Delta Air Lines has announced that it will extend its suspension of flights between New York’s JFK Airport and Tel Aviv until March 31, citing ongoing instability in the Middle East. The airline initially paused its flights to Tel Aviv following the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which heightened security concerns and led many international carriers to halt or adjust their operations in the region. Although Delta briefly resumed flights in June of this year, it reimplemented the suspension in August due to continuing regional unrest.
Hamas attack
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, a somber moment that resonates worldwide. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are each holding commemorative events to honor the lives lost and reflect on the tragedy that shook the world.
In Washington, DC, Vice President Harris, joined by her husband Doug Emhoff, will plant a memorial tree at the vice president’s residence. The ceremony serves as a tribute to the victims of the attack and a call for continued. . .
U.S. Pauses Funding for UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Amid Allegations
The decision by the United States to halt funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which aids Palestinian refugees, marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The move follows accusations that a group of UNRWA employees played a role in the attack on Israel that occurred on October 7th, adding a new layer of complexity to the already fraught situation in the region.
The State Department's announcement of the suspension underscores the gravity of the allegations and the need for a thorough investigation into the matter. With funding on hold, the. . .
Hezbollah Commander Wissam Tawil Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as reports confirm the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, Wissam Tawil, in an Israeli drone strike on his car in Lebanon. Lebanese officials have verified the incident, marking a significant development in the ongoing hostilities across the Lebanese-Israeli border. Tawil's death is the latest in a series of targeted strikes that began shortly after Hamas's surprise attack on Israel on October 8th.
The lethal precision of an Israeli drone targeted Wissam Tawil, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah, in a carefully orchestrated attack on his vehicle. This incident represents. . .