Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is calling for the revival of suicide bombings, a tactic the group largely abandoned nearly 20 years ago. According to Arab intelligence officials, Sinwar issued this directive to a senior operative, marking a shift toward more extreme methods amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Sinwar’s call comes at a time when…

Israeli attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11, killed more than two dozen Palestinians as hope for cease-fire appears to be dimming. An Israeli strike reportedly killed five Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while a separate strike in the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people, including 16 women and children. Israel said the strikes were…

The Israel Defense Force delivered its most significant strike against Hezbollah since Oct. 8, when the Iranian-backed group began attacking Israel in solidarity with Hamas. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Israeli Air Force used 100 fighter jets to strike rocket and missile launchers at dozens of locations in southern Lebanon. The strikes killed three Hezbollah…

Yahya Sinwar has been appointed the new leader of Hamas, taking over after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Known for his significant role in Hamas’ military strategies, Sinwar’s leadership is expected to continue the group’s aggressive posture against Israel. Sinwar, who has had close ties with Iran, steps into the role at a…

Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance spoke to supporters during separate rallies in Philadelphia. And U.S. officials say a Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested in connection with a plot to kill American politicians. These stories and more highlight The…

Hamas responded Tuesday, June 11, to a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal for Gaza, suggesting amendments but not fully committing to the terms. Israel is viewing the response as a rejection.  Hamas insists any cease-fire should lead to a permanent end to the war, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the reconstruction of Gaza, along with the release…

Hunter Biden has been convicted on all charges in his federal gun trial and what that could mean for his future. And a federal judge says a Florida law blocking treatment for trans youth is “unconstitutional.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 12. Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 federal gun…

Negotiators working to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have largely focused their attention on proposals for a two-state solution. That work presumes at least the tacit consent of both Israeli and Palestinian populations to agree to and abide by the terms of such a compromise. However, after Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli public support for a two-state…

President Joe Biden has sharply criticized a request from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for several Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Biden said Israel is not committing genocide and dismissed the ICC’s comparison of Israeli defensive actions to Hamas’ atrocities. The U.S. president firmly…

Lying underneath the streets of Gaza and less than 500 yards from what was the busy Erez crossing on the border of Israel is what is being called the largest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza yet. Israeli officials announced they discovered the large tunnel on Sunday, Dec. 17. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the…