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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, rejecting international calls for a cease-fire. Netanyahu also criticized the U.N., calling it a “swamp of antisemitic bile,” while...

In the hours since Israel’s air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile Hezbollah aimed toward an area in Tel Aviv, Israel Defense Forces are now preparing for a possible entry to Lebanon. What Happened: Per The Washington Post, IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Haelvi said Israel has...

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has led to the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, intensifying fears of a full-scale war in the Middle East. The incident has triggered a rise in cross-border rocket attacks and Lebanon is now seeking U.S. intervention. What Happened: The Israeli airstrike on...

In a recent development, Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, has pointed fingers at Israel for escalating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. What Happened: Pezeshkian, in his address to the media on Monday, alleged that Israel is creating “traps” to instigate Iran into a...

Oil prices slid by more than 1% on Monday, reflecting persistent concerns over weakened global demand despite the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in the Middle East. Investors appeared more focused on the macroeconomic picture of slowing global consumption rather than the immediate...

Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon killed around 274 people on Monday, local authorities said, as escalating hostilities between the two sides stoke international concern about the eruption of a full-on war. Israeli forces struck several southern towns that included Tyre...

In a recent turn of events, the United States has directly cautioned Israel against escalating hostilities with Hezbollah, as the two sides engage in intense cross-border exchanges. The U.S. has urged Israel to seek diplomatic solutions, emphasizing the potential risks of a full-scale land war....

Editor's Note: The headline of this story has been updated for factual accuracy. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has called for a new approach to Middle East policy, advocating for either a “game changing peace” or a “game changing military strategy.” What Happened: On Thursday...

Lebanon is reeling from a second wave of deadly explosions targeting Hezbollah operatives, as walkie-talkies and other wireless devices detonated across the country on Wednesday. The blasts come just a day after a massive wave of pager explosions killed 12 people, including two children, and...

Pagers carried by thousands of Hezbollah operatives exploded at about the same time Tuesday afternoon in what appeared to be a coordinated attack. U.S. officials said they were unaware ahead of the attack on Hezbollah. Both the militant group and the Lebanese government are blaming Israel. Lebanese...

Hezbollah members were seriously wounded across Lebanon Tuesday after their encrypted communication devices exploded simultaneously. Initial reports estimate over 1,000 wounded and at least three killed, marking a severe blow to the Iran-backed terrorist group, according to Reuters. The group has...

Hezbollah has launched a massive rocket and drone attack on Israel. This comes as a response to the assassination of a senior commander in Beirut last month. Israeli jets retaliated with airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. What Happened: Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group, launched over 320...

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reported that approximately 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel. The IDF has confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the attack. Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. What...

John Bolton, a Trump-Era National Security Advisor, has expressed concern over the Biden administration’s handling of Iran’s recent aggressive actions in the Middle East, which he believes endangers American and allied interests. What Happened: Bolton took to X on Monday, to voice his...

Global markets may fall into disarray if Iran follows through on its imminent threat to attack Israel, very much in the same way they did when Russia attacked Ukraine in late February 2022. Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Sunday informed G7 countries that Iran may attack Israel in retaliation...