Middle East conflict
Israel Continues Military Strikes in Lebanon Despite Year-Old Ceasefire Agreement with Hezbollah
Dec 13, 2025 12:28 am CST
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement, Israel conducted multiple strikes across Lebanon on Friday, targeting what it claims are Hezbollah installations up to 30 kilometers from the border. The Israeli military stated they struck a training compound used by Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force and additional military infrastructure, while maintaining troops in five strategic areas. These operations continue despite terms requiring Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and Lebanon's army to dismantle the group's military presence by year's end.
Netanyahu's Corruption Trial: Charges, Potential Pardons, and Impact on Israeli Politics
Dec 01, 2025 10:55 pm CST
A comprehensive examination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, including the three major cases against him, his request for presidential pardon, and how the proceedings have affected Israeli politics during regional conflict. The article details the specific charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, explaining the potential consequences and unprecedented nature of his pardon request.
Israel Eliminates Top Hezbollah Military Commander as Iran Calls for Revenge
Nov 25, 2025 08:11 am CST
Israel has killed Hezbollah's top military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in a strike on south Beirut, marking the most significant blow to the Iran-backed group since the November 2024 ceasefire. While Iran's Revolutionary Guards call for revenge, Hezbollah faces limited options for retaliation as pressure mounts on Lebanon to implement the disarmament agreement.
Gaza Palestinians Pay $2,000 Per Seat to Escape War-Torn Region for South Africa Amid Displacement Concerns
Nov 18, 2025 01:11 am CST
Palestinians from Gaza have paid $2,000 per seat to flee to South Africa through an organized evacuation program, raising concerns from South African officials about potential forced displacement. The 130 refugees, including families with children and a cancer patient seeking treatment, arrived in Johannesburg amid ongoing investigations into the legitimacy of their travel arrangements during the devastating Gaza conflict that has claimed over 69,000 Palestinian lives.
US Intelligence Reveals Israeli Officials Discussed Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza Tunnels
Nov 13, 2025 02:39 am CST
US intelligence uncovered discussions among Israeli officials about soldiers sending Palestinians into potentially explosive Gaza tunnels, raising serious concerns within the Biden administration about possible human rights violations and war crimes. This previously unreported intelligence was analyzed during Biden's final weeks in office, prompting questions about military conduct and US-Israel relations amid the ongoing conflict that has claimed nearly 69,000 Palestinian lives.
Iran Denies US and Israeli Claims of Plot to Assassinate Israeli Ambassador in Mexico
Nov 08, 2025 09:46 am CST
The United States and Israel have accused Iran of orchestrating a plot to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, a claim Tehran firmly denies as a "big lie." Mexican authorities state they have no information about the alleged plot, which emerges amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel following direct military exchanges between the two nations. The controversial allegations involve claims of operatives recruited from Iran's Venezuelan embassy, highlighting the complex web of international relations in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon Despite Year-Old Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 07, 2025 12:53 am CST
Israel conducted heavy airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, claiming to target Hezbollah's military rebuilding efforts despite a year-old ceasefire agreement. The strikes followed evacuation orders for multiple villages and occurred as Lebanese forces work to clear weapons from the region. One death and one injury were reported as tensions escalate between the two countries despite ongoing disarmament efforts.
Gaza Ceasefire Collapses: Israel Conducts New Strikes After Soldier's Death Despite US Mediation Efforts
Oct 30, 2025 02:35 am CST
The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire has deteriorated after Israel conducted fresh strikes in northern Gaza, claiming to target weapons stockpiles following the death of an Israeli soldier. The renewed violence has killed over 100 Palestinians, including numerous women and children, while hostage return negotiations have stalled amid accusations of Hamas deception. Displaced Gazans express desperation as the death toll in the year-long conflict surpasses 68,000.
Israeli Airstrike Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Logistics Commander in Southern Lebanon
Oct 25, 2025 03:54 am CST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the targeted killing of Abbas Hassan Karky, Hezbollah's logistics commander for the Southern Front, in Lebanon's Nabatieh region. According to the IDF, Karky was responsible for rebuilding Hezbollah's combat capabilities and weapons infrastructure in southern Lebanon following previous conflicts. This strike occurs despite a ceasefire agreement in place since November 2024, with Israel claiming the commander's activities violated these terms.
Global Conflicts Drive Record Profits for US Defense Giants Lockheed Martin and RTX in 2025
Oct 22, 2025 09:39 am CST
Major US defense contractors Lockheed Martin and RTX report substantial profit growth driven by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with increased demand for missiles, fighter jets, and air defense systems. The Trump administration's $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative further enhances growth prospects for the aerospace and defense sector despite Northrop Grumman's slight sales forecast adjustment.