Israel-Hamas War

In a recent development, the United Nations (UN) has terminated more employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. This decision comes in the wake of an internal investigation into their suspected involvement in a Hamas-led attack against Israel on Oct. 7. What Happened: The UN’...

Turkey has banned Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram over the platform’s alleged non-compliance with the country’s laws. What Happened: The ban on Instagram was imposed following claims that the platform was suppressing condolence messages related to the assassination...

Israel has confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the second-in-command of Hamas, in a strike that took place in Gaza on July 13. What Happened: The Israeli military had previously expressed strong certainty about Deif’s death in an attack on the city of Khan Younis. However, Hamas had refuted...

US Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help establish a Gaza ceasefire. What Happened: As reported by Reuters on Thursday, Harris, who is likely to be the Democratic presidential nominee, emphasized the need to end the ongoing war and address the...

President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday during the latter’s visit to Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris is to meet with Netanyahu separately. According to the Associated Press, securing a deal to end the war and release the hostages that Hamas...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington, vowing to keep Israel as America’s strongest ally in the Middle East, regardless of the impending U.S. election results. What Happened: Netanyahu is slated to address the U.S. Congress during his visit. This marks his first U...

CIA Director Bill Burns revealed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, is reportedly under increasing pressure from his military commanders to accept a ceasefire and put an end to the ongoing war with Israel. What Happened: Burns shared this information at a confidential conference on...

The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that ultra-orthodox men of service age must now be drafted to join the army, in what constitutes a strong political blow to Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition. Israel's nine-month-long war against Hamas and Hezbollah is shaking the country's institutions in...

In a recent development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his disapproval of U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to halt a shipment of large bombs to Israel. Netanyahu described the move as “inconceivable” in a video released on Tuesday. What Happened:...

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his six-member war cabinet. This decision comes in the wake of the departure of former general Benny Gantz from the government. What Happened: Netanyahu is now expected to discuss the Gaza war with a smaller group of ministers, including...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his support for a cease-fire proposal during a meeting in Jerusalem. What Happened: Blinken stated that Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to the cease-fire plan during their meeting,...

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas, initiated by President Joe Biden, aiming to end the eight-month-long conflict. What Happened: The U.N. Security Council on Monday supported a U.S.-drafted resolution for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit Egypt and Israel on Monday, aiming to push for a Gaza ceasefire. What Happened: Blinken’s visit comes at a crucial time as Washington seeks to pressure Hamas and Israel to agree on a ceasefire in Gaza and prevent the conflict from...

The Israeli government reportedly discreetly conducted a social media campaign to influence American opinion regarding the Gaza war. What Happened: The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs initiated and financed this clandestine operation, which spanned across various social media platforms. The...

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-supported plan to end the conflict with Hamas. The Israeli prime minister is facing internal coalition challenges while trying to maintain U.S. relations. What Happened: Israel's war cabinet held critical discussions on Sunday regarding the proposed deal, The...