Middle East

Israeli Airstrikes Target Iranian Military Sites, Iran Promises Strong Retaliation Amid Rising Tensions

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October 26 – Early on October 26, Israel launched targeted airstrikes against military facilities in Iran, amplifying concerns across a region already tense from recent conflicts. In a strategic operation, Israeli jets reportedly focused on missile factories and air defense systems, although Tehran’s oil and nuclear sites were left unscathed. Iran reported only minor damage … Read more

Fierce Clashes: Israel Hits Beirut and Gaza, Over 100 Killed Amid Rising Tensions

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East witnessed a deadly escalation as Israel launched significant airstrikes targeting Hezbollah facilities in southern Beirut and multiple locations across Gaza. The strikes were in response to rocket fire from the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, with tensions mounting following a reported drone attack aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … Read more

Trump and Harris Battle for Arab American Voters in Michigan: 5 Key Factors That Could Sway the 2024 Election

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In Michigan, a pivotal battleground state, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have ramped up their outreach to Arab American voters, recognizing this community as a significant demographic that could sway the election outcome. This past Friday, both candidates made appearances in Michigan, with Harris calling for peace in the Middle … Read more

U.S. Strengthens Israel’s Defenses: Deploying Advanced Missile System and Troops Amid Escalating Crisis

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 – The United States is taking a significant step to reinforce Israel’s air defenses by sending an advanced anti-missile system along with U.S. troops, in response to escalating tensions with Iran. This rare deployment reflects growing concerns following recent missile strikes targeting Israel, believed to be orchestrated by Iran. The move highlights … Read more

Israel Strikes Central Beirut: Iran’s President Remains Defiant

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On October 3rd, Israel escalated its military operations by targeting central Beirut in a precision airstrike, marking one of the most significant strikes in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based, Iran-backed militant group. The attack followed Israel’s claim that it had neutralized 15 Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon earlier the same day. The militants … Read more

Iran Fires Salvo of Ballistic Missiles Targeting Israel

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JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Oct 1 — In a dramatic turn of events, Iran has launched a series of ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, escalating the ongoing conflict. This strike comes in response to Israel’s recent military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon. As the missiles flew, alarms blared throughout Israel, sending many people rushing into bomb shelters. Loud … Read more

U.S. Issues Warning Amid Israeli Incursion into Lebanon and Hezbollah Missile Strikes

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JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Oct 1 – Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as Israeli forces launched ground operations into Lebanon for the first time in 18 years. This comes in response to missile strikes on Tel Aviv by Hezbollah, Lebanon’s most formidable militia group. Washington, alarmed by the growing conflict, issued a warning that Iran, … Read more

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Air Attack on Beirut

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September 28 – In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has confirmed the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon. This event marks a crucial moment in the ongoing conflict as Hezbollah grapples with the implications of losing a key figure in its leadership. Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav … Read more

U.S. Grants Qatar Visa-Free Travel: A Strategic Milestone

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U.S. Grants Qatar Visa-Free Travel

In a historic move, the United States has announced Qatar’s inclusion in its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), granting Qatari citizens the ability to travel to the U.S. visa-free for up to 90 days. This policy, which takes effect on December 1, makes Qatar the first Gulf country to achieve this status. The development reflects Qatar’s … Read more

Hezbollah and Israel Engage in Intense Conflict Following Fatal Airstrike

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September 22 – In a dramatic escalation of violence, Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged heavy fire in the aftermath of a deadly Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. The confrontation, which began late Saturday and extended into Sunday, has seen Israel launch its most intense bombardment in nearly a year, targeting southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has responded … Read more