Entering this new phase in the Middle East conflict through the involvement of Lebanon, United States officials, such as President Biden, are losing faith in a ceasefire deal as the focus shifts to defeating Hezbollah. As violence and tensions escalate, a path to ending the war and all of the emotional turmoil that comes with it becomes even more hazy.
Read MoreThe United States government has exhibited inaction towards Israel’s bombardment of Gaza since October, where over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed. However, in the midst of this, it was 25 year old Aaron Bushnell—an active U.S. Air Force member—who garnered international attention for a drastic measure.
Read MoreA plurality of the attendees in the town council meeting were principally there to express views on the conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Read More“In Minister Gallant’s comments about cutting off resources to Gaza, he contended, ‘We are fighting animals’ and ‘We will eliminate everything.’ This direct and explicit conflation between all Gazans and Hamas is deeply troubling and is an all-too-common tactic used to justify violence towards targeted groups.. . . As the crisis in Gaza grows more acute by the day, we in North Carolina, the UNC community, and the U.S. must push for an immediate ceasefire to all indiscriminate military operations”
Read MorePutin is quick to turn all the blame on the US and its policy concerning this region, not even acknowledging the atrocities committed by Hamas. His sole purpose was to tie the conflict to his greater war against the West. Putin is directly benefiting from the chaos abroad by diminishing the US image, having attention taken away from Ukraine, and US support being divided even further around the globe.
Read More“Through history-making in their physical space alone, Roots takes an even more distinct approach to what would already be a complicated attempt at reconciliation. Roots looks to go beyond the general humanization of the “other,” and embraces the harsher and more radical sides to the Israel-Palestine conflict, even if it makes their general mission more complicated. Rabbi Schlesinger explained that in order to achieve true peace you cannot “make people check their identities at the door.” Instead, Roots looks to incorporate all different perspectives of the conflict into their programs.”
Read More“Amidst negotiations between Iran and the United States over a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was attacked, complicating negotiations.”
Read More“Contrasting their wars in 1948 and 1973 to Saudi Arabia’s recent, emerging “soft normalization” of Israel, it’s apparent to the international community that the relationship between these two Middle East powers is changing rapidly. The slow wheels that move geopolitics forward may have arrived at gold: the two enemies are slowly considering indifference towards each other. Or perhaps, as some have even suggested, a mutually beneficial relationship.”
Read More“The Palestinian flag Hannoun was holding was snatched by the Israeli soldier shortly before Hannoun was wrestled to the ground. In the traumatic event, Hannoun was forced to stay frozen under the soldier to avoid further pressure to his neck.”
Read More“The UAE is one of Iran’s top trading partners, and the normalization of relations would be the first step in furthering trade ties between Israel and the UAE. Continued military cooperation between Israel and Arab nations would be directly harmful to Iran-sponsored proxy groups, such as Hezbollah, who have been condemned by both the Arab League and Israel. It remains to be seen what its long-term consequences will be for unrest in this war-torn region.”
Read MoreThe agreement has put an immediate halt on Israel’s annexation of the West Bank in Palestine. However, the Palestinian leadership rejected the agreement as they are skeptical of Israel permanently halting their annexation of the West Bank. Indeed, Israel has been annexing Palestinian land since its foundation as a state in 1948. Without reckoning with these past injustices, the Accord has normalized Israel’s human rights abuses.
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