Israel is currently investigating reports suggesting that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, may have been killed in recent airstrikes. Various Hebrew media outlets, including Kan, Haaretz, Maariv, and Walla, have cited the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Military Intelligence Directorate as stating that Sinwar could have been a target of these strikes. While…
In a significant development, Israeli ground forces have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. This crucial entry point has been a lifeline for humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave. Let’s delve into the history and context of this border crossing: Historical Background: The Rafah Border Crossing has a…
On April 24, 2024, Toomaj Salehi (33 years old), an Iranian hip-hop artist who is well-known for his protest songs about Iran’s social problems and the government’s policies, was sentenced to death according to CNN. According to his lawyer, as reported by Iran’s newspaper Sharq, Salehi was convicted on charges related to the 2022-23 “Women,…
At Midnight on April 13th , Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel; nearly all of them were intercepted by Israel’s air defenses, which were backed by Jordan, the United States, Britain, and France. Since then, Israel’s war cabinet has convened many times, but no clear decision has been made about the timing…