upcoming talks in an interview with Iran’s Tasnim news agency on Tuesday. The […]
