Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked the United States for help to bring peace and stability to southern Lebanon. He wants Israeli forces to leave the five hills they control and stop all hostile actions. Aoun said Lebanon will increase its army in the south to 10,000 soldiers to enforce UN Resolution 1701, which supports disarming [...]
Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of fighting. The ceasefire was announced yesterday and is still holding as of today. Both sides say they will keep the peace if the other side does the same. U.S. President Donald Trump described the truce as going “very well,” though he also expressed frustration [...]
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect on Tuesday, following intense exchanges of fire just minutes before the truce deadline. The ceasefire was reportedly facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced that both nations had agreed to a “complete and total” cessation of hostilities. Despite the agreement, Iran launched a final round [...]
Iran launched a heavy missile attack on June 22, 2025, against Israel, shooting at several locations, including Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport. The attack totaled approximately 27 missiles, injuring 86 individuals and causing severe structural damage, including the flattening of apartment complexes and a nursing home. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility [...]
Gaza Strip: Israeli forces have killed over 51 Palestinians and injured many others after opening fire near an aid distribution center in southern Gaza. According to the Hamas-operated civil defense agency, Israeli troops targeted crowds close to the aid site in Khan Younis, resulting in more than 200 reported injuries. This incident marks the latest—and [...]
West Bank: As the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East worsens, Caritas Jerusalem remains steadfast in its mission to serve those in need. According to director Anton Asfar, the organization is actively providing emergency medical aid in West Bank, where countless lives are at risk due to ongoing conflict. In the West Bank, Caritas is [...]
Iran attacked several places in Israel, including Soroka Medical Center, a major hospital in Beersheba. Missiles also hit homes and other civilian areas, hurting more than 200 people. Israel says these attacks show that Iran is targeting innocent people, not just the military. Israeli leaders strongly condemned the strikes and said they would defend their [...]
Syria is facing its worst drought in decades, which is devastating wheat and barley crops and threatening the country's food security. Rainfall during the early part of 2025 was the lowest in over 25 years, and groundwater levels have dropped significantly. Farmers across key regions like Al-Nashabiyah, Daraa, and northeastern Syria are losing entire harvests [...]
Iraq has recorded 19 deaths and 123 total cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever so far this year, with the highest number reported in Dhi Qar province. The disease, transmitted through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood during slaughter, mainly affects those working in the livestock sector. The fatality rate ranges from 10% to [...]
Lebanon is facing a severe economic crisis in 2025, worsened by ongoing conflict and structural challenges. The war with Israel, which intensified in late 2024, has devastated key sectors. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) estimates that Lebanon's GDP could shrink by 9.2% if hostilities persist, thereby compounding the country's long-term vulnerabilities. Infrastructure damage is [...]
