In an air attack on October 14th, Israel air attacked the Lebanon town of Aitou. This represents a series of attacks where Israel claims to be hitting Hezbollah targets, but authorities claim they are hitting targets far from Hezbollah-controlled areas. Experts believe that these attacks actually aim for religious Shia communities that support Hezbollah, but are likely not directly involved… Read more »
Israel has begun attacking the Lebanese Beirut Suburbs following the launch of drones attacking Northern Israel, one of which was directed towards President Netanyahu’s holiday home. A representative for Netanyahu specified that one of the three drones that were launched hit Netanyahu’s residence on Saturday, October 19th. Netanyahu was not in this residence and no casualties occured. Though, this attack… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/23/egypt-delivers-second-stockpile-of-weapons-to-somalia-amid-ethiopia-tension In September, an Egyptian warship delivered a second major load of weaponry to Somalia, including weapons like anti-craft airguns and loads of other artillery. This exchange between the two countries confirmed that there is the possibility for further tension with Ethiopia. Egypt and Somalia have come together this year over the common enemy, Ethiopia. Somalia is furious that Ethiopia… Read more »
On Tuesday, October 22nd, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Israel to urge Israeli leadership to continue ceasefire talks with Hamas and allow for more aid to enter the Gaza area. Blinken met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and suggested that Israel “capitalize” on the fact that Israel has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, highlighting that without… Read more »
link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/world/middleeast/gaza-lebanon-hamas-hezbollah-israel-netanyahu.html The article reports on ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon, following the killing of a well known Hamas leader. Despite this significant event, clashes have intensified, with Israel airstrikes targeting Gaza and escalating tensions in southern Lebanon. The situation reflects deep-rooted conflicts, with militants in both areas responding with rocket fire. The killing has not deterred hostilities but… Read more »
Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/us/politics/us-intelligence-israel-iran.html The article discusses leaked U.S. intelligence indicating that Israel is planning military strikes against Iran. The leak of intelligence has suggested that there is a heightened tension against the two nations, driven by concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and its regional influence. Israel officials believe that a preemptive strike may be necessary to thwart potential threats. The intelligence leaks… Read more »
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/world/middleeast/un-resolution-1701-explained.html The article discusses U.N. Resolution 1701, put into action in 2006 after the Israel-Hezbollah war, aimed at establishing a ceasefire and enhancing Peace in Lebanon. It called for the disarmament of Hezbollah, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the deployment of Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon. Despite initial successes, the resolution ultimately failed to achieve lasting peace, as… Read more »
After 50 years of having control over the Chagos Islands, the United Kingdom is finally returning the sacred archipelago to the Chagossian people. The islands belong now to the country of Mauritius, which was taken over by the UK in 1814. When Maritus gained independence from the UK, the UK detached the Chagos Islands to create the British Indian Ocean… Read more »
