Weekend Review: Israel Poised to Oust Netanyahu, Form New Government
Israel’s parliament is voting to finalize a deal on a new government. The 12-year reign of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest in Israel’s history, is expected to come to an abrupt end today. If ratified, the new government would form a coalition of political opposites, including a party to represent the Arab citizens of […]
Weekend Review: Rebuilding Begins in Gaza as Cease-Fire Holds
A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has held for days, bringing nearly two weeks of fighting to a stop. More than 240 Palestinians and 12 Israelis were killed in airstrikes and clashes during that time. Israel claimed that all of their targets were known hideouts for Hamas terrorists. However, the United Nations reported that at […]
Weekend Review: Dozens Killed by Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
At least 42 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Sunday, and 50 more were left wounded. The attacks targeted a street of residential buildings and stores, toppling three structures. On Saturday, the offices of the Associated Press and other media outlets fell. Along with Sunday’s damages, many of the Gaza City’s tallest […]
Weekend Review: At Least 68 Dead After Blast Near School in Afghanistan
At least 58 people died, and more than 165 were wounded after a car bomb detonated in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Many of the victims were young girls who attended a nearby school. The explosion occurred in the afternoon when girls’ classes were in session, and authorities suspect they were the target. It is unclear […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Indicted On Multiple Charges
In March, Caracal Reports laid out the details concerning corruption charge allegations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Thursday of this week, Netanyahu came under formal indiction from Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. Netanyahu, who is going through an ongoing political battle as his Lukid party and the Blue and White coalition have failed to form […]
Israel on Course for New Elections After Coalition Talks Crumble
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Lukid party tied with the opposition Blue and White party during April elections and were expected to be able to form a coalition government. However, Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament late last week after Netanyahu failed to do so. This is the first time in the history of Israel […]
Ceasefire Between Israel And Palestine Did Not Last Long, Again
On May 6th of this year, the international community was relieved when a ceasefire was announced between Israel in Palestine. The latest round of fighting and artillery exchanges resulted in the deaths of 27 Palestinians and 4 Israelis. The bloody weekend in May was the worst exchange between the two nations since July – August […]
Netanyahu Re-Election And A Strengthened Alliance with Trump
With his strongest competition conceded and the odds stacked in his favor, Benjamin Netanyahu is bound for re-election as Prime Minister of Israel. On Tuesday, parliamentary elections were held to determine whether Netanyahu would remain for another term. His main rival, Benny Gantz, provided a surprising challenge and both men initially claimed victory in a […]
Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Corruption Charges As Israeli Elections Draw Near
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be indicted on bribery and breach of trust charges arising from three separate corruption investigations, pending a hearing, Israel’s attorney general announced Thursday evening,” CNN reported on February 28th putting an end to months-long speculation surrounding the matter. An added element to the corruption charges is their timing, Israeli […]
War Of Words Between Israel And Turkey Highlights Human Rights Violations
“Do not kick the enemy you have brought down to the ground. You are not a Jew in Israel,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said recently, rekindling a war of words between Israel and Turkey which had mostly been dormant since the United States moved their embassy to Jerusalem earlier in the year. “Erdogan – […]
