israel-Hamas conflict

Israel has reportedly carried out a large-scale airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, aiming at the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah. What Happened: The airstrike, which occurred on Friday, was directed at Nasrallah, who has been at the helm of Hezbollah for over three decades, reported...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally invited to address the U.S. Congress by bipartisan leaders. This development came shortly after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah, a city in Southern Gaza, with immediate...

Human rights attorney Amal Clooney revealed her advisory role to the International Criminal Court prosecutor regarding arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense ministers. What Happened: Clooney was part of a panel of legal experts...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) commended President Joe Biden’s decision to enforce conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel, calling it a “responsible, secure, and just” move. What Happened: On Tuesday, Ocasio-Cortez took to X, formerly Twitter, to express her approval of...

In a recent development, former President Donald Trump has reportedly taken a jab at President Joe Biden for his perceived soft approach towards antisemitism. This criticism comes despite Trump’s own history of contentious remarks on the matter. What Happened: Trump has leveraged the recent...

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor turned whistleblower, has taken to X, to express his views on a poll created by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk who also owns the platform formerly called Twitter. What Happened: Snowden’s post defended the constitutional right to...

In a recent development, Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate, has alleged that she was assaulted by police during a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St. Louis. What Happened: Stein claimed that the police used their bicycles as weapons to push back the protesters,...

The White House has turned down Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) call to deploy the National Guard on college campuses that are witnessing large-scale protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. What Happened: House Speaker Johnson, on Thursday, urged President Joe Biden to mobilize...

An investigation by Israeli publication +972 Magazine and Local Call (via The Verge) reveals that Israel’s military has been employing artificial intelligence (AI) to select bombing targets in Gaza through a system known as Lavender, leading to substantial civilian casualties. Developed in...

Edward Snowden criticized the Israeli government for its alleged violations of international conventions amidst escalating Middle East tensions. What Happened: On Wednesday, Snowden took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his views on the current situation in the Middle East. He accused the...

In a covert move, Israel has reportedly implemented a large-scale facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, creating a database of Palestinians without their knowledge or consent. What Happened: The program, which was initiated after the Oct. 7 attacks, uses...

In a recent development, former President Donald Trump has called on Israel to wrap up its ongoing offensive in Gaza, citing the country’s dwindling international backing. What Happened: Trump, in an interview with Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, voiced his concerns over Israel’s fading...

Jared Kushner, who served as senior White House Advisor during the presidential tenure of his father-in-law Donald Trump, earlier this month made a comment on Gaza’s waterfront property, which did not go down well with some quarters. What Happened: “Gaza's waterfront property, it...

The UK’s Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has reportedly put a stop to British aid drops over the Gaza Strip, citing potential risks to civilians. This decision has significant implications for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. What Happened: Shapps has prevented the Royal Air...

In a candid moment after his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden was overheard discussing a forthcoming “come-to-Jesus meeting” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What Happened: Biden’s remarks were captured on a hot mic as he conversed with Sen. Michael...