Middle East

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Middle East

Syria’s Christians Reflect on a Decade Since ISIS Attack

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State’s (IS) brutal attack on Christian villages in northeast Syria. On February 21, 2015, IS militants stormed villages along the Khabur River, kidnapping over 200 Christians, killing dozens, and forcing thousands to flee. Many of the abducted Christians were later ransomed, but others were executed. A decade […]

Michael Adzato Feb 21, 2025

Israel

Israel Mourns as Bodies of Hostages Returned from Gaza

On February 20, 2025, Israel received the bodies of four hostages from Hamas, including Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir. The return of their remains has deeply affected the nation, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating, “Our hearts are torn.” Citizens lined the roadways from Gaza to honor the deceased as […]

Michael Adzato Feb 20, 2025