The long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is in place and the exchange of hostages and prisoners has brought at least some peace to the war-torn area of Gaza. The Associated Press […]
Cease-fire in place in Gaza
3 nations recognize Palestine
Palestine received a major diplomat boost on Sunday when it received status as an independent nation from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The Associated Press reported that the three Commonwealth nations […]
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza
Israeli forces continued to push into the Palestinian territory of Gaza, making gains in the previously mostly undisturbed city of Deir al-Balah. According to the Associated Press, that city was one of […]
85 people killed in the chaos at UN food relief stations in Gaza
Health officials in Palestine say that at least 85 people have been killed as they rushed to obtain food at locations in Gaza. According to the Associated Press, Israeli forces opened fire […]
U.S. approves cease-fire deal
Can there be a cease-fire with only one side agreeing to stop shooting? The Associated Press is reporting that Israel has approved a proposal from the United States for a temporary cease-fire […]
Trade truce sparks Wall Street
The stock market rallied dramatically on Monday, rising by over 1,100 points in response to the announcement of a 90-day truce in the trade conflict between the United States and China. The […]
Firing of an official may be headed to the Supreme Court
A first test of the flurry of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump since his inauguration may be headed to the Supreme Court. Attorneys for the White House are asking the […]
‘Twin City’ deal goes to council
Yet another controversial issue comes before the Huntington Beach City Council when it meets on Tuesday: whether to start a “Twin City” relationship with Ramat Gan in Israel while the war between […]
Top Hezbollah leaders killed
Israeli attacks on a Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon have killed the leader of the organization as well as at least six other commanders. The death of these seven from the attack […]
Joe’s swan song: fiery, emotional
President Joe Biden was the center of attention on Monday night at the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speakers after speaker – including First Lady Jill Biden – […]
