Iran is trying to manage the conflict against Israel, in much the same way Israel sought to “manage” the conflict in Gaza over the last decade. What this means is that Iran seeks to bring the war to Israel’s borders but not escalate into a massive conflict. This can change depending on Iran’s calculations. … Read more
For the first time since the outbreak of the war two and a half months ago, a senior official in Hezbollah provided an explanation of the Lebanese terrorist organization’s readiness to launch an all-out war against Israel, N12 reported on Saturday. Nawaf al-Moussawi, a Shia member of Hezbollah’s bloc in the Lebanese parliament, explains … Read more
According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza, as the world was busy celebrating Christmas, Israel continued its assault on the besieged enclave. At least 241 people were killed in just 24 hours, reported Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ministry also said that almost 400 civilians, 382, had been injured within the same 24 hours. In … Read more
Pro-Palestinian activists had early Christmas Day messages for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday, as groups protested outside the pair’s homes in an attempt to wake them early. The activists urged the Biden administration to stop support for Israel and push for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, citing … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was shouted down as he addressed a special plenum session held at the Knesset on Monday in honor of the hostages still being held in Gaza and attended by the hostages’ families. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana opened the special session, which was also attended by most of the government ministers, … Read more
The IDF has been planning to pump seawater into the Hamas tunnel network in Gaza for weeks, the Wall Street Journal has reported and the Jerusalem Post was told weeks ago. Five large pumps have been assembled north of the al-Shati refugee camp during the last month, with each one capable of pumping thousands … Read more
The city of Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace for Jesus, is usually bustling with holiday festivities and decor this time of year, but this year, celebrations were called off in the wake of Israel’s war with militant group Hamas. Where there’s typically tourists, marching bands, pilgrimages and festive lights now stands dozens of Palestinian security forces … Read more
Israeli bombardment in Gaza consequences Four pregnant women who were carrying white flags in an attempt to get to the hospital were shot down and run over by Israeli bulldozers in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. The victims were left to die in Tal al-Zaatar, an area controlled by Israeli forces for over two weeks. Moreover, … Read more
Hamas chose to attack Israel on October 7, carrying out an unprecedented massacre directed at civilians. Now, two and a half months later, Christian minorities in the Middle East have been affected by the Hamas attack, as Christmas festivities are toned down or canceled in Bethlehem, Syria, and other places. While this is ostensibly … Read more
Hamas was able to carry out their extensive October 7 massacre with help from spies within Israel’s borders, according to a report by The Guardian. The report alleges that Hamas was able to spend years drawing detailed maps thanks to the help of sources inside Israel, citing an IDF conclusion drawn from data found … Read more
