Tag: Middle East
Why Targeted Assassinations Won’t End Hamas or Hezbollah: An Analysis
Israel's Ongoing War in the Middle East: The Ineffectiveness of Targeted AssassinationsSince the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has been embroiled in a complex and deadly conflict across the Middle...
The Growing Threat of Houthi Rebels in Yemen: Israel’s Next Target
The conflict between Israel and the Houthi rebels in Yemen has escalated to dangerous levels in recent days, with both sides engaging in deadly attacks and counterattacks. The situation has raised concerns about the...
Global Impact of Islamic State’s Ideology: Continuing Threats
Global Impact of Islamic State's Ideology: Continuing ThreatsIn a chilling reminder of the persistent threat posed by the Islamic State, the deadly New Year’s truck-ramming attack on revelers in New Orleans' French Quarter has...
President Carter’s Legacy in the Middle East: Successes and Scars
President Carter's Legacy in the Middle East: Successes and ScarsFormer President Jimmy Carter's legacy in the Middle East has been a complex and enduring one, marked by both successes and scars that have left...
Syrian thirst for justice: Massacre, rumored hanging, and revenge
Syrian thirst for justice: Massacre, rumored hanging, and revengeDAMASCUS, Syria — In the heart of Damascus’ Al Ashmar Square, a crowd eagerly gathered, buzzing with anticipation and hope for justice. The atmosphere was charged with...
Life in Damascus after Assad: Balancing Joy and Fear
Life in Damascus after Assad: A Tale of Joy and FearIn the heart of Damascus, Syria, a wave of emotions swept through the city as former President Bashar Assad's reign came to an abrupt...
Cash Shortage in Gaza: Paper Money Disintegration Adds to Desperation
Cash Shortage in Gaza: Paper Money Disintegration Adds to DesperationDEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip— In the heart of Gaza, Mohammad Al-Ashaqar, a seasoned jeweler, embarks on his daily ritual of repairing worn-out Israeli shekels...
Syria Civil War: Escalating Conflict and Renewed Violence
Syria's Civil War: A Tale of Escalating Conflict and Renewed ViolenceBEIRUT -- Last week, Syria's rebels made a bold move, capturing Aleppo in a surprising advance that has reignited the country's long-dormant civil war....
Cease-fire Agreement in Lebanon: Israel’s Progress and Implications
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommended a cease-fire agreement to pause the conflict with Hezbollah, bringing hope for an end to the hostilities between the two sides. Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes across Lebanon,...
Israel faces increased isolation as ICC targets Netanyahu
Israel is facing increased isolation on the international stage as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants are...