On May 26, 2025, tension clung to every corner of Occupied Jerusalem’s Old City as tens of thousands of settlers packed its narrow alleyways, swaying to the beat of the “Flag Dance” in a celebration thick with racism and hatred.

The official Israeli discourse attempted to link the attack in Washington to growing international solidarity with the Palestinians, ignoring the broader political context and repercussions of the Gaza war.

Since the start of the Israeli assault on Gaza on October 7, a wide range of Israeli and American munitions, including heavy aerial bombs, tank shells, mortars, artillery, and guided missiles, have been used, resulting in over 53,000 martyrs and 121,000 injured.

Local accounts and satellite images reveal that Rafah, once a thriving city, has vanished from the map after Israeli forces evacuated residents to the north and began systematically demolishing it into ruins.

Iran's military presence in Yemen is increasingly under pressure as the United States ramps up its threats against the Tehran-backed Houthi group, which has relied on Iranian support—both military and logistical, including advisors—over the past decade.