Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire for months now. Tuesday’s strike in Beirut will further stir international fears of a wider regional war.
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Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel’s war in Gaza
The vice president can’t afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden’s policy on the war.
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Lebanese military stopped an attempted attack on the U.S. Embassy near Beirut
A Lebanese security official said there were four assailants, including one who drove the gunmen and three who opened fire. One was killed, one escaped, and the third was wounded and detained.
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What to expect next after the sudden death of Iran’s president
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, according to state media. Here’s how his death might contribute to instability in Iran and the region.
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Is Israel perpetuating a cycle of radicalization rather than ending it?
For months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been insisting that the goal of Israel’s bombardment in Gaza is to “destroy Hamas.”
But in the path of that destruction, more than 33,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed. Regular people, entire families, and more than 13,000 children.
Yet, it’s not clear if Israel is any closer to its stated goal of destroying Hamas. In fact, is it possible that the horrors of this war could ignite a cycle of radicalization in the region?
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When celebrities show up to protest, the media follows — but so does the backlash
The Middle East crisis has sharply divided Hollywood. Celebrities who’ve spoken out have lost jobs and been harassed. But there’s a long history of celebrities lending their voices to bigger causes.
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Salve Regina University community members offer prayers for people suffering the ravages of war and violence in Israel and Gaza
Students, staff and faculty gathered at Salve Regina University Thursday afternoon to pray for peace.
