Historic hearings concerning Israel opened Monday morning, Feb. 19, at the United Nations’ top court in The Hague. But while the country’s ongoing war with Hamas has been brought up, it is not the focus of this case, unlike last month’s ruling by the court that said Israel must take action to prevent acts of…

Almost two years into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia takes control of a key stronghold. And the latest on what we know about the fatal shooting of two police officers and a paramedic in Minnesota. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Ukraine forces withdraw from Avdiivka as 2nd…

Israeli soldiers pushed into Al Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis early Thursday, Feb. 15. The hospital, southern Gaza’s largest, is still functioning in the enclave amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The operation unfolded as Hezbollah terrorists launched a retaliatory attack into northern Israel. “We have credible intelligence from several sources — including released hostages —…

Tensions between the United States and certain Iran-backed factions, including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, have been on the rise since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. President Biden and Iran have each engaged in strikes against enemy targets across a host of countries from Pakistan to Yemen. And even as the U.S. and Iran…

The Houthis won’t stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and new evidence shows Iran doesn’t really want them to. After many warnings to stop, the United States and United Kingdom started launching airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Jan. 11. However, the Houthis remain undeterred from the attacks, and on Thursday, Jan. 24,…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to continue his tour of the Middle East as he looks to prevent a broader war in the region. And more than 20 people are injured after an explosion at a hotel in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 9,…

The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading. And an Olympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend has been released from prison. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Blinken to visit the Middle…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released images of what appears to be kids manning rocket launchers and holding military weapons on Wednesday, Jan 3. The IDF also claimed Hamas sends children to the front lines of combat, according to the New York Post. Israeli military officials report that 170 children are fighting alongside Hamas, with…

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand. And former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling in Maine barring him from the ballot. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon…

While President Joe Biden secured the release of 10 hostages in Venezuela on Dec. 20, American hostages are being held in other areas of the world. In addition to Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan being held in Russia, eight American hostages are still believed to be held captive in Gaza. Hostage crises like these have…