Why Hezbollah isn’t close to being disarmed despite Israeli strikes

Israeli authorities denied Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa permission to visit Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank, including Burqa, Deir Dibwan, Duma, and Qusra, which are facing attacks by illegal settlers. Mouayed Shaban from the Colonization and Wall and Resistance Commission stated that the refusal to coordinate the visit marks a "dangerous precedent," following pressure from settlers on the Israeli government. This denial occurs amid heightened tensions in the West Bank, where significant violence...

In recent years, a small number of Indonesian students have traveled to Israel for education, including at institutions like Ariel University in the occupied West Bank, despite Indonesia's longstanding support for Palestinian rights and its lack of diplomatic relations with Israel. This engagement raises concerns about Indonesia's credibility as a defender of Palestinian self-determination, suggesting hypocrisy in allowing citizens to benefit from Israeli institutions while publicly opposing the occupation. Ultimately, Indonesia should reconsider these exchanges...

The US conducted airstrikes on approximately 50 Houthi targets in Yemen, including locations in Sana'a, Hodeidah, and Amran, as reported by Saudi state-owned Al-Arabiya. These strikes followed earlier attacks on the Ras Isa fuel port, a key resource for the Houthis, resulting in nearly 80 deaths and 150 injuries, with US Central Command stating the aim was to hinder the group's economic and military capabilities. The escalation reflects ongoing military operations against the Iran-backed Houthi...

Massacres have intensified in previously tranquil towns along Syria's Mediterranean coast, marking the most severe outbreak of sectarian violence since the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad. Christina Goldbaum, the New York Times’s bureau chief in Syria, visited the region to investigate the perpetrators of this violence. Her reporting sheds light on the escalating conflict and its implications for the local population and the broader political landscape in Syria. Full Article

SummaryOn August 21, 2013, sarin gas rockets struck the Damascus suburbs of eastern Ghouta and Moadamiya, killing at least 1,500 people in Syria's deadliest civil war attack. Despite the use of this banned chemical weapon crossing a "red line" set by President Obama, no action was taken against President Assad, who has since denied responsibility, although military insiders attribute the orders to him. Survivors and rescuers described horrific scenes, with many suffering long-term health effects,...

A Tunisian court sentenced 40 individuals, including prominent figures from the Ennahda Movement and the National Salvation Front, to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years for a "conspiracy against state security." Charges included undermining state security and attempting to alter the government structure through violence. The case, which began in February 2023 and has faced accusations of being politically motivated, is viewed as part of President Kais Saied's broader efforts to suppress dissent...