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Syria's Shifting Power: Who Gains, Who Loses?

December 9, 2024

In 2016, I shared a Ramadan meal with Syrian ex-rebels in Turkey. They spoke of the brutal tactics used by the Assad regime. Fast forward to today, the Assad regime has fallen, and the world is watching the ripple effects. Countries like Turkey, Iran, Russia, Israel, and the U. S. are feeling the sh

education

Hateful Posters Strike University of Rochester

December 9, 2024

Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li

politics

Israel Secures Syrian Buffer Zone After Agreement Breaks Down

December 9, 2024

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take control of a buffer zone in Syria. This zone, located in Syrian territory, had been demilitarized as per the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. However, Netanyahu announced that this agreement has falle

politics

Russia's Missile Timeline: A Surprise to the U. S. ?

December 7, 2024

In a recent phone call, Russia's top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, had some news for the U. S. He told General Charles C. Q. Brown, the U. S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that Russia had been planning to launch a hypersonic missile at Ukraine way before the U. S. allowed Ky

politics

Syrian Rebels Gain Surprising Ground, Former Intel Chief Suggests Russia is Stepping Back

December 7, 2024

In a recent online post, Richard Grenell, who once served as the acting director of National Intelligence under President Trump, shared an interesting observation. He suggested that Russia might be allowing Syrian rebels to take control from President Bashar al-Assad. This comes as rebels have made

politics

Syria's Geopolitical Dance: Who Leads, Who Follows?

December 6, 2024

Imagine Syria as a grand dance floor where different countries are eager to take the lead amidst its chaos. Militant groups like HTS, linked to Al Qaeda, have made Syria a tough place to navigate. Turkey and Israel are keen on seizing opportunities in the uncertainty. Hezbollah, busy dealing with it

crime

The Illegal Immigrant Behind Chicago's Latest Hate Crime

December 5, 2024

On October 26, a 22-year-old man from Mauritania named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi opened fire on an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. The attacker, who was in the U. S. illegally, targeted the man because of his religion. Abdallahi had been in the country since March 2023,

politics

Hezbollah and Israel Trade Blows After Ceasefire

December 3, 2024

After a quiet start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is looking Anything but peaceful. Last week, both sides agreed to stop fighting, but the truce hasn't lasted long. Israel has been striking Lebanon daily since the ceasefire began. One person died in these attacks. Hezbollah finally res

politics

Young Hero Lost: Remembering Omer and Dreaming of Peace

December 3, 2024

Imagine the emptiness felt by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill when they heard about Omer Neutra. This young man, just 21, was cut down by Hamas during a harsh attack last October. But Omer wasn't just any young person. He was an American hero, serving in the Israel Defense Forces, risking his

entertainment

Cornwall's Honey Boys: A Tale of Friendship and Unexpected Ventures

December 2, 2024

Ever heard of a comedy-drama about a group of friends starting an escort business to save their family farm? Meet the Honey Boys, an upcoming English-language series based on the Israeli hit Johnny and the Knights of the Galilee. The story unfolds in Cornwall, where Ben, a struggling London actor, r