Hamza’s survival and resurgence could signify al-Qaida’s most significant revival since the Iraq War (Islamabad) Hamza bin Laden, the son of Osama bin Laden, is reportedly alive and leading al-Qaida in Afghanistan, according to a report by The Mirror. This contradicts earlier claims that he was killed in a 2019 CIA airstrike. Intelligence reports suggest that …

Jan 2, 2025 · While Israel cites Hamas' misuse of medical facilities for military purposes, Gaza's health system struggles under dire conditions, raising questions about proportionality and international law Since the war between Israel and Hamas began, the lines between health and conflict have blurred. Israel accuses Hamas of using hospitals as military bases and hiding among civilians. At the same time ...

Dec 31, 2024 · With a new US administration and changing dynamics across the Middle East, security experts see 2025 as a year of challenges and opportunities alike for Israel As Israel prepares to ring in 2025 after 15 months of war and with 100 hostages still held in Gaza, many Israelis are unsure what the new year will hold. The Media Line asked three security experts about their predictions for Israel in ...

Dec 4, 2024 · Israeli families of victims, opposition leaders, and civil society groups have strongly opposed a government proposal to establish a political inquiry into the events surrounding Hamas’s deadly October 7, 2023 attack. The proposal, which surfaced last week, would block the formation of a state commission of inquiry, Israel’s most independent and powerful investigative body. Critics argue ...

Jan 6, 2025 · “It falls right in line with the work that ADL’s Center on Extremism has done,” Coulon told The Media Line. “They released an article last month that Islamist terrorism was increasing. Here we are in the wee hours of 2025, and already ADL’s reporting has proven highly accurate.” Coulon recounted spending the hours after the attack fielding work …

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Jan 9, 2025 · Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's unannounced visit to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, facilitated by Elon Musk, was reportedly pivotal in releasing 29-year-old Italian journalist Cecilia Sala After three weeks in Iran’s Evin prison, 29-year-old Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released on Wednesday and swiftly flown back to Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent unannounced ...

Nov 2, 2024 · As the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon drags on, Israel faces tough choices to secure a lasting peace As Israel’s multifront war extends into its second year, the Biden Administration has intensified efforts to broker a cease-fire in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, aiming for resolution within its remaining months. These diplomatic efforts follow months of stalemate between Israel and its ...

Faced with mounting military, economic, and political pressures, Iran may seek to strike Israel in the coming days, although experts say escalating Iranian rhetoric could be mere bluster Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has placed the Israeli military on high alert, warning that Iran may take extreme measures against Israel in the coming days. According to a …

A woman holds a sign calling for the release of Liri Albag, 18, one of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attacks. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)