than fear, Hezbollah's much-hyped "retaliation" against Israel has been reduced to nothing more than a punchline across the Arab world. The militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had promised a significant and symbolic strike following the death of their military commander, Fuad Shukr, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike. Yet, instead of a powerful response that would shake the region, Hezbollah's attack on Sunday morning resulted in little more than damage to a few houses—and a chicken coop in the quiet Israeli Moshav of Ramot Naftali.

26 August 2024

Read more: See It: Hezbollah's Rocket Hits Chicken Coop, Sparking Arab Social Media Mockery

On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the fateful day of October 7th, when Hamas unleashed a devastating cross-border assault on Israel, igniting the ongoing conflict that has since gripped the region. Blinken’s latest journey commenced in Israel, a nation still reeling from the brutal attacks, where he secured a pivotal agreement from the Israeli government on a U.S.-proposed "bridging proposal" aimed at ceasing the hostilities between Israel and Hamas. This proposal represents a delicate compromise, forged from the differing responses of Israel and Hamas to initial U.S. peace efforts first introduced in May.

20 August 2024

Read more: Blinken Pivots To Hamas After Israel Gives Nod To US Hostage Proposal

According to a report out of Lebanon, it was a major security breach within Hezbollah’s internal communications network that led to the assassination of one of its most secretive and influential commanders, Fuad Shukr. The Wall Street Journal reports that Shukr, a figure who had successfully evaded U.S. authorities for over four decades, was killed in a precision Israeli airstrike in Beirut at the end of July, marking a significant blow to the Iran-backed militant group.

18 August 2024

Read more: Report: Israel Lured Hezbollah Commander To His Death With A Phone Call

For over a week, Israel has been on high alert, bracing for what many believe to be an imminent and severe attack from Iran that former President Donald Trump believes would not be happening if he was still in the White House. The anxiety Israelis are feeling stems from the recent elimination of an Iranian general in Damascus, setting off a chain of aggressive responses from Tehran. Following the general's killing, Iran took 13 days to meticulously plan and execute an attack on Israel, launching a formidable arsenal of hundreds of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Thanks to the robust defense systems and the concerted efforts of Israel and its coalition of allies, nearly all these threats were successfully intercepted.

13 August 2024

Read more: As Israelis Wait For Iran Attack, Trump Says "Weak" US Administration To Blame

Israel's rhythmic gymnastics team put on a dazzling display of skill and determination and clinched the silver medal in the all-around team competition at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. This remarkable achievement marks a historic moment for Israel, earning the nation its seventh medal at the Paris Games—a record haul for a single Olympics. The team's outstanding performance, led by captain Romi Paritzki and featuring talented gymnasts Ofir Shaham, Diana Svertsov, Adar Friedmann, and Shani Bakanov, culminated in an impressive combined score of 68.850, just shy of gold medal-winning China’s 69.800. Italy took home the bronze.

11 August 2024

Read more: History: Israel's Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Wins Silver In Paris