Author: Ramy Inocencio

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel to push for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict with Iran-backed groups. Israel has increased its assault on Hezbollah, resulting in civilian casualties in Lebanon. The U.N. resolution prohibiting military operations in Lebanon has been ignored for decades. The conflict has led to thousands of deaths and displacements on both sides. Meanwhile, as Israel continues its offensive in Gaza, a far-right Israeli settlement movement seeks to resettle Gaza by removing all Palestinians. Despite international law, the settlement movement is supported by the Israeli government, escalating tensions. The movement’s controversial mission to resettle…