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Israel, despite doing all it can militarily, has yet to de-escalate the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With the U.S. continuing to replenish Israel's arms and ammunition, the situation on the ground remains dire, with civilians bearing the brunt of the ongoing war. The extensive military operations have not only led to significant destruction but have exacerbated a severe shortage of basic necessities, leading to widespread suffering. While Israel claims to be targeting Hamas and Hezbollah hideouts embedded in civilian structures, this has not spared hospitals, schools, and residential areas from being devastated. The destruction has plunged the civilian population into a critical situation, where the lack of access to water, food, electricity, and medical supplies has heightened the risk of disease outbreaks and compounded the trauma of war. The U.S., by continuing its support, risks prolonging this conflict, despite global calls for restraint and a ceasefire. The situation ...

In yesterday’s piece titled "The Parallel Suffering of the Refugees and Hurricane Helene," we concluded that the analysis was inconclusive. The parallels between natural disasters and human-made crises, like war, were incomplete. Today, as we prepare to enter the second year of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and with escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon, the narrative grows even darker. These conflicts have brought untold suffering, not only in terms of casualties but also in the ripple effects on health and society.  A tragic marker of this devastation is the return of polio—a disease absent in the region for 25 years. The first case of polio in a child has surfaced amidst the chaos, signaling the breakdown of basic health infrastructures due to war. This is not a conflict over ideology, resources, or space; it is a political war without clear objectives or goals. This year-long strife has resulted in immeasurable loss with little prospect of resolution i...

In a shocking development, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its commander, Hassan Nasrallah, following a precision airstrike carried out by Israeli air defense on Friday evening. The strike targeted Nasrallah in Dahieh, a region in Southern Lebanon, shortly after dusk. The confirmation of his death was disseminated through a message on the Telegram app, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli sources had previously announced the successful targeting of Nasrallah, intensifying fears of a broader regional confrontation. The implications of this event could reshape the dynamics of power in the region as both sides brace for potential retaliatory actions.  

The war in Lebanon has taken a toll of over 500 civilians killed and nearly 16,000 hospitalized from Israel strikes in Southern Lebanon. Israel aims to create a buffer zone bordering between Northern Israel and Southern Lebanon pushing back the Hezbollah from that region. In a similar escalation of fight in 2006 inside Lebanon ended up without a victory for Israel at that time at which time nearly 1200 civilians were killed and a lot more pushed away for places safer in Northern Lebanon. The US has said that it would bring a ceasefire within a week to end the conflict which started in Gaza on October 7th between Israel and Hamas.  

The world is moving on the propaganda side of reports the media is sharing on social media rather than the substance. The ravaging war in Ukraine, the Israel-Iran conflict, or other headline-grabbing news reports that are being reported. We are at the failure of using a yardstick to verify the information being shared with us someone at the beach on some remote island or some unknown person in the rainforests of the Amazon. We tend to receive all information with the same tenacity as we would seeing a birthday party in our family, friends, or neighbor circles. We are moving at the same speed with news that is first vital for our own and everyone's good. When coming to our own democracy and freedom we are giving some of it away when we are expected to make our choices. We end up doing the wrong thing and making bad choices for ourselves. We speak of everything from the economy to fitting a tap in our home, but when it comes to correcting our mistakes we end up stealing other people...

Revisiting rewriting history with a different pen. In actuality, this was not meant to say that we are rewriting history. That would be too big an expression for what is going on in the Middle East, Ukraine, Afghanistan, or anywhere on the planet. We are witnessing more than ever climate change effects ravaging us like earthquakes, forest fires, and flash floods which are more frequent than it was earlier. Even babies born in the last five years can tell us how many of these events have taken place on our planet in the previous five years. Time will give the explanation for all this to happen all at once by the time they turn ten. Rewriting means a much bigger, bolder, and more beautiful expression the aura could be present everywhere. What are we seeing today? Killed innocent victims of war, natural disasters, or people dying from diseases like epidemics, etc. These cannot rewrite history. They are eating up all that has been created thus far. Folklores, songs, and fairy tales will be...

This is the update from where we left yesterday in conflict in Northern Israel and from Beirut With a new day passed the hope of reaching a peace agreement for the Middle East conflict has shown no sign of change in the last 24 hours. The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has exposed more distance that has to be covered for any practical peace agreement to arrive in the next few days. Fewer than the old peace deals that have been shelved for one or other reasons the Hamas or the Israeli side refused to agree on a peace settlement in the region there are no other new plans or proposals that have come from the UN or from the warring sides. Work is as usual on yet another new day morning.  

Israel's position against Hamas and the occupied territories has opened to everyone what was once only known to literally a few people until now. Based on these facts the Hezbollah Secretary General today has said that the Israelis have crossed the red lines meaning that the possibilities are more for this war to encompass more friends and allies on both sides of the war within short notice. The chief has also reiterated their longstanding position on this war. With not too much time before we would come to know where this war is heading as much as before two Israeli conflicts inside of Lebanon, this if is going to happen would become the third. On both earlier occasions, the war in Lebanon never has gone well for Israelis. Though the confidence of Hezbollah has had a beating in the last 48 hours there are larger possibilities for retaliation from Hezbollah than marching for a Hamas-acceptable peace agreement with Israel which alone can bring peace and reconstruction efforts could ...

As the matter regarding the explosions of pagers and wireless devices in Beirut the capital city of Lebanon is being taken for examination and study, before that could happen we have seen already the US chicken out from this by saying that it has no knowledge of this and it is under investigation. UK has asked the UN to refer this to the ICJ as a war crime and we will have more on this after a response from the UN officially. Having said this the whole process could take time before a draft is being written in the UNSC to be taken for voting by the members of the UNSC. That on one side the war seems to have been escalated to the North of Israel as already troops have been moving to the place bordering Lebanon. Still to come and is being widely expected to hear from the Secretary General of the Hezbollah later on today. Opinions are being discussed as to the nature of this war can lead to with the latest technological warfare. Reports from the Lebanese Health Ministry shows the number o...

The Israel-Hamas conflict has turned into small skirmishes from where it began on October 7th with the kidnapping of Israel and other citizens by Hamas, culminating so on till today by detonating pagers and wireless sets in the city of Beirut in Lebanon. In the aftermath large number of people and those also believed to have belonged to Hezbollah in the Israel-bordering state of Lebanon have been injured also resulting in deaths from these explosions. Israel's PM has moved away from his goal of eliminating Hamas completely from Gaza since it all began with the IDF retaliating for the kidnapping. Neither of his goals in this operation has been in operation for almost a year of freeing the hostages held by the Hamas completely or completely eliminating the Hamas have been achieved in the year-long conflict. This clearly indicates how much a state can lower itself before a terror organization. The war is at a stalemate at the expense of civilians' lives and the lives of multinatio...

The international community, alongside the NATO alliance, has shown a strong commitment to bringing about an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, driven by a genuine concern for human rights rather than self-interest. The urgency of halting the ongoing conflict cannot be overstated, as continued violence only exacerbates the humanitarian crisis, undermining efforts for peace and stability. The situation in Gaza represents a pivotal moment where the global community must act decisively. A ceasefire would not only save lives but also create opportunities for dialogue and reconciliation. This is essential for addressing the root causes of the conflict and paving the way for long-term solutions. By prioritizing human rights and the protection of civilians, the international community demonstrates its responsibility to uphold global peace and security. Furthermore, allowing the conflict to persist risks deepening divisions and fueling further violence, as seen in other conflict zones such as those ...