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…

One Hamas’ strategies is to shield itself behind civilian life in Gaza. In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, stories continue to surface of civilians helping Hamas. On Friday, Dec. 29, Straight Arrow News reported stories of hostages who said they were held captive by civilians inside of civilian homes. Now, video from the Israeli…

The Israel Defense Forces is continuing its offensive on Hamas’ network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the Israeli military to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the Oct. 7 attack. Footage shows massive explosions destroying what is believed to be an underground Hamas…

It wasn’t Christmas lights illuminating the sky in Crimea overnight; video of what purports to be a Ukrainian airstrike against a Russian navy warship shows an explosion sending a fireball into the air. The size of the initial blast and secondary explosions indicate Ukraine likely used a deep strike missile like the Storm Shadow, and…

Despite talks of negotiations for a second temporary cease-fire in Gaza, fighting between Israel and Hamas continues. The Israel Defense Force said it has uncovered more evidence of the terror group using civilian infrastructure to wage war and launch attacks on the Jewish state. They use civilian infrastructure to build terror. Israeli military spokesperson The…

After two months of attacks on ships in the Red Sea — attacks which included ballistic missiles and suicide drones — the United States said the U.S. Navy is going to lead an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from the Houthis responsible for the attacks. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced…

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…

Israel releases new details after three hostages taken by Hamas were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. And, a driver crashes into President Biden’s motorcade outside his campaign headquarters. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Israel reveals more details on 3 hostages mistakenly killed by IDF troops U.S. Defense…

The United States told Israel it wants the country to end its large-scale ground operation and move to more targeted attacks on Hamas. National security adviser Jake Sullivan delivered the message to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, Dec. 14. The U.S. and Israel have been discussing a timetable for scaling back Israeli ground…