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Kibbutz Be’eri, Israel – a once-thriving farming community of Be’eri lies in ruins, its landscape marked by the devastation of a Hamas-led attack last October. Scorch marks and bullet holes scar the walls of homes, like that of the Haran family, where tragedy struck in the form of violence and kidnapping.  Remains of a collapsed […]
In a significant escalation of ongoing conflict, Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted Hashem Safieddine, likely successor to Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Safieddine has been out of contact since Friday, according to Lebanese security sources, following a large-scale Israeli strike on Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut. Rescue efforts have been severely hampered due to
In Mazan, a small village in Provence, France, a silent march took place on Saturday in solidarity with Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman at the center of a horrific case of sexual violence. Pelicot’s husband, Dominique, is accused of drugging her and inviting over 80 men to ir home to rape her while she was
A solemn atmosphere pervaded downtown Detroit on Saturday as hundreds gathered in front of the iconic Joe Louis Fist monument to mark a year of what they described as genocide against Palestinian people. Organized by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and supported by activist groups, the protest drew attendees from across the region, many
October 2024 — Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has expressed his concerns over Israel’s potential response to a missile barrage launched by Tehran earlier this week, warning that any Israeli military action would be a “significant strike” with far-reaching consequences. In a Friday interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Esper outlined potential scenarios, including strikes
October 2024 — Port-au-Prince, Haiti — In response to a mass shooting that claimed the lives of at least 70 people and displaced over 6,000 residents, the Haitian government has deployed additional anti-gang police forces to the town of Pont Sonde, located near the capital, Port-au-Prince. The massacre, which occurred on Thursday, was carried out
In the wake of Iranian ballistic missile strikes earlier this week, Israel has not provided assurances to the Biden administration that targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities is off the table, according to a senior US State Department official. The situation has added to mounting tensions, with US officials grappling with the potential for a broader regional
As Israel marks one year since the start of its devastating war with Hamas, the streets of Tel Aviv, one of the country’s busiest cities, appear alive with activity. In bustling entertainment districts, cafes and restaurants are filled with diners enjoying a typical evening out. Re’s music, chatter, and life. Yet, this façade of normalcy
Nearly a year after the devastating Hamas-led assault on 7 October 2023, residents of Kibbutz Be’eri continue to grapple with the tragic loss of over 100 of our neighbors. The kibbutz, once a symbol of peaceful coexistence, now stands as a silent testament to the destruction wrought upon this tight-knit community. 101 residents were killed,
Beirut, October 5, 2024 — Israeli forces launched a series of powerful airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs late Thursday night, reportedly targeting Hashem Safieddine, presumed successor to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. This attack comes less than a week after Nasrallah, leader of the Iran-backed militant group, was killed in a previous Israeli strike. While re
