Essay: We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts
URIEL SIMONSOHN, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says religion is here to stay so, rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation…
US and Israel discuss Iran plans as Hezbollah says it pushes Israelis back along Lebanon border
Jerusalem/Beirut Reuters Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday its fighters had pushed back advancing Israeli forces in clashes along the border, including in a village where Israeli troops had been filmed hoisting an Israeli flag. The ground clashes, which are spreading along Lebanon’s mountainous frontier with Israel, took place with the Gaza war still raging and […]
Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, as memorials mark war anniversary
Jerusalem/Beirut Reuters Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel’s third-largest city Haifa and Israel looked poised to expand its offensive into Lebanon on Monday, one year after the devastating Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the Gaza war. Israelis held ceremonies and protests to mark the first anniversary of the 7th October attack as the Gaza conflict […]
Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire in “new phase” of fighting
Beirut, Lebanon/Haifa, Israel Reuters Hezbollah and Israel exchanged heavy fire into Sunday, as the Lebanese militant group sent rockets deep into northern Israeli territory after facing some of the most intense bombardment in almost a year of conflict. Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem told mourners at the funeral of one of the group’s commanders killed […]
Israel and Lebanon escalate rhetoric as US tries to prevent war
Beirut, Lebanon/Jerusalem Reuters Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned on Tuesday that a decision on an all-out war with Hezbollah was coming soon, even as the United States tries to avert any escalation. US envoy Amos Hochstein was sent to Lebanon to try and cool tensions following an increase in cross-border fire along Lebanon’s southern […]
Iran to give a “calculated” response to nuclear scientist killing, says official
Dubai, UAE Reuters Iran will give a “calculated and decisive” response to the killing of its top nuclear scientist, said a top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, while a hardline newspaper suggested Tehran’s revenge should include striking the Israeli city of Haifa. “Undoubtedly, Iran will give a calculated and decisive answer to the criminals who […]